Well week one of job search in the books. Interview one ...couple of potentials..
Interview One( Telephone )
Tech Lead: "Well we have been looking for about 6 months for a qualified candiate; The Raleigh market does not seem like a good cultivator for technical people but I am willing to give you a shot. In ten minutes or less I should be able to tell if you are a good fit"
Me: "Ok".
Tech Lead:" Your resumes tells me all I need to know about your background. Tell me what is managed code".
Me:" Jiba Jabba".
Tech Lead: "What is meant by the fact that the garbage collector is generational".
Me: " Yo Quero Taco Bell"
45 mins later ok we will bring you in for an interview....
Interview
A panel interview of vareity of technical people...
"Well we have been looking for about 6 months for a qualified candiate; The Raleigh market does not seem like a good cultivator for technical people but I am willing to give you a shot. In 30 minutes or less I should be able to tell if you are a good fit".
2 hrs later with a variety of questions ranging from c# to sql server to oracle...to a spider puzzle.
..we like you but not for the salary you are asking. If you want to come if for 38% less than your asking we will consider it.