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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I suspect you wrote the job description & requirements based on a preconceived notion of the "perfect candidate", not based on what the job actually requires.  That's evidenced by the fact that there is only one single candidate in the entire world who meets those qualifications, and that candidate just happens to be a white male with connections.

I would challenge you to go back and really look hard at what you are using to measure the candidates.  Are they real requirements for the job? Or are they unconsciously designed to weed out candidates who don't fit the mold?  Maybe have a second independent/objective person read over the measurement criteria.  Try to understand why it's so hard to find qualified candidates.  Is the position scoped with unrealistic expectations?

Here's a hint, a director level position should not generally require lengthy technical experience in every aspect of their role - directors are usually too broad for that.  They might have deep expertise in one area, or a bit of exposure across the board.  If you're expecting deep expertise across the board, that's probably not a realistic expectation, that's weed-out criteria designed to narrow the field to people of your choosing.  (I say probably because the definition of directors can vary across industries, I don't know yours ... But this is true in every case I've known).[/quote]

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