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Anonymous
04/10/24 at 4:13PM UTC (Edited)
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Hello FGB'ers.

I was laid off over 12 months ago (CH 11) and have found it very difficult to get a foot in the door for open positions, even for those positions that seem to be an extremely strong match. Background: >15 years in B2B marketing strategy, marketing ops, demand gen, and analytics in the telecom and data center/cloud sectors. I have a curious mind, love to trouble shoot, collaborate, and make tangible contributions in areas such as target marketing, segmentation, customer analytics, customer experience (including primary research programs), market entry, market expansion, ecosystem development, M&A, and more. I was employed at a both a large global firm and a medium-sized regional firm at the Director level, but I am not picky about titles as long as the responsibilities and comp are suitable, and the culture is healthy. I would also be interested in Chief of Staff roles. I live in the Washington DC area ("data center alley", N. VA) and I am open to onsite jobs around here, hybrid jobs, and remote jobs in the reverse order of preference. I would consider relocation but prefer to travel as needed. I just became an empty-nester and I am eager for the very best part of my career to begin! I appreciate any guidance or knowledge of openings you may have. Thank You! M.E.S.

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Kimberly Johnson
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04/10/24 at 2:02PM UTC
My suggestion would be expand your network and really network. These types of roles are not commonly found on job boards.
Anonymous
04/10/24 at 4:16PM UTC (Edited)
Thanks Kimberly! I think you are right.
Anonymous
04/10/24 at 12:44PM UTC
It's tough to find a mid-level job as an outsider. Most of those jobs are filled by internal candidates, and the search is a total sham. I applied for a management job in government that I was 100% qualified for, didn't get, and then mysteriously a position I would have supervised opened up. I applied for that position, didn't get it, and a non-professional job opened up soon after. Apparently there are lots of people who are overqualified for even low level jobs who are ripening on the vines.
Raiden Riley
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04/10/24 at 12:24AM UTC
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Anonymous
04/09/24 at 10:40PM UTC
What an excellent post! Full of details on your background, experience and desired roles! Best wishes to you.
Anonymous
04/09/24 at 10:17PM UTC
It sounds like you have a lot to offer employers! It may help to have someone in your specific field review your resume or CV for key terms and anything that will help make you visible when companies use AI to scan applicants before even looking at their credentials. Reach out to former colleagues for recommendations and job leads as well. If you also went to college in the DC area, contact your alma mater's career services department for advice. Even if it's been a long time, you may still be paying off loans and can make a better alumni donation if you're employed-- it doesn't hurt to ask!
Anonymous
04/10/24 at 4:18PM UTC
great suggestions, many thanks! I will revisit my alumni career services for sure.
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