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Many qualified roles are never publicly advertised. Those who wait for job postings miss a large part of the labour market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

An initiative application \u2013 also known as a direct application \u2013 is an active way of accessing the hidden job market<\/a>. Unlike applying for an advertised position, the initiative lies entirely with the candidate. It is often mistakenly referred to as a \u201cblind\u201d application \u2013 but it should be be. It requires a clear strategy, thorough preparation, and a solid understanding of the target organisation. Some companies even rely exclusively on this approach for recruitment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The biggest hurdle comes before the application itself. Candidates need to sharpen their profile, research relevant organisations, identify the right contacts, and build connections in a targeted way. A personal and professional assessment<\/a> is often a sensible first step, as it creates clarity about what you are looking for and what you have to offer.<\/p>\n

The application<\/a> itself is merely the final step in a demanding but rewarding process \u2013 one that is built on clear positioning and genuine added value for both sides.<\/p>\n

Articles on initiative applications (all articles<\/a>)<\/h2>\n

Why motivation makes the difference in applications<\/a>
\nApplication and recruitment \u2013 an art!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many qualified roles are never publicly advertised. Those who wait for job postings miss a large part of the labour market. An initiative application \u2013 also known as a direct application \u2013 is an active way of accessing the hidden job market. Unlike applying for an advertised position, the initiative lies entirely with the candidate. 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