Laid-Off Federal Workers – Would YOU Like an Inside Track to a New Position?
My father was a dedicated federal employee, serving as an Auditor for the GAO and later for the Bureau of the Mint. I grew up near New Hampshire Avenue and have fond memories of attending Washington Senators baseball games at Griffith Stadium and RFK. I graduated from DeMatha Catholic High School, where many of my classmates and friends later pursued careers in federal service.
If you’re among the many federal workers recently laid off, you might be wondering: What now?
Would you believe people found jobs long before Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, and government job listings? There was no Internet, yet opportunities were always there—just accessed differently.
The Hidden Job Market: What You Need to Know
The truth is, jobs are always available, though they may not be in your current agency or industry. Senior management and executive-level positions are rarely posted publicly, and C-suite roles are almost never found on job boards.
So, how do you stand out in a sea of other laid-off workers applying to the same postings? The answer is differentiation. Those who rely solely on job boards are competing with thousands of others in the same boat. But those who understand the hidden job market and leverage their natural abilities have a distinct advantage.
What Employers Aren’t Telling You
As a Talent Attraction Consultant, I rank as the top organic search result in my field. Over the years, I’ve helped companies fill countless roles without relying on job boards. Just recently, I posted a position for an Office Administrator and witnessed firsthand how job boards are making it harder—not easier—for employers to find talent.
Job boards continue raising their prices while making it more difficult for companies to access qualified candidates. As a result, employers are turning elsewhere, leading to a downward cycle we’ve seen before. The best jobs are increasingly found off job boards—through networking, direct outreach, and strategic career positioning.
A Proven System to Find Your Next Job—Without Frustration
Would you like to take control of your job search—without relying on outdated technology that’s left you frustrated in the past? My third career search book, EXPECT SUCCESS! The Science Of The Over 50 Career Search, is a step-by-step guide to uncovering hidden job opportunities using strategies I’ve refined over my 40+ years in professional recruitment.
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Don’t leave your next career move to chance. Take the inside track—because the best jobs aren’t always advertised.
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Bill Humbert’s Bio
With over 40 years of expertise as a Professional Talent Attraction Consultant and 26+ years as an Expert Career Coach, Bill Humbert is uniquely positioned to speak, author, and consult on Talent Attraction, Career Search, and Goal Setting.
Having presented to audiences on three continents (Europe, Africa, and North America), Bill’s career began in 1981 as a fee-based recruiter in Washington, D.C. In 1990, he founded his consulting business, shifting to a flat monthly fee model and successfully serving companies across diverse industries, including telecom, construction, financial services, manufacturing, management consulting, and renewable energy.
Notably, Bill recruited the Chief Operating Officer for a restaurant chain, with her tenure starting on March 1, 2023.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill demonstrated thought leadership by authoring 104 consecutive weeks of #TalentAttractionTuesday and #JobSearchFriday blogs, which are available on RecruiterGuy.com. He has a rich Article Bank with 400+ Articles.
As a career coach, he has guided hundreds of professionals toward successful career transitions over the past 26 years. He is also the author of three career search books, including the highly acclaimed EXPECT SUCCESS! The Science of the Over 50 Career Search, which received a 5-star review on readersfavorite.com/book-review/expect-success
