>How can I accurately assess where I currently stand in relation to the market level? If you want to apply to big companies, you don't really need to. You ca

>How can I accurately assess where I currently stand in relation to the market level? If you want to apply to big companies, you don't really need to. You can apply to senior positions, talk to recruiters, explain your situation, and get 'leveled' in the interview. If you want to apply to smaller companies, well, then it's a bit more of a crapshoot, but if they only have one position open then you might as well apply to whatever they have open if it seems reasonable.