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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.
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Job Market Access Center — Job Search Success Stories
Client comments on how Job Market Access Center services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in California. 2640
Karen N Now $55,000+ Financial Advisor with Major Brokerage Firm in Southern California--Pleased For Several Reasons--"Tom H Was Incredibly Supportive"-- Praises Several Job Market Access Center Resources
Title: Financial AdvisorField/Industry: Securities Brokerage & Financial Services
Location:California
Compensation: $55,000 + bonus
Reporting to a Branch Manager, Karen will advise clients on financial plans, utilizing her knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Her duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash fl ow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies. She's pleased for several reasons:"I really like the job flexibility. I have the opportunity to grow my own business and not worry about being downsized in the future. This is a potentially lucrative, life long career. The office is close to my home. There is a diverse workgroup. There are several female brokers around my age or older. There is also a supportive management.
"Tom was incredibly supportive. He gave me fantastic advice and was always there to help talk me through different ideas. He was always openminded and respected my need for flexibility as well as financial goals."
Karen also noted as helpful the resumes, solutions for liabilities, communication strategy, suggestions for career and industry options, the resume distributions to growth firms and recruiters, and the Job Market Access Center for finding advertised and recruiter openings, growth firms and other desirable employers, interviewing and negotiating guidance, and more.
Client comments on how Job Market Access Center services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity . 3181
Dave E Now $170,000++ Senior Vice President Development for Hotel Chain in Midwest-- Sees Growth Potential, Gets Equity Ownership-- "People Are a Great Fit"-- Job Market Access Center "Materials Assisted in Getting Noticed Immediately in the Marketplace"-- Notes Most Job Market Access Center Resources as Helpful
Title: Senior Vice President DevelopmentField/Industry: Hotel Chain
Compensation: $170,000 + up to 20% bonus + equity in hotels
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of the parent company, Dave's task will be to launch a new division within this $1 billion privately held company in select-service lodging. He will develop 35 to 45 lodging properties over the next 5 years, carrying either of two well known brand names. He will also organize an operating management company to manage the properties. He's enthusiastic about this move:"I have the future potential of creating a new company in my area of expertise. There is also growth potential in terms of equity ownership and position -- to eventually become the COO of the company. I'll be developing high quality assets, and the people are a great fit."
Dave was impressed with the effectiveness of the Job Market Access Center resources:"The access to all the databases and the focus of my resume and other materials assisted in getting noticed immediately in the market place. The electronic communication was very good."
Dave noted many resources were helpful, including the resumes, CEO Bio, letters, solutions for concerns, Industry Characteristics Profile, the plan for developing interviews, suggestions for career options, the resume distributions, guidance on interviewing, support team communication, and the Job Market Access Center for advertised, recruiter and emerging openings, growth firms and other good employer prospects to contact, and getting information before interviews.
Client comments on how Job Market Access Center services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in Orange Cty, California. 4016
Jim P Now $100,000+ Senior Account Manager for Electronic Products Manufacturer in Southern California and Mexico -- Pleased With Compensation, Opportunity -- Praises Job Market Access Center Resources, Marketing Director Ann H
Title: Sales Consultant 2/ (Snr. Account Mgr)Field/Industry: Mfg: Consumer Products
Location:Orange Cty, California
Compensation: $100K base + commision + car allowance + bonus
Reporting to a VP, Jim wil be responsible for a dedicated sales channel to Japanese Maquiladoras in Mexico. He's pleased and volunteered this:"I'm happy with the total package ( compensation, location (soho), benefits, career opportunity). I was also happy to overcome the age obstacle.
"Ann H provided the highest continuous support possible and kept my motivation going to find the right position."
Jim also noted the effectiveness of the Job Market Access Center resume, the Job Market Access Center and the communication strategy.
