Global S(h)ituation

Today while waiting for my plane at LAX, I came across a quote in a US News article that perfectly describes what we’re seeing in today’s economy:

“It’s like an Olympic athlete…who’s been struck down with necrotizing fasciitis, the “flesh-eating” disease. (And imagine the government as leg weights.) Cure the credit markets and he can get back in the game.”

Last week about a dozen or so people I know got canned after the stock market took a dive, particularly those in small businesses that depended quite heavily on credit to make payroll. There is no end in sight, and it’s going to get worse before it can get better.  There are still lots of kinks that need to be ironed out, and today’s interest rate drop will likely do very little.

While I cannot do much about the overall economy (other than vote Obama), I can perhaps help others who are in the IT space and are in desperate need of a job. I know some good people in the industry — headhunters, telcos, VARs, and VCs — who are always looking for good talent.  I can’t guarantee anything, but I am happy to help make connections if the match is right. Just send me a email with your resume, along with some contact info and the type of job that you are looking for.

Before you send me anything, however, just know in advance that I will likely do the following:

–ask that you improve various things on your resume before I forward it on.  These things might include: telling me exactly what you’re looking for, focusing your resume, making your resume more results oriented, clearly bulleting your skillset, etc.
–ask that you do the same for others who you know are in the same situation.
–ask that you take my time seriously.

If you’re cool with that, shoot me over what you have (roger AT hack my idea DOT com), and I’ll see what I can do on your behalf.