5 Ways to Find Your Next Role (Beyond Applying Online)

This recent article from Glass Door emphasizes that since nearly 40% of job offers originate from sources other than online applications—such as referrals and “back-channel” networking—job seekers must look beyond the standard “submit” button to be successful. If you’re in the midst of a job search, learn about five key strategies for tapping into the hidden job market, including conducting “listening tours” (informational interviews), leveraging “weak ties” within your extended network, and building a searchable digital presence to establish expertise.

For Wake Forest alumni, this is a powerful reminder to prioritize the Wake network; instead of competing with AI-screened application pools, alumni can use the university’s tight-knit community to find those vital casual connections and internal referrals that significantly increase the likelihood of securing an interview.