For many decades running, one of the most commonly cited "truisms" about looking for a job is that you shouldn't rely on published advertisements alone for finding your next opportunity – with the statistic often cited being that only 15-20% of all jobs are actually advertised and the remainder of roles (often called the "hidden" job market) are filled through networking and word-of-mouth. I've certainly expressed this sentiment many times over the years, myself, and [...]