I have a $100k job posted that I got 10 resumes for. I had to keep it open for 3 months to get 10 resumes. Another $75k job was posted by my org, got 3 resumes. I’ve been hiring people for 15+ years and I normally get 20-50 applicants for jobs at various levels (very specialized field). Something is wrong.
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You might want to look at how tasks are managed, and how you could use part-time employees if needed. Then go after them -- at-home parents with kids in elementary school, retirees, etc. Have a Virtual option if practical. You will often tap into more enthusiastic, and more qualified, people this way. Your being in a specialized field may make it easier. It shouldn't be that hard to find the (currently reluctant) prospects. Many employers are successfully navigating the change in the economy, but it takes some thought, and acceptance that the situation probably won't change.