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Is anyone else experiencing this?

I work in marketing and have 30 years experience. I made it to an SVP level. My role was "eliminated" at the end of last year so I began consulting. The job market this year has been the toughest I've ever seen. I was fortunate to pick up work here and there that utilized my depth of knowledge, but nothing consistent.

I was contacted by an employer who offered consistent full time freelance doing work I did 10 + years ago. Suffice to say, it's a huge step down, but they're paying a good rate. I am so grateful for the steady paycheck, but I find myself feeling like this may not be so great in terms of how people perceive me and will impact any networking or future recommendations. I welcome your thoughts and advice. Thank you!

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  1. Anonymous

    Keep doing the consulting work. When and if you are asked about it let prospective employers know that while you are taking the time to find the right next role that you were approached by a prior employer who valued your integrity, experience etc. for filling a gap to do a specific project. Keep the details limited- you can always say it's a confidential project- and let prospects know that your expertise is wanted by those who have worked with you before because they know your quality of work. That is it.

  2. Anonymous

    OP here-Thank you for the feedback! I like it. The only thing is, I was not approached by a prior employer. They found me and need my level of experience for what they're trying to establish, but I am functioning in a role that is below my level of experience. Hence, my concern about how all these new people perceive me professionally.

  3. Anonymous

    Ah, ok (writer above) I stand corrected. As a consultant now keep what you are doing confidential when new prospective employers ask. The response is my strong expertise in XYZ and how it functions in their company is what they needed my help with. All the other details of what I am doing for them are under an NDA so I cannot share more. End of story.

    Good luck!

  4. Anonymous

    Keep you consulting on you resume and don't list your employment with the lesser title.

  5. Anonymous

    This work, since freelance, still should be shown as done by your Consulting Business. The experience is still relevant to that business whether it is basic, older style work or the most advanced and progressive work. List ALL of the things you perform via your business, not just what you're doing freelance for this one company. Also continue to take on other work for other companies like any other consultant would do. This is all an opportunity to further expand your skills and probably earn more as a consultant, than you made before as an employee.

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