Candidates increasingly recognize that the competitive nature of the job market—along with trends such as some financial-sector jobs moving away from the traditional Wall Street community to lower-cost areas—requires flexibility on their part and a willingness to cast a wider net. Following are several recent relocation success stories reported by Ayers consultants.

• A senior project leader in the Real-Time Equity Trading Systems Group of a major Wall Street firm recognized that jobs in his area of expertise were shifting from the New York City area to Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Although he preferred to remain in the Northeast for family reasons, he expanded the geographic scope of his search. Making use of Ayers’ resources, the candidate identified target companies and worked with his Ayers consultant to develop a presentation style conducive to effective networking. After four months, he found the perfect job as a Senior Business Analyst at a major financial services firm, to his delight, in Boston.



• As a senior marketing executive from the telecommunications industry pursued opportunities in California, Georgia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Ayers helped him research local salary expectations and prepare for interviews. One situation, at a telecom company in Pennsylvania, proceeded through several rounds of interviews. Ayers worked with the candidate throughout the offer evaluation and negotiation process, resulting in several valuable enhancements to the final offer. The candidate recently started his new job, and he and his family are enthusiastic about their new location.



• A New Jersey-based health insurance marketing executive wanted to see whether returning to his native California was a viable option for him and his family. After reviewing the candidate’s situation, his Ayers' consultant suggested a dual search supported by Ayers in the New York metro area and by the Career Partners International firm in Los Angeles. Happy with the CPI firm’s analysis and plan, the candidate flew out to use its facilities and began networking based on research the firm supplied. He returned to New Jersey, where Ayers supported him in an interview with a major company. On a return trip to California, the candidate identified and accepted a long-term consulting assignment, with high potential to become a full-time position at a major health benefits organization. He is selling his home in New Jersey and purchasing one in California.

Candidates’ names are withheld to respect their privacy. To arrange to speak with any of these candidates regarding their job search experiences, contact Doug O’Connor at doug.oconnor@ayers.com.