The Hidden Job Market: Networking Your Way to Unadvertised Job Opportunities

Many life sciences professionals experience difficulties when looking for a new position. One reason why it’s often challenging is that not all openings are publicly advertised. Instead, many are part of what’s colloquially referred to as the hidden job market. Essentially, the hidden job market is comprised of vacant positions that aren’t listed in common job search resources, such as major job boards on company career pages. Instead, they’re only known by a select few, often decision-makers within life sciences companies and others who are directly connected to the open role. Traditionally, that means they’re filled by referrals and when word-of-mouth steers a suitable applicant in the right direction. In most cases, the only way to tap into the hidden job market is through networking. If you want to broaden your life sciences career horizons by accessing unadvertised positions, here are some tips to help you network correctly. Network to Build Relationships Many ......