B2B Data Integration and Transformation Blog

“I took a lower paying position during the down turn.  How do I search for a new opportunity?”

In 2008 thousands of people were laid off due to the downturn in the economy.  Many people had to accept what was available out there but maybe not necessarily what they wanted to be doing....for a lot less money.  Another common situation was the people who were able to keep their job but had to accept a lot more responsibility to pick up the slack from people being laid off and possibly had to accept a decrease in pay.

Two Quick Thoughts 

There are good EDI consultants and then there are great EDI consultants.  The simple things that separate the good from the great can sometimes surprise you. 

When a company posts a new opening for the world to see, they get hundreds of applications and phone calls.  This means you have a lot competition for an open position with a company.   

Two Quick Thoughts
On an Important Question

It’s no secret that new budget money is in the process of being released for F.Y. 2014.  That means project work and permanent positions becoming available, but it's the interviews that will win you the work.   You can start your interview out on a positive note by handling one of the most overlooked interview questions more skillfully than your competition.

Whether you are looking for a job seeker or looking to hire in the EDI or data integration field, don’t postpone your search during the holidays.  Many candidates believe companies stop or slow the hiring process down during the holidays, while this is not the case.  The holidays are a great time for candidates and hiring managers keep up momentum in the process.