I'd like to think I qualify, but I really identify as a software consultant (coder/manager type) who also does recruiting/contracting. I'm happy to answer any q

I'd like to think I qualify, but I really identify as a software consultant (coder/manager type) who also does recruiting/contracting. I'm happy to answer any questions about this. I got into this because I'm very personable and have a large professional network. This is from running the largest Java User Group in SoCal, and now a tech interview meetup, plus attending many others. I'd been hearing (and experiencing) what you described for years, so I figured I could be the best recruiter in the area - kind of like the world's tallest halfling. To be honest, it's harder than I thought. Obviously, most recruiters don't know anything about technology. They rely entirely on the candidate qualifying themselves and the hiring manager giving helpful feedback. So at a minimum, they should have a good relationship with the hiring manager. Internal recruiters are competing with you and may try to block access. I simply dropped a client that did that, but usually it's the hiring manager who brings me in. I also don't know how recruiters do this for other cities, much less halfway around the world like the offshore recruiters. First thing I did was check to see if you listed a location, because unless I have a client who allows remote work (rare) it's hard to help. Again, happy to answer any specific questions.