This is actually a popular recruiting
'secret.' Generally, a job seeker's psychology is categorized as either active
or passive.
Active job seekers are usually unemployed or unhappy with their
current position and are thus more inclined to rigorously pursue leads and stay
connected to all the listed sources for job openings.
Passive job seekers are a
stark contrast: They could be employed, but in broad terms, they are job
seekers who feel no compelling reason to invest their time and energy into
looking for new opportunities. Here's the most interesting part - since most
active job seekers have a short shelf life (meaning they are more likely to
settle for the first available opportunity) companies pay out the big bucks to
recruiting agencies to follow passive job seekers.
This is especially true for positions requiring unique skills and qualifications. So, if you're currently employed and feel you have no reason to go through the trouble of job hunting, you may actually fit into this highly coveted category.
It's more than playing hard to get, though.
Even as a passive job seeker you need to get your name around. Most people
occasionally browse through job boards to see what's on the menu. Some are personally
approached by professional recruiters. In either case, any potential job lead
can only materialize if the job seeker's information is available to whet the
hiring personnel's appetite. So how can you reap the benefits of being a
passive job seeker?
With the information you share with JID
about your aspirations, our team keeps you in the loop with newsletters,
alerts, and market trends that are relevant to your career. It's like creating
a whole new kind of job seeker; one that has the confidence and lure of a
passive job seeker combined with the tools, approachability and know-how of an
active job seeker. And JID's job board has plenty of opportunities listed daily
to keep you posted about Dubai's exciting and internationally geared market.
Embedded References:
http://www.jobsindubai.ca
http://www.cvtips.com/the_psychology_of_job_hunting.html
http://www.careerpsychologycentre.com/jobhunt.htm

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