I am seeking positions with the FDIC as a subcontractor. I am searching for the contractors already working with the Resolution and Receivership division of the FDIC. To date 57 banks have failed. As a seasoned banker of 30+ years, I would like to work with these contractors, preferably with a 'woman or minority-owned' company. Thanks for any leads.
Here is a tip. The Corvus Group (located in Largo Maryland and Chicago Illinois) does most of the contractor placement for McGladrey and Corvus meets your minority owned criteria.
I am sure that you have your resume with the 8 major contractors. Here is another tip. Sending your resume is not enough. Followup and followup frequently. Its all about being on the phone with the right person when they need somebody.
Last tip: I am sure you have been watching the closings every Friday night and have noticed the all of the closing are going 'whole bank'. This means an assuming bank takes the deposits and the loans. Typically it would take 25-50 RAC contractors to close a bank and it would take 6-12 months to do the job. No so anymore. Asset managers, where most of the contractors fit, are no longer in demand... unless....you have contracts/leases/repudiation experience. Last year I was on a job for 10 months. The last one was 3 weeks and the one I am on now might-maybe last 6-8 weeks.
Any one reading this who might have a shot at one of these jobs:
1). When you get on the job, keep your head low and your mouth shut;
2). Volunteer for everything with enthusiasm;
3). Be a team player;
4). Be positive, never ever bitch, ever, this is the fastest way to get invited to go home and a sure fire way of making sure you never get asked back to another closing;
5). Treat every FDIC employee like they are your best and only client;
6). If an FDIC employee compliments you (and you know it is well deserved) tell him/her that 'Kind words are appreciated', see what happens;
7). If you don't have above average Microsoft Office skills, do whatever you have to do to get them.
8). Remember me if you find out about any contracting job that needs a successful team player.
Good luck.
Here is a tip. The Corvus Group (located in Largo Maryland and Chicago Illinois) does most of the contractor placement for McGladrey and Corvus meets your minority owned criteria. I am sure that you have your resume with the 8 major contractors. Here is another tip. Sending your resume is not enough. Followup and followup frequently. Its all about being on the phone with the right person when they need somebody. Last tip: I am sure you have been watching the closings every Friday night and have noticed the all of the closing are going 'whole bank'. This means an assuming bank takes the deposits and the loans. Typically it would take 25-50 RAC contractors to close a bank and it would take 6-12 months to do the job. No so anymore. Asset managers, where most of the contractors fit, are no longer in demand... unless....you have contracts/leases/repudiation experience. Last year I was on a job for 10 months. The last one was 3 weeks and the one I am on now might-maybe last 6-8 weeks. Any one reading this who might have a shot at one of these jobs:1). When you get on the job, keep your head low and your mouth shut;2). Volunteer for everything with enthusiasm;3). Be a team player;4). Be positive, never ever bitch, ever, this is the fastest way to get invited to go home and a sure fire way of making sure you never get asked back to another closing;5). Treat every FDIC employee like they are your best and only client;6). If an FDIC employee compliments you (and you know it is well deserved) tell him/her that 'Kind words are appreciated', see what happens;7). If you don't have above average Microsoft Office skills, do whatever you have to do to get them.8). Remember me if you find out about any contracting job that needs a successful team player. Good luck.
I have applied to several of the contractors and one of them contacted me for a RAC role for FDIC project.....currently awaiting FDIC formal security clearance....cannot wait to started working on a project...
I have applied to several of the contractors and one of them contacted me for a RAC role for FDIC project.....currently awaiting FDIC formal security clearance....cannot wait to started working on a project...
YOU GO RAC JOB.... It's good to see some action on the FDIC front for Contractors. The work should be fascinating!!!
Here is a tip. The Corvus Group (located in Largo Maryland and Chicago Illinois) does most of the contractor placement for McGladrey and Corvus meets your minority owned criteria. I am sure that you have your resume with the 8 major contractors. Here is another tip. Sending your resume is not enough. Followup and followup frequently. Its all about being on the phone with the right person when they need somebody. Last tip: I am sure you have been watching the closings every Friday night and have noticed the all of the closing are going 'whole bank'. This means an assuming bank takes the deposits and the loans. Typically it would take 25-50 RAC contractors to close a bank and it would take 6-12 months to do the job. No so anymore. Asset managers, where most of the contractors fit, are no longer in demand... unless....you have contracts/leases/repudiation experience. Last year I was on a job for 10 months. The last one was 3 weeks and the one I am on now might-maybe last 6-8 weeks. Any one reading this who might have a shot at one of these jobs:1). When you get on the job, keep your head low and your mouth shut;2). Volunteer for everything with enthusiasm;3). Be a team player;4). Be positive, never ever bitch, ever, this is the fastest way to get invited to go home and a sure fire way of making sure you never get asked back to another closing;5). Treat every FDIC employee like they are your best and only client;6). If an FDIC employee compliments you (and you know it is well deserved) tell him/her that 'Kind words are appreciated', see what happens;7). If you don't have above average Microsoft Office skills, do whatever you have to do to get them.8). Remember me if you find out about any contracting job that needs a successful team player. Good luck.
I found this information to be very useful. You mention 'the 8 major contractors' for the FDIC. Other than The Corvus Group, could you itemize or tell me where I could find the other seven?
Many Thanks
I found this information to be very useful. You mention 'the 8 major contractors' for the FDIC. Other than The Corvus Group, could you itemize or tell me where I could find the other seven? Many Thanks
the eight (8) contractors for FDIC RAC roles:
http://www.fdic.gov/buying/goods/ListofAwardsandContractorContactInformation.html
YOU GO RAC JOB.... It's good to see some action on the FDIC front for Contractors. The work should be fascinating!!!
Finally received FDIC security clearance to work. Now waiting for contractor to dish out the FDIC project assignment (somewhere in the United States), hopefully will be confirmed this week.
CharlotteW | Former Moderator |
9/30/2009 - 12:40 pm
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Finally received FDIC security clearance to work. Now waiting for contractor to dish out the FDIC project assignment (somewhere in the United States), hopefully will be confirmed this week.
Congratulations and best of luck for continued success! Thanks for keeping us posted!
Finally received FDIC security clearance to work. Now waiting for contractor to dish out the FDIC project assignment (somewhere in the United States), hopefully will be confirmed this week.
Hey FDICRAC nice going... keep us posted on your quest.
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