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About job searches... I was a consultant for years, still am. Have and have my own business. Always looking for new work. Key is to have a good resume and cover letter with matching content on the job boards. Then, go to each with relevant keywords and locations, even remote, and apply to any and all. I typically apply to 100-500 job posting on any given day. Part of it is timing. Some sites will give you count of applications already submitted, sometimes over a 1,000. Best to be frequent and get in as one of the first 10. Takes practice and timing, but gets better response as I think they stop looking after a bit.

In IT my biggest complaint are Indian recruiters, calling from India. I swear, probably 90% of recruiters are Indian. They never get me work and I suspect the steer it to fellow Indians.

All of my successful work has come from non-Indian recruiters. Just my experience.

I apply to both, just in case.

BTW, a lot of job postings are not real, they are just collecting information. Also, ignore the offered hourly and annual rates, they are always negotiable.

Lastly, be current with applicable laws.

So much more I could share but I'm late to an appointment.

I appreciate all of this good insight.

It’s very tough out there. And yes, those friggin indian recruiters - I know he doesn’t bother to take their calls anymore except when he feels like playing with them.