Seeking advice.

Anonymous

November 10,2023 at 3:51AM UTC

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Seeking advice. I was laid off after 20 years in a high tech fortune 100 company. I have been hitting the job market hard for the past 5+ months but have not landed a full time job yet. It is time to switch strategies. I am about to run out of unemployment. I am the breadwinner in my family. Has anyone used any contracting firms they recommend or any specific contracting recruiters they love? Experience in Sales Operations, Talent Management, Learning and Development. Top performer Located in MA.

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Corinne WilhelmNovember 10,2023 at 5:14AM UTC
I would reach out to headhunters.
Once you have worked for a top notch company you are more interesting for them.
Perhaps your ego was bruised - totally natural - and you are aiming too low.
Hang in there Honey
Mary BurkhardtNovember 10,2023 at 6:57AM UTC
The IT consulting forms are hiring a lot of people for the VA conversion to Cerner. BAH is one of the big ones but the roster of contractors we are dealing with is up to 37 lol
Devine SpeightsNovember 11,2023 at 3:06PM UTC
Can you teach? Or tutor?
AnonymousNovember 11,2023 at 9:29PM UTC
I am not in your field, but in Finance, and found success in posting my resume on the usual job boards and a recruiter contacted me. The contract position was with a Fortune 100 company and lasted 14 months. For you, if you know of some job boards or agencies specializing in your field, perhaps this could also work well.
Just be sure to check out the recruiters on Linked In and Google and see if the job description is on the website of the agency they are representing. The scammers are out there, but so are the legitimate recruiters and you only need one of the legitimate ones for your efforts to pay off. Just be careful to check them out before giving any further information.
Wishing you all the best!