Ask Andrea…I am a Senior Level candidate and can’t seem to find a job

<h1>Ask Andrea…I am a Senior Level candidate and can’t seem to find a job – what should I do???</h1>Author: <a title="Andrea" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/andrea/286464.htm">Andrea</a> Be open Consider jobs that you might not have considered before. I am starting to see an increase in companies that are hiring consultants, as they are viewed as less expensive than a permanent employee. Consider doing a job that you might have done a few years back. This may not freshen your technology skills, but will help round out your expertise in the long term. Sometimes you need to take a step back to move forward. Firms may only hire one manager to every five developers. The odds show that you would have better shot at a position as a developer. This may not be ideal and perhaps a bit of a hit to the ego, but it will pay your mortgage. Interestingly, taking lower level or consulting positions does have its advantages. As a consultant, you have flexibility to interview and look for other positions, in addition to filling in those taboo “gaps” on the résumé employers loathe. It will also expand your technical knowledge and process base. Often times, taking a lower level position can provide you with valuable insight that will also make you a better manager in your next role. Know your bottom line Figure out your bottom line. Look at your expenses and life style and determine what a reasonable salary expectation is. Look for short term contracts to supplement your income while you are looking. Value your skills and get your resume and online profile in check Write your resume to fit each job that you apply for. Don’t cloud your resume with experience that isn’t relevant to the job. The first person that will see your resume is most likely a recruiter or coordinator and all they are looking for is the specific requirements that are listed on the job. Write your resume for a recruiter. Remove any reference to your years of experience. Assumptions are often made about salary expectations skill level etc. based on years of experience. Don’t give prospective employers a reason to reject you. Look for industry trends and become knowledgeable on them. Today, a lot of firms are utilizing Agile/SCRUM methodologies and are willing to consider candidates without tactical experience that are familiar with it... To continue reading this article <a href="http://orionrecruiting.wordpress.com/" title="Orion">click here</a>About the Author: Andrea is a founding member of Orion Recruiting and leads the Chicago Division for Orion Recruiting and has successfully completed over 500 searches worldwide throughout her 10 year career. Andrea began her executive search career in 1996. Before joining Orion Recruiting she has performed as an executive recruiter, recruitment and resume consultant and held various leadership positions within Fortune 500 companies.

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Be open
Consider jobs that you might not have considered before. I am starting to see an increase in companies that are hiring consultants, as they are viewed as less expensive than a permanent employee. Consider doing a job that you might have done a few years back. This may not freshen your technology skills, but will help round out your expertise in the long term. Sometimes you need to take a step back to move forward. Firms may only hire one manager to every five developers. The odds show that you would have better shot at a position as a developer. This may not be ideal and perhaps a bit of a hit to the ego, but it will pay your mortgage. Interestingly, taking lower level or consulting positions does have its advantages. As a consultant, you have flexibility to interview and look for other positions, in addition to filling in those taboo “gaps” on the résumé employers loathe. It will also expand your technical knowledge and process base. Often times, taking a lower level position can provide you with valuable insight that will also make you a better manager in your next role.

Know your bottom line
Figure out your bottom line. Look at your expenses and life style and determine what a reasonable salary expectation is. Look for short term contracts to supplement your income while you are looking.

Value your skills and get your resume and online profile in check
Write your resume to fit each job that you apply for. Don’t cloud your resume with experience that isn’t relevant to the job. The first person that will see your resume is most likely a recruiter or coordinator and all they are looking for is the specific requirements that are listed on the job. Write your resume for a recruiter. Remove any reference to your years of experience. Assumptions are often made about salary expectations skill level etc. based on years of experience. Don’t give prospective employers a reason to reject you. Look for industry trends and become knowledgeable on them. Today, a lot of firms are utilizing Agile/SCRUM methodologies and are willing to consider candidates without tactical experience that are familiar with it...

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Andrea is a founding member of Orion Recruiting and leads the Chicago Division for Orion Recruiting and has successfully completed over 500 searches worldwide throughout her 10 year career. Andrea began her executive search career in 1996. Before joining Orion Recruiting she has performed as an executive recruiter, recruitment and resume consultant and held various leadership positions within Fortune 500 companies. Andrea earned her BA from University of Dayton and graduated with honors. She has authored several recruiting articles in various publications.

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