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 . 2109

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Sam T Wins $100,000+ Global Marketing Director Position with Power Equipment Leasing/Sale Firm in Midwest-- "Good Fit"-- Credits SET Resume, Other Resources

Title: Global Marketing Director
Field/Industry: Power Equipment Leasing/Sale
Compensation: $100,000 base + bonus

 Reporting to the President/COO, Sam will manage global marketing for the firm, which leases and sells heavy power equipment to industry. He told Campaign Manager Sue W that he considers the position a good fit and he's pleased that he won't have to relocate.

 He mentioned the SET resume as especially effective, but also noted many other resources as helpful. He used the website for many purposes, finding emerging opportunities, employers to contact, growth firms, advertised openings, advanced strategies, getting information before interviews, and more.

 He also noted other helpful resources, including the Industry Characteristics Profile, suggestions for career and industry options, the solutions for concerns, the surfacing of all his strengths, guidance on interviews and negotiations, ongoing services from Information Services and Client Services teams, and the supportive relationship he enjoyed with Sue W.

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in Miami, Florida. 4109

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Fred B

Title: Manufacturing Manager
Field/Industry: Mfg: Plastics / Rubber
Location:Miami, Florida
Compensation: $163,000/year

 My background and experience are an excellent fit with the company, and the company has several areas which need "fixing" badly. I will determine ways to reduce costs and improve productivity, determine the best ways to increase plant capacity, develop plant performance standards, and improve supply chain issues.

 The company has growth potential, but needs to be "fixed" before this can be obtained. Thus far age has not been an issue, because of the need the company has for someone with my background.

 Christine F has been very helpful and responsive.

 Access to your website and databases has identified good leads. The most valuable portion of your mailings has been to Recruiters. I have received two good leads through the Head Hunters, including my present position.

Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in Denver, Colorado. 4358

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Derek I Wins $185,000 Position as Director of Consulting Services in Texas with Computer Software & Services Firm  Overcomes Liability, Had Three Offers  High Praise for SET Marketing Director Judy M, SET Research

Title: Director, Consulting Services
Field/Industry: Computers: Software
Location:Denver, Colorado
Compensation: $185,000

 Reporting to the Global Vice President - Services, Derek will 1) Drive revenue in the customer base 2) Enable new software sales 3) Ensure quality delivery 4) Manage internal & external utilization 5) Manage a $2.2MM P&L. Hes pleased with his new position and with SET:

 I was presented with offers from three different firms. While this firm didn't offer the most money, they expressed a clear vision combined with strong values that align with mine. I had been out of the technical arena for more than 6 years, which created a large obstacle. When I sought an employer, I spent many hours studying their products, culture, position, competitors, and market.

 

 My coach, Judy M, was a huge asset to my search. She was not only an encouragement but an accountability partner. She helped me hone my networking, interviewing, and negotiating skills. She brought to my attention a couple of irritating habits I have developed over the last few years and helped me overcome those roadblocks.

 

 Her never give up attitude was tremendous. I made significant use of the SET research tools. I was able to narrow down the type of company I was looking for and then select specific firms to target. It helped me gain a clear and concise understanding of those target companies. This is a valuable resource that enhanced my search immeasurably.