xybermatthew

So for you recruiters out there, here is some more information about me — me trying to be transparent.

Some typical questions that have been asked, thus far:

1. Still looking for other opportunities?
   • Yes, I’m still entertaining new opportunities — though in all honestly I’m always open to hearing what you might have to offer.
2. Why are you looking?
   • Well I was laid off due to reduction in the workforce. My prior company’s parent company required a 10% cut across the board.
3. Previous positions perm or contract?
   • For the last few years, my previous positions have all been permeant.
4. What would you like to earn?
   • My current salary requirement would range from $**,000 to $**,000, with specifics flexible, negotiable, and dependent upon such factors as benefit
     structure, responsibility, tele-commuting and advancement opportunity. (masked for personal reasons)
5. What are you looking for in a position?
   • I’m looking for opportunities where I can expend my extensive knowledge across many areas of web design and development in a dynamic team environment that allows me to manage the entire web product process as well as think and act beyond just the tasks at hand (no silo positions please, small awesome team preferred).
6. Give me your commuting or relocation guidelines.
   • I’m open to relocating to any other place but would have to entertain it case-by-case. However, at a minimum, there would have to be a relocation package — I can’t afford to do it on my own.
7. What percentage of travel would you be willing to do?
   • I’m okay with travel up to 50-60%.
8. Relevant experience:
   • Some highlights of my qualifications include:
     • Ten years professional web experience in front-end web development.
     • Strategic thinker and planner, skilled in the execution of innovative website solutions.
     • Gifted communicator, able to form relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels.
     • Adaptable to diverse situations and projects while maintaining focus under tight deadlines.
     • Intuitive worker able to complete projects reliably with minimal supervision.
     • Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating and leading project teams with a commitment to deadlines.
9. Are you available to interview on short notice?
   • Possibly.
10. When can you start?
    • A.S.A.P.
11. Have you ever worked with a recruiter before?
    • Yes
12. What is your current work eligibility?
    • I’m an US Citizen.