SET — Job Search Success Stories

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in the the Midwest. 1137

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Ralph J Wins $175,000-plus VP Operations Position in Midwest with Provider of Precision Metals, Molded Plastics and Assembly-Sees Path to Presidency and Equity-Praises Website, Other SET Resources, Campaign Manager Linda L

Title: Vice President of Operations
Field/Industry: Precision Metals, Molded Plastics, Assembly
Compensation: $175,000 plus $75,000 bonus

 Reporting to the President and CEO, Ralph will be responsible for Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Human Resources and Engineering. He was pleased to accept for several reasons:

     "It provides me with an opportunity to continue the upward path I have been following with respect to functional responsibility. They have also outlined in the offer letter the path to become the president in a few years. This is a midsized company that will allow me to have an immediate impact in the way the business is run. There is a good group of core people who are looking for leadership. I also have the opportunity to gain some equity as the company grows and is sold."

 Ralph praised many of SET's resources, and gave special credit to his Campaign Manager Linda L:

     "The materials that were developed gained much more attention than the ones I had put together myself. Linda was a great help as she guided me through the process. I found that I could discuss ideas with her and she was willing to either help me try them or give me the guidance that I could do it myself."

     "She also helped keep me focused on making progress instead of 'taking some time off' to relax. The web site provided a central location for me to use as I tried new ideas for job search. Several techniques were available that I had not thought of, and they provided another means to get my name in front of other types of companies."

 Ralph used the website frequently for finding advertised openings recruiter openings, advanced strategies, getting information before interviews, and managing his campaign. He commented on the resumes and CEO Bio, the letters, the communication strategy, the resume distributions, and the guidance on interviewing and negotiations. He also made special mention of the professionalism and friendliness of the SET people who helped him.