The Hidden Job Market

NBC Los Angeles ran this story on "discouraged workers" and shared a few tips to tap into the hidden job market.  Giving up a job search, can appear to be the 'only way out' in a depressing down economy.  However, it just doesnt help that our current means and methods of matching people with opportunities is intrusive, inefficient and ineffective.  Discouraged workers should take some encouragement (ironically, so) from the fact that the entire ecosystem is rather suboptimal in terms of how incentives are aligned for job providers, enablers / facilitators and job seekers.

It is time to Ikembu.  However, like a cask of good wine, Ikembu is waiting for the touch of time before it can be served.  Until then, keep up that chin.  Break into a smile.  Its another day.  Be the change that you want to be.  Ikembu ... "I can do" ... Ikembu