{"id":16663,"date":"2015-04-16T08:19:32","date_gmt":"2015-04-16T12:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/career-chameleon\/2015\/04\/active-passive-or-proactive.html"},"modified":"2017-11-30T13:04:57","modified_gmt":"2017-11-30T18:04:57","slug":"active-passive-or-proactive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/career-chameleon\/2015\/04\/active-passive-or-proactive\/","title":{"rendered":"Active, Passive, or Proactive?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recent statistics from Glassdoor<\/a> show that 35% of workers currently employed in the work force will search for a
\nnew job within the current year as a result of not receiving a pay raise but,
\nwhat about the other 65%? Some may be looking for other reasons to leave, but
\nthis does not mean that all of these employees are actively searching for new
\npositions or are in need of searching for a new position. Of course some
\nemployees will be actively looking, but a large percentage of these candidates
\nare what recruiters will call “passive.” These types of people are not actively
\nsearching, but are open to hearing about an opportunity if it were to come
\nalong. The idea that the perfect job will just fall into your lap or that a
\nrecruiter for the company of your dreams will pick you for that position is a
\nfun but hopeful idea.<\/p>\n

In order to be found, you need to have a presence, and it
\nneeds to be the best presence you can possibly have. This requires networking
\nand maintaining an active social presence online. Are you on LinkedIn or other
\nsocial networks? And if so, how is your work being displayed? Be sure that your
\nwork and job information are consistent across the board as recruiters will
\nlook in more places than just LinkedIn. Also be sure that your contact
\ninformation is up to date–this is very important if you want to be noticed. A
\nclear and consistent message about the work you do and the quality of your work
\ncan help you to stand out from others in the same position.<\/p>\n

Connect with other professionals in your industry and engage
\nwith them. This does not mean that you are going out to ask people about jobs
\nwithin their company, but that you are able to gain and share industry
\nknowledge with like-minded people in your field. Contributing to groups,
\nmeetings, etc. can absolutely make you more noticeable as you will become well-known
\nthroughout your networks.<\/p>\n

Being a proactive yet passive candidate means that although
\nyou are not actively advertising that you are looking for a new job, but that
\nyou are putting yourself out there to nurture and grow a network that you can
\nutilize in the future if needed. This network might just be the one to find you<\/i> for the “perfect” position. You
\nnever know when opportunity will come knocking, but taking proactive steps will
\nhelp to put you in the right position if it does.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Recent statistics from Glassdoor show that 35% of workers currently employed in the work force will search for a new job within the current year as a result of not receiving a pay raise but, what about the other 65%? 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