Why relying on job boards is keeping you stuck in your career
- Liz Barry
- 5 hours ago
- 2 min read
If you’re relying on job boards to figure out your next career move, you’re setting yourself up for failure.
Scrolling through SEEK or LinkedIn, hoping the perfect role will magically appear, is a broken strategy - one that keeps you stuck, confused, and wasting time on options that aren’t even right for you.
That approach may have worked 30 years ago when jobs were listed in newspapers and shop windows. But the world of work has changed dramatically.
The World of Work Has Shifted
Here’s the reality:
80% of jobs are never advertised.
AI, automation, and global shifts are creating entirely new industries.
Hybrid roles, portfolio careers, and new business models are transforming what “work” even means.
Entire professions that were thriving just a few years ago no longer exist - and new ones are emerging faster than ever.
If you’re still searching the way you did five or ten years ago, you’re only seeing a tiny fraction of the opportunities available.
The Hidden Job Market Is Where the Real Opportunities Live
The best roles often go to people who know how to find them — and they don’t show up on job boards.
They’re discovered through research, relationships, and conversations. Through curiosity, exploration, and clarity about what truly fits you.
When you learn how to research career paths properly - using real-world data and insider insights - you start to see possibilities that were invisible before.
Take Back Control of Your Career Search
If you’ve been feeling stuck or second-guessing your next step, it’s not because you lack options - it’s because you haven’t been looking in the right places.
That’s exactly why I created the Research Your Career Ideas workshop.
Join Me Live: Research Your Career Ideas
📅 Thursday 10 April
🕛 12pm NZT
💻 90-minute interactive workshop
🎟️ $27 NZD
This isn’t about endlessly filling out applications or scrolling job boards.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to uncover hidden career opportunities that align with your strengths and values
✅ How to use digital tools and data sources the smart way
✅ How to spot patterns and emerging roles that could be your next move
By the end of the session, you’ll know exactly how to identify roles that fit you - and feel confident taking your next step toward meaningful work.
Don’t let job boards keep you stuck.Take the first step toward a career that truly fits you.
See you there
xo Liz
P.S. Most people never find their dream job because they don’t know how to look for it. After this workshop, you’ll never see your career options the same way again.
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