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Some basic insights before we proceed regarding active vs passive job seekers. An active job seeker is someone who is either unemployed or unhappily employed and actively conducting a search for a new position. A passive job seeker is someone who is not actively looking to move companies, either because they’re happy in their current role, or just because they haven’t thought about it.
Your employed, so why should you start looking for a job now? If your skills are a good fit for the job you currently have, and if you, your employer, and your supervisor, all see you as a long-term good fit, then you probably don’t need to answer this question but that doesn’t mean that job options might not find you. If you do see the need for a change coming, even if it is not for a while, then there are a lot of very good reasons to start a passive job search now.
According to LinkedIn 70% of the global workforce is made up of passive talent who are not actively job searching, and 87%of active and passive candidates are open to new job opportunities.
Employers assume if a job seeker is already employed, they must have the skills, experience, and drive to be employable. It is really the case that it is easier to find a job when you already have one, so allowing yourself to be open to new career possibilities, without truly job searching, is a talent worth developing. Employers will reach out for someone that they believe as a candidate would have the best job skills, experience, and knowledge, so it will be especially valuable to be sure your resume shows skills and strengths that match those asked for on the job listings in the areas that would be of interest.
An employer sometimes assume that unemployed candidates are too eager and become skeptical of their experience and skills. The passion and excitement of those candidates can be misinterpreted as just needing a job rather than a genuine belief that a real contribution can be made.
A passive job search employee should not be oblivious to what their next job might be and should be sure they cover their bases.
Continually look within your own company.
Even if you see jobs posted that you do not have the qualifications for you, will learn through the posting what you will need to will to add to your own profile and skills if those jobs catch your interest. Make sure your supervisor know that you want to advance your career.
When not actively job searching delete your old posted resumes.
The work you did to get your current job may still be out their posted in various places. You want your current job to show you clearly in place. Take down your old resumes from online and job boards. If you have old resumes floating around cyberspace on job boards, now is the time to remove them.
Refresh your LinkedIn profile
A passive job search is one that seeks for the candidate to be found. Whether you are actively job searching, or are doing so passively, build a solid LinkedIn profile and keep it updated. A really great LinkedIn profile is the best means to “being found” in the job market.
Build your network when you do not need to.
Networking at social events, work gatherings, seminars, trade shows or anywhere you might meet potential employers is an opportunity to build professional network. Find ways to connect, retweet, follow and interact with top talent using Facebook, Twitter, and other relevant social spaces.”
At company events listen to the talk and buzz in the other departments regarding expansion plans. do whatever you can to connect, retweet, and interact with top talent via Facebook, Twitter, and other relevant social spaces.”
Informational interviews.
Seeking out informational interview opportunities to just learn while employed, learning new things yourself as well as things that can benefit your current employer. Again, look at your personalized list of network contacts and look up the companies online that you are interested in.
Pay it forward
Be active on LinkedIn and other social networks. Recognize accomplishments. Make positive comments. Keep you name in front of your followers and communicate with those already in your network when you see something of interest to them.
