Mid-career telecom/managed services pro in PNW here, looking to grow but struggling to get interviews.

Haven't job hunted in years, so feeling out of the loop (DICE.com seems dead!).

What are the most effective job search strategies and platforms for our industry right now?

Any tips for landing interviews and understanding current salary benchmarks are welcome!

 

Current salary benchmarks:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification makes an average of $105,000 to $112,000 annually in the United States. Salaries typically range between $91,000 and $127,000, depending heavily on experience, specific job title, and geographic location. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
For the Bedford Heights and greater Cleveland/Columbus, Ohio region, the median salary is roughly $103,000 to $104,000, with senior roles climbing above $120,000. [1, 2, 3]

I just happen to be in the Cleveland area.

As to finding a position? Personally I retired 14 years ago but have friends who use assortedhead hunter services. Start with a Google search of "job hunter services". That alone brings up about a dozen job placement services.

Ron

 

You could try one of the more industry-focused job boards instead of LinkedIn and Indeed where you're just going to get lost in pile of random resumes hiring managers get.

Try https://www.dice.com/ or https://mspproven.com/

 

Thank you! I've heard of Dice and I do have MSP experience. I'll try those. Indeed and LinkedIn have become soul crushing.