Stories of Job Search Success
Using SET

Here we have assembled a selection of job search success stories as reported by our executive and professional clients. This sampling of the many reports of success we have received represents a cross-section of locations, industries and situations.

California Successes
Pacific Northwest Successes
Southwest Successes

Mid Atlantic Successes
New England Successes
International Successes

Southeast Successes
Rocky Mountain Successes
Midwest Successes

Stories By Position

1 Accounting 2 Actuaries 3 Administration 4 Advertising 5 Affirm. Action/Diversity 6 Architects 7 Auditing 8 Automation 9 Board of Directors 10 Call Centers 11 Cash Management 12 Consulting 13 Copyright/Trademark 14 Corporate Relations 15 Design

16 Market Research 17 Marketing 18 Medical 19 Merchandising 20 MIS/Info. Tech. 21 Networks 22 Nursing 23 Operations 24 Operations Resources 25 Packaging 26 Physicians 27 Planning 28 Process Control 29 Public Relations 30 Purchasing/Mat.

31 Quality 32 Regulatory Affairs 33 Research & Development 34 Risk Management 35 Safety 36 Sales 37 Security 38 Senior Management 39 Taxes 40 Technical/Scientific 41 Telecommunications 42 Temporary/Interim 43 Therapists 44 Traders 45 Venture Capital

46 Development/Fund 47 Economics 48 Education/Training 49 Engineering 50 Environmental 51 Finance 52 General 53 Graphic Arts/Design 54 Human Resources 55 International 56 Laboratory 57 Lawyers/Paralegal 58 Logistics/Mat. Mgmt. 59 Mergers & Acquisitions 60 Manufacturing

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SET — Job Search Success Stories

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity . 2126

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Donald C Wins $110,000+ Manager, Learning and Organizational Development Post in Midwest with R&D Arm of Global Chemical Company-- "Position I Had Been Hoping For-- Offer Exceeded My Expectations"-- Praises SET Resources, Campaign Manager Bill M

Title: Manager, Learning and Organizational Development
Field/Industry: Chemicals R&D
Compensation: $110,000 + 17.5% bonus + full benefits package

 Reporting to the Western Region Team Leader LOD, Don will be responsible for Leadership Development Training Delivery, Team Process Facilitation, Learning Program Development and Process Improvement Intervention. He is delighted, and said this:

     "I gladly accepted because of the entire package. This is the position I had been hoping for. Their offer exceeded my expectations. I must credit the personal interaction with my consultant Bill and the help with my marketing strategy."

 Don mentioned several SET resources as helpful - the solutions for concerns, the resumes, sample letters, the website for finding many sorts of openings, the communication strategy, and the process of identifying all his saleable skills.

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in Northern, Virginia. 4058

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Marion T Now $115,000 HIPAA Specialist for Major Consulting Firm in Mid-Atlantic States -- Pleased for Many Reasons - Credits SET Resume, Job Market Access Center, Other Resources, Marketing Director John R

Title: HIPAA Specialist
Field/Industry: Consulting
Location:Northern, Virginia
Compensation: $115,000.?

 Reporting to a Project Manager, Marion will write policies and procedures for health privacy and security for the armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force). She'll conduct trainings for 160,000 servicemen annually, including 4 in-person seminars and others via Webinars. She's pleased and offered these comments:

     "I like this type of position. It's low stress and later I will be able to telecommute. I'm pleased with the salary. The Work Team is first rate. I have the ability to transfer within the company. It's a good company to stay with the next 5-10 years getting ready for retirement.

 Especially important for me were:

 1. Resume rewrite & sample cover letters

 2. Web search

 3. My SET team leader - John R -- easy access, questions answered promptly, good moral support during a stressful time.

 Marion also mentioned the Industry Characteristics Profile, communication strategy, resume distributions, guidance on interviewing and negotiations, ongoing team services, and more.

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts. 4271

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Jerry Q Wins Multi-Function Position with State College in Massachusetts  Sees Growth, Gets College Education Benefits for Entire Family at Any State Institution  Praises SET Resume and Letters. Guidance on Interview and Followup Strategies from SET Marketing Director Paula G

Title: Staff Assistant, Gym Supervisor, and Pool Operator
Field/Industry: Sports
Location:Boston, Massachusetts
Compensation: $45,000 annual plus extensive benefits

 Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director, Jerry will immediately be responsible for supervision of the schools Old Gymnasium, Supervision of Pool and Pool Staff, Training of Pool and Coaching Staff. He will quickly take on other duties at additional compensation to be determined. Hes pleased and volunteered these comments:

 Free college education benefits for my entire family at any state institution in Massachusetts is a big factor. There is also growth potential for the job itself. The SET documents were the most helpful for me, as well as the interview and follow up strategies.