Covert application market
What is actually the "hidden application market" These are positions that are not publicly accessible, i.e. they are not usually found in job exchanges, as otherwise the requirements would have to be formulated in a very unfocused manner in order to exclude conclusions.
Why does the hidden market exist The dissatisfaction with managers at level 1 and 2 is often only in the heads of owners or controlling bodies or management/holding. You don't want unrest in the company and you don't want a temporary vacancy in the position. So one has to search covertly for a successor, usually with the help of a headhunter. In this process, research, direct contact or the evaluation of unsolicited applications play an important role on the part of the headhunter.
Where to find applicants As a rule, a headhunter is commissioned to ensure that the circle of people involved remains as small as possible. Personal relationships with the client often play the decisive role. As a result, the covert recruitment market has become atomised. Theoretically, the "dream job" can lie with any of the approximately 2,000 personnel consultancies in Germany. If one focuses, 2/3 remain. In addition, there are headhunters from Austria and Switzerland, who may be looking for a holding company from these countries. So it's good if you have access to qualified candidates, know the headhunters' requirements in terms of information and documents and know who to steer clear of. Otherwise you could entrust your documents to any headhunter in Germany.
What rules should you follow Applicants should not press the headhunter about the company and details of the job. He usually has clear guidelines that only shortlisted candidates are allowed to receive further information. You should definitely not visit the profiles of "predecessors" on XING and LinkedIn, for example. The hidden market places high demands on all parties involved in terms of confidentiality. Those who do not meet these disqualify themselves.
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