Archive for the ‘Contract Hunting’ Category

Most self-inconsistent job posting?

In the course of looking for contract work, I’ve come across some pretty strange requirements for the candidates. The most inconsistent one I’ve found to date carries the (partial) title:

Entry Level Web Content Coordinator…

and calls for:

*Strong knowledge of HTML coding, PHP, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript and web development tools – Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator.
*Solid working knowledge of graphic design.
*Experience with graphical layout, typography and presentation. Copy writing skills a plus.
*Understanding of new technologies including browser limitations, coding and optimizing web site content required.
*Excellent organizational and time keeping skills, detail oriented and able to work on multiple projects at one time. 

THAT’s entry level requirements? I suspect these guys will get two kinds of applicants: true entry-level people with one or two requirements (in part), or experienced people that fulfill the requirements but that will find the entry level pay unacceptable. Unless the definition of “entry level” now mean “five years’ experience”…??

What have you seen for inconsistencies in job postings?

Best Contract Job Posting Site?

So, what are the best contract job posting sites covering Massachusetts/Southern New England?

So far, I’ve found craigslist (www.craigslist.com), of course, and sologig (www.sologig.com).

Know of others? Contract jobs sought are in the software development and/or sysadmin domains.