What you are about to read might make you think that I'm arrogant or too self-confident. This is not my intent. I simply want you to know as much about me as possible so that you can make an informed decision about choosing me for possible opportunities at your company.

I want to "peel back the onion," so to speak, so that you know what you need to know. I value your time as much as mine and I don't want to waste either by leaving something out at the initial stages of a job match.

I have some requirements that I need my employer to meet. Yes, I know, this may seem a little backward to the HR folks in the audience. But I've done enough interviews and have worked with and for enough companies that I am taking the lead on my job search. If you "get this," then you and I will get along great!

I will show you by concrete characteristic as well as by example the specific traits I'm looking for. This is from my "About" page.

I am going to be very selective in the companies I consider. You must have a strong leadership team. The leaders of the company have to be strategic, operationally adept, and have vision. Another thing: They must care about their surroundings, their community, their customers, and their employees.

After all, companies that care and actually walk the talk are the most successful long term. I don't want to work for a company that seeks short-term gains by manipulating earnings, revenues, and expenses. I don't care what your stock does today or tomorrow.

I'm in it for the long-term. I won't work for you unless you are, too.

If you believe that your company has these specific characteristics, then by all mean contact me. If you're not sure, here's a list of companies I'd consider to work for. It does hurt, either, if you've been on one of the "Best Companies to Work For" lists published in a few of the business magazines each year.

• REI
• Columbia
• Nike
• Yakima
• Kirkland
• Levi
• Ross
• (more to be added or subtracted as I further research possible companies I'd like to work for)

I'd love to stay in the Bay Area. But my wife and I would strongly consider relocating to the Portland, Oregon area or Seattle, Washington.

We strongly value the family ties we have on the West Coast. However, I will not rule out any offer based solely on location. I will consider all serious offers. But we're getting a little ahead of ourselves here.

I'll reiterate: If your company meets the requirements above, contact me. Of course, I'll be contacting the companies listed above as well.