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  • February 2, 2011 at 4:10 PM #662926
    carli
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    I assume you’ve researched it and found that a job similar to your husband’s current one exists at banks operating in San Diego. In other words, are you sure that there is a counterpart position at a bank here in San Diego? Frequently, product management is done at a corporate or headquarters location, but maybe there’s a good VP level product position at midsize or smaller local banks here in SD that he’d be happy with?

    The reason I ask is that I know from personal experience that a similar position to the one I had in NYC (sr mgmt in sales/mktg for a healthcare company) does not exist here even though there are similar companies. In moving to the west coast, I found that there would only be a counterpart position in either the LA or San Fran locatons of similar companies, but definitely not in San Diego.

    Good luck to you!

    February 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM #662629
    XBoxBoy
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    Although I’m in a technical field instead of banking, I’ve used recruiters both to find a job and to find employees. For the better part my experience has been good. However, one important thing.

    When dealing with recruiters it’s important to keep in mind there are three sets of interests. The company hiring, yours and the recruiters. These three sets of interests are not the same, and you still need to look out for your own interests.

    It’s really pretty much like buying a house with a real estate agent who is acting as both the sellers and the buyers agent. They are going to be more interested in getting the deal done than in getting you the best job for you, or the best salary or whatever your interests are.

    With that warning firmly in mind, I still think recruiters are often worthwhile.

    XBoxBoy

    ps. If you do use a recruiter, be sure to explicitly discuss whether or not you are free to be looking via other methods. Some recruiters expect exclusivity, or don’t want you sending out your resume to lots of places. All that’s fine, just discuss it before you hook up with someone so you are clear about this.

    February 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM #662492
    XBoxBoy
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    Although I’m in a technical field instead of banking, I’ve used recruiters both to find a job and to find employees. For the better part my experience has been good. However, one important thing.

    When dealing with recruiters it’s important to keep in mind there are three sets of interests. The company hiring, yours and the recruiters. These three sets of interests are not the same, and you still need to look out for your own interests.

    It’s really pretty much like buying a house with a real estate agent who is acting as both the sellers and the buyers agent. They are going to be more interested in getting the deal done than in getting you the best job for you, or the best salary or whatever your interests are.

    With that warning firmly in mind, I still think recruiters are often worthwhile.

    XBoxBoy

    ps. If you do use a recruiter, be sure to explicitly discuss whether or not you are free to be looking via other methods. Some recruiters expect exclusivity, or don’t want you sending out your resume to lots of places. All that’s fine, just discuss it before you hook up with someone so you are clear about this.

    February 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM #662961
    XBoxBoy
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    Although I’m in a technical field instead of banking, I’ve used recruiters both to find a job and to find employees. For the better part my experience has been good. However, one important thing.

    When dealing with recruiters it’s important to keep in mind there are three sets of interests. The company hiring, yours and the recruiters. These three sets of interests are not the same, and you still need to look out for your own interests.

    It’s really pretty much like buying a house with a real estate agent who is acting as both the sellers and the buyers agent. They are going to be more interested in getting the deal done than in getting you the best job for you, or the best salary or whatever your interests are.

    With that warning firmly in mind, I still think recruiters are often worthwhile.

    XBoxBoy

    ps. If you do use a recruiter, be sure to explicitly discuss whether or not you are free to be looking via other methods. Some recruiters expect exclusivity, or don’t want you sending out your resume to lots of places. All that’s fine, just discuss it before you hook up with someone so you are clear about this.

    February 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM #661827
    XBoxBoy
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    Although I’m in a technical field instead of banking, I’ve used recruiters both to find a job and to find employees. For the better part my experience has been good. However, one important thing.

    When dealing with recruiters it’s important to keep in mind there are three sets of interests. The company hiring, yours and the recruiters. These three sets of interests are not the same, and you still need to look out for your own interests.

    It’s really pretty much like buying a house with a real estate agent who is acting as both the sellers and the buyers agent. They are going to be more interested in getting the deal done than in getting you the best job for you, or the best salary or whatever your interests are.

    With that warning firmly in mind, I still think recruiters are often worthwhile.

    XBoxBoy

    ps. If you do use a recruiter, be sure to explicitly discuss whether or not you are free to be looking via other methods. Some recruiters expect exclusivity, or don’t want you sending out your resume to lots of places. All that’s fine, just discuss it before you hook up with someone so you are clear about this.

    February 2, 2011 at 4:48 PM #661889
    XBoxBoy
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    Although I’m in a technical field instead of banking, I’ve used recruiters both to find a job and to find employees. For the better part my experience has been good. However, one important thing.

    When dealing with recruiters it’s important to keep in mind there are three sets of interests. The company hiring, yours and the recruiters. These three sets of interests are not the same, and you still need to look out for your own interests.

    It’s really pretty much like buying a house with a real estate agent who is acting as both the sellers and the buyers agent. They are going to be more interested in getting the deal done than in getting you the best job for you, or the best salary or whatever your interests are.

    With that warning firmly in mind, I still think recruiters are often worthwhile.

    XBoxBoy

    ps. If you do use a recruiter, be sure to explicitly discuss whether or not you are free to be looking via other methods. Some recruiters expect exclusivity, or don’t want you sending out your resume to lots of places. All that’s fine, just discuss it before you hook up with someone so you are clear about this.

    February 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM #662507
    carli
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    Maybe things have changed in the days since I was in contact with recruiters, but in my experience, recruiters are paid by the company doing the hiring and therefore definitely have the company’s best interests in mind. Of course, they need to entice topnotch candidates so they’ll be trying to cultivate good relationships with attractive candidates, but they are not working for the candidate, they’re working for the company.

    But, maybe things have changed dramatically in the last few years with the economic downturn…are you saying that there are recruiters out there who are hired by jobseekers?

    February 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM #662976
    carli
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    Maybe things have changed in the days since I was in contact with recruiters, but in my experience, recruiters are paid by the company doing the hiring and therefore definitely have the company’s best interests in mind. Of course, they need to entice topnotch candidates so they’ll be trying to cultivate good relationships with attractive candidates, but they are not working for the candidate, they’re working for the company.

    But, maybe things have changed dramatically in the last few years with the economic downturn…are you saying that there are recruiters out there who are hired by jobseekers?

    February 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM #662643
    carli
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    Maybe things have changed in the days since I was in contact with recruiters, but in my experience, recruiters are paid by the company doing the hiring and therefore definitely have the company’s best interests in mind. Of course, they need to entice topnotch candidates so they’ll be trying to cultivate good relationships with attractive candidates, but they are not working for the candidate, they’re working for the company.

    But, maybe things have changed dramatically in the last few years with the economic downturn…are you saying that there are recruiters out there who are hired by jobseekers?

    February 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM #661842
    carli
    Participant

    Maybe things have changed in the days since I was in contact with recruiters, but in my experience, recruiters are paid by the company doing the hiring and therefore definitely have the company’s best interests in mind. Of course, they need to entice topnotch candidates so they’ll be trying to cultivate good relationships with attractive candidates, but they are not working for the candidate, they’re working for the company.

    But, maybe things have changed dramatically in the last few years with the economic downturn…are you saying that there are recruiters out there who are hired by jobseekers?

    February 2, 2011 at 5:16 PM #661904
    carli
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    Maybe things have changed in the days since I was in contact with recruiters, but in my experience, recruiters are paid by the company doing the hiring and therefore definitely have the company’s best interests in mind. Of course, they need to entice topnotch candidates so they’ll be trying to cultivate good relationships with attractive candidates, but they are not working for the candidate, they’re working for the company.

    But, maybe things have changed dramatically in the last few years with the economic downturn…are you saying that there are recruiters out there who are hired by jobseekers?

    February 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM #663006
    paramount
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    I’m in a tech field and do not waste any time with 3rd party recruiters.

    One thing to keep in mind: California in general has a *VERY* competitive job market even during good times.

    February 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM #661934
    paramount
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    I’m in a tech field and do not waste any time with 3rd party recruiters.

    One thing to keep in mind: California in general has a *VERY* competitive job market even during good times.

    February 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM #661872
    paramount
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    I’m in a tech field and do not waste any time with 3rd party recruiters.

    One thing to keep in mind: California in general has a *VERY* competitive job market even during good times.

    February 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM #662673
    paramount
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    I’m in a tech field and do not waste any time with 3rd party recruiters.

    One thing to keep in mind: California in general has a *VERY* competitive job market even during good times.

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