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Creative job hunting

It's estimated that around 60% of job vacancies are never advertised - how can you tap into this hidden job market?

Use your network

Think about how your range of contacts can start you off on your job-search (family, friends, tutors, previous employers...)

Information interviewing

Technical term for finding out about particular careers by talking to someone who works in that area.

Research

Find out about possible employers

Make speculative applications

Learn about CV design and covering letters to produce an effective speculative application

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