It is frustrating when great organizations, organizations you would love to join, say they are not currently hiring or do not have job openings that match your experience or geographic area. But this need not be the end of the road for you. That job you covet might still exist, and there is a strategy you can use to make yourself stand out and create a job opportunity . Here are the secrets that will increase your chances of landing a job at a company that is not currently hiring: (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) 1. You have to know the company, not just like it. If you want to secure a position at a company that is not currently hiring or looking for someone like you, you must have a particular, demonstrated interest in that company. For example, Under Armour UA -0.72% will be more interested in engaging with you if you not only wear the clothing but also routinely use its apps, understand its fabric and footwear technologies, and record the testing of their products on your blog. Companies want someone who understands and loves their product . More importantly, know the company inside and out, including the corporate culture and where the company is in its business cycle . Go online to research the organization’s values and the latest news about the company. To learn about the banking firm Goldman Sachs, for example, go to the company’s “ Who We Are ” and “ People and Culture ” webpages for culture. Read the company’s “ In the News ” webpage, and search “ Goldman Sachs” in Google News . Visit websites like Glassdoor and Fairygodboss to read company reviews. Do you like working in a meritocracy but sense that the company is hierarchical? Do they value an […]
