Who Is Hiring?

That's really the question many of us want to know, right? Who exactly IS hiring these days? And more importantly, how do we find these employers? Without sounding glib, the answer is simple:

Everyone.

Now, before you throw the proverbial tomatoes at me through the computer, I'd like to explain what I mean by that. The attitude that one has to have regarding job search is that every company and organization is a potential employer. Certainly, we know the companies that are looking for new hires through the ads they place on sites like Monster or in the Careers section of their website. But how many times have you heard of someone getting a job offer through their personal network? How many times do you think there are openings out there that are not yet advertised? How many times can a company take the leap and hire a valuable employee - even create a position for him or her- when they don't actually have an opening?

More than you think.

Use the traditional methods of job search through advertised openings, because this can certainly be effective- search on SimplyHired, Monster, sites for organizations you'd like to work for, etc. But keep the mindset that everyone is hiring, and have your resume, cover letter, references summary, interview "talking points" and outfit, and everything else ready for a "moment's notice" opportunity. Remind yourself that, potentially, everyone is hiring, and you may wind up securing a position that you truly enjoy rather than one you felt you had to take. Maintain, as a core objective of your job search, the belief that everyone is hiring, and you position yourself much better for success.