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Guided training

Mastering the hidden job market (22.9.-30.11.2025)

In this guided hidden job market online course, you will learn what the hidden job market is all about and how to find hidden job opportunities. Today, hidden job search skills are more important than ever, as they encompass many of the key competencies needed in the future of work, such as proactivity, networking, self-leadership, and the ability to navigate change.

You’ll receive practical tips on how to approach potential employers and how to make yourself discoverable to them. You’ll also find ways to build, maintain, and expand your professional network. The course will help you take advantage of the diverse opportunities within the hidden job market and provide ideas for exploring them further.

 

Register by 21.09.2025

Event information

Date

22.09-30.11.2025

Time

09:00

Location

Online course

Themes

Job search and career

Language

English

Capacity

200

Mastering the Hidden Job Market online course consists of diverse content such as articles, exercises, chats, and videos. The materials become available to you gradually as the course progresses.

TEK’s career coaches will support you during the online course, and you can reach them via the chat or during group sessions. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other TEK members participating in the course and exchange thoughts and experiences about the hidden job market. The course is intended for all full members of TEK who are interested in exploring the opportunities of the hidden job market.

Content

This online course consists of the following parts:

Realize what opportunities you have 

You’ll get hands-on tips about how you can spot opportunities in the hidden job market. You’ll also get ideas to help you research those opportunities and gather information.

Use your networks 

You’ll identify various channels and opportunities for building, maintaining, and expanding your networks, and start creating your own networking plan.

Get found 

You’ll learn how to capture a recruiter’s attention and showcase your skills, while also strengthening your presence and visibility.

Roll up your sleeves 

You’ll get ideas and encouragement to try new things, along with tips for concrete actions such as crafting an elevator pitch, writing an open application, and creating a job search post.

Group meetings

The course includes group meetings held online:

  • September 23, 15:00–15:30 – Kick-off webinar introducing the structure and practices of the course
  • October 8, 12:30-13:30 – Mini-workshop including small group discussions
  • On four Fridays (October 3, October 10, October 17 and October 24) 12.30-13.00 – Opportunity for informal discussions with a career coach and other participants
  • November 3, 16:30-17:30 – Final webinar to wrap up the course

Participation in the meetings is voluntary, and you can join according to your own schedule and interests. In addition to the meetings, you can reach the career coaches through the coaching platform until November 3.

Register for the online course by September 21, 2025. To participate, you only need a computer device that is connected to the Internet. The course is also accessible on mobile devices.  The course materials will be available to you until November 30, 2025.

You can start tuning into the theme of hidden job hunting even before the online course begins by joining the session "Hidden Job Market and Networking Skills: Myths, Skills and Opportunities" on September 18 from 12:00 to 13:00. Register for the session here.

 

Register by 21.09.2025