Hidden and published job markets

Each year on average only 20% of all jobs available are advertised (published). A successful job search includes a plan to approach not only the published, but also the unpublished job market.

The published job market

Job advertisements
All job ads sent to the University by employers are posted on Your Careers Centre Jobs Database. You can also sign up to Job Alert to receive daily updates on new jobs ads placed at Your Careers Centre. These positions could be casual, part-time, vacation work, internships, full-time or graduate.

Jobs websites
Some of the major jobs websites are listed in the box on the right.

Newspapers
Check regional, national and local newspapers for job advertisements, including:

• Sydney Morning Herald - ‘My Career’ section (Wednesday & Saturday)
• The Australian - ‘Career One’ section
• The Financial Review

Publications
Employment opportunities are often listed in relevant magazines and industry journals. It is a good idea to subscribe to reputable ones related to your degree.

Professional Association websites
Employment opportunities may also be listed on professional association websites. Please refer to the Directory of Australian Associations in the Careers Centre Library for a full listing of all professional associations across Australia.

The hidden job market

Finding the 80% of jobs that are not advertised requires a different set of job search skills. Download the Where to Find Jobs handout for more details.