For many of us, the entire job hunting process is a nightmare.
The mounting pile of 'sorry / not sorry' letters, trying to charm complete strangers during interviews and "consultants" half our age telling us we are not suitable for a job we could do standing on our head, all start to take their toll.
For those of us who have family and friends struggling through this genuinely challenging time, it's important to lend a helping hand where we can, especially as it may be us going through the exact same process in 18 months' time.
Networking
According to some sources, 75 per cent of job vacancies are never advertised. Particularly true in the small to medium business market, these opportunities come about through a combination of relationships, networks and dumb luck.
If you are gainfully employed, there is (hopefully) a high level of trust and connection between you and your management. Your friends and family have somewhat of a "link" into the business, with you as their connection. Forwarding on a CV of a trusted friend that is seeking a new role to your manager or HR team, could well turn into a genuine opportunity. I know my company has hired 12 people over the last 14 years, and we only ever advertised via traditional media for one. The rest came through our wider connections in the community, church and local clubs.
Four Support People
