The last emailing had a article on skilled shortage. I find that hard to believe since I am very skilled and have been looking for work for quite some time and many other people I know are in the same position.
My experience is 25 years in the manufacturing and repair industry of hydraulic cylinders,pumps,motors and valves. The last 15 years working as director of operations and general manager with a thorough background in sales,purchasing,product management,machining,engineering.
Living in Michigan where manufacturing jobs are not readily available, I have been applying to positions here and across the states to open up the market for myself. I have interviewed for a few director and management positions ranging salary from 85,000 to 150,000.
I have been open to taking an entry level position just to get my foot in the door but I am over qualified for those openings and never here back on those positions. This is where I think companies could be missing out on qualified, dedicated employees with a good work ethic.
Have you considered having an unbiased professional evaluate your resume, your resume's cover letter, and your communication skills during an interview? There could be a variety of issues other than your qualifications that are keeping you from a job for which you are qualified. Personell managers have a set of standards that have nothing to do with actual job qualifications. To get the best job I ever had other than working for myself, I went through 7 hours of interviews. It was worth it. The point is that your engineering skills are not the only criteria for getting a job.
It sounds like you are rather high up on the managment ladder. That could narrow your choices also, but then you have aready found that out. Good luck in your search.
Hey! Is there a market? Could you start your own business? It wouldn't be the first time a guy in your position has done that.
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Try your job search in the Oil & Gas sector, particularly offshore. This would give you the flexibility to live where you want due to the two week rotation.
The name of one of the Maint companies you could contact is Baker Offshore..
Even less noted is the shortage of management that is willing to provide skilled workers an environment that maximizes productivity and employee growth.
Peskie, if you solicit the Houston area and do not have a well paying job offer within a week obtain some interview training. Take note of the caveat above when taking one of these jobs.
I have been told by recruiters that I interview well but would be willing to get an unbiased opinion. Any suggestions on where to go for training or feedback.
In my experience employers and agencies produce a template for the position, and look to find the person who will fit that template exactly. Where jobs are re-advertised there are some occasions where these restrictions are slightly relaxed, but the closest apparent fit will get the job.
I have met some employers - usually in small companies - who look at the applicants, and then adjust their job role to suit the applicant/company where they see potential in a change - something which cannot occur when an agency is involved.
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