|  | | Use alternative sources for finding a job
Up to 80% of all job openings fall into the "hidden job market," according to unemployment experts. Part of the hidden job market, according to Kiplinger's, includes:
- Jobs posted at universities and colleges. Campus career centers aren't just for recent or soon-to-be graduates; many schools have continuing education centers where you can check for job postings.
- Every career field, from banking to health care, has a trade association. Most have Web sites where you can find job postings. A good place to start is at the American Society of Association Executives Web site that lets you search more than 6,500 associations by industry, city, or state.
- Try local newspapers or free weekly papers for job listings. Many of the smaller publications also have Web sites you can search through.
- Use your network. Contact everyone you know who works at a company or in an industry that you're interested in. Some companies rely on employee referrals and don't post certain openings outside the company.
- Trade publications also have job listings. Even if you're not job hunting, you should read trade publications. You can find out what companies are hiring, which ones are cutting staff, and which industries are hot or cold.
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