LCM Network Newsletter

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Sorry the Newsletter is late today--I was overeager in promoting the LCM Page and was temporarily unable to access what I needed.  Please keep me out of LinkedIn jail and support the LCM company page without me having to message (spam) you :). You can open it via the link below and click the 'Follow' button on the main page. 

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The more reach I have, the more I will be able to help people to match with great companies (and help companies match with great new employees!)

This is also the best way to stay updated with new job postings, job search tips, and featured candidates.Also, check out my website: LeahCareerMatchmaker.com! Need help with your resume or job search?  Sign up here

LCM Network Jobs (request more info or referrals for yourself and friends: bit.ly/LeahRefer): 

Check out this week's LCM Network Jobs:🤔 If you're interested in any role, complete the form above.  💰If you're hired, you can get a signing bonus! 🦄 If a role would be a perfect fit for a friend, fill out this form with their information and let them know I'll reach out!🤑 If your friend gets hired for that role or any other LCM Network job, you get a bonus, and your friend still gets their full signing bonus. Sorry, you can't refer yourself 😛✅ Check previous weeks, too, if you missed it, as many roles will still be open! 1) Full Stack Software Engineer (Web3/NFT) Up to 240kOnsite, Los Angeles CA, Open to Visa Sponsorship for top candidatesRequirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent2+ years of professional experience Experience as a builder and owner of a complex component or system in Web3Experience in Solidity a PlusExperience developing with little to no supervision, biasing towards action to resolve open questions2) Software Engineer (Steel Piping)Up to 100k base + 15% annual bonus + 6% 401K matchHybrid, 3 days onsite, Baytown, TXRequirements: Bachelors degree in relevant field5+ years experience in C# and SQL2+ years experience in Microsoft Dynamics AXUnderstanding of security, code reuse, and designExperience with software development in manufacturing

Aerospace roles!!

3) Lead VT VL Structures and Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace) Up to 170kOnsite, Mojave CARequirements: BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering5+ years experience in aerospace engineering3+ years experience in mechanical design Experience with composite materialsHands on fabrication experienceStrong working knowledge of 3D CAD and SolidWorks4) Flight Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) Up to 160k/200k + 10k in RSUsOnsite, Irvine CA--hybrid after 60 days w/ 2 days remoteRequirements: 2+/6+ years of experienceFlight Software experience in C++2+ years in flight software or embedded software in aerospaceBachelors degree in relevant fieldSecurity Clearance eligible5) Software Engineer in Test - AerospaceUp to 180k + 10k in RSUsOnsite, Irvine CA--hybrid after 60 days w/ 2 days remoteRequirements: BS in Computer Science or related degree3+ years test automation applications/tools development and deploymentExperience in software development and databasesExperience with DAQ systems with Ni devices, sensors and softwareWeb development for automation in distributed systemsExperience architecting test automation software on web, mobile, and desktop6) Software Engineer (Aerospace)Up to 180k + 10k in RSUsOnsite, Irvine CA--hybrid after 60 days w/ 2 days remoteRequirements: 5+  years software development experienceBS or MS in relevant fieldHighly proficient in Python or Javascript and MongoDBExperience with react and SQLEmphasis on application securityExperience with big data and system level architectureEligible for security clearance7) Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Mid-Principal Level) Mid (1-5 yrs): up to 140k + 10k RSUsSenior (6-10 yrs): up to 180k + 10k RSUsPrincipal (10+ years): up to 200k + 10k RSUsOnsite, Irvine CA -- relocation assistance availableRequirements: Degree in systems engineering-related fieldSpacecraft design experience2+ years experience in a systems engineer role in aerospaceEligible for security clearance8) Program Manager - SatellitesUp to 250k + 10k RSUsIrvine, CA Onsite -- relocation assistance availableRequirements: Engineering degreeExperience with electrical or mechanical space-related programsEligible for security clearance

9) Lead VT VL Structures and Mechanisms Engineer (Aerospace) Up to 170kOnsite, Mojave CARequirements:BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering5+ years experience in aerospace engineering3+ years experience in mechanical designExperience with composite materialsHands on fabrication experienceStrong working knowledge of 3D CAD and SolidWorks

Hot Jobs this week:

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Tip of the Week - Overcome Objections (Subtitle: Help Recruiters Help You)

I know I'm a Career Matchmaker, but I'm also a (shhh) recruiter, which despite my aversion to sales, is a sales position.  One of the hardest parts of any sales job is overcoming objections, and recruiting requires "selling" both sides on one another.   I have never been a "hard sell" person.  I can be a great salesperson, though, if it's a product I believe in and if it benefits a person.  The problem is that hiring managers are often horrible at knowing what they want.  Job descriptions are often written at the beginning of the search and, as they see more people, can change dramatically.  This leads to candidates thinking they aren't a good fit (even when they are) or people applying for jobs they aren't right for.  

You may have read something that said, "Apply to jobs where you meet 80% of the requirements."  This is somewhat true because hiring managers may put out a wish list.  However, you still need to fit the "spirit" of the job descriptions.What should you do then, if you are approached for a job that seems to not "fit" or if you think you fit but would be a "hard sell" for the recruiter?  

First, don't talk yourself out of a job. I have had a large number of candidates with imposter syndrome.  They may think they are underqualified for a role because they have 3.5 years of Java experience instead of 4 or 20 years of experience but no Bachelor's degree.  If a (good) recruiter reaches out, they should better understand what the hiring manager needs than the job description.  Hiring managers often "don't know it til they see it."   If you have been reached out to by a recruiter or applied and are invited to a screening interview, don't give reasons that you don't "match" the job description and create objections that aren't there.  Second, proactively overcome objections by showing how you fit or exceed the spirit of the requirement. There are a lot of times when the intention of a requirement can easily be determined.  The hiring manager may assume that is clear, so don't include phrases that tell you these requirements may be replaced with similar qualifications. Suppose the intention is to have a strong developer, for example. In that case, they may say they want a Master's Degree or a Degree from a top CS school, but this may be overcome by many years of experience, successful projects, strong open-source contributions, patents, etc. Alternatively, they may not know what is similar because they are not in that specific field and have been tasked to write the job description.  They may say you need one year of experience with TypeScript, for example, but having ten years of experience with JavaScript would be better.  They may even be agnostic on language in some instances, so sometimes it is lost in translation, and the JD may ask to know all of the languages that could fit.  Try to find out the actual needs for the job and show how you can fit them.  

This is where you can help a recruiter help you.  They will be grilled by hiring managers, give them ammunition by thinking through what these objections might be and sharing that information. Recruiters do this independently and will often bat for you behind the scenes if they like you--make it easier for them.  If you have a good relationship with recruiters, you can ask them what they think objections would be and have these answers in your back pocket for the hiring manager calls.  Even if you aren't the Flamingo they are looking for, be part of the flamboyance.  A mule is better at carrying the heavy loads than the fictional unicorn, but if the recruiter needs to slap a horn on a mule to get the candidate and hiring manager what they both need, we're not above some arts and crafts. 

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