Reply To: What’s it like working in your office

[Jason T. Radice]

I would say that it really doesn’t matter all that much what is on the resume that is an issue, it is because there just aren’t any positions available for more senior staff. Firms are keeping the staffing levels very lean and looking more for production from employees fresh out of school to keep costs low. The senior management in the firm is doing the project management role because they don’t have much work to manage. Add that there is TONS of competition for a relative few spots when they open for someone more senior. And even many of those are contract dependant. It is also a factor as to where you live, with firms logically opting for local applicants.

There has been more openings lately for mid-career LAs, but not nearly as many as for entry level.