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Brian- 39 days- 3 interviews- 1 job offer- $66,000 salary increase-  Director of Maintenance to Technical Expert.  ...Brian retired from the service.  As an expert in nuclear maintenance, he was encountering difficulty in locating a company in his target city that used these unique skills.  Additionally, after years of being a "road-warrior" he was hoping he could minimize his extensive travels. 

  

Jerry- 8 weeks- 3 interviews- 3 job offers- 21+% salary increase ($20,000+)- Regional Sales Manager (unemployed) to Senior Account Executive.  Jerry had been out of work for four months when he approached R.L. Stevens for help narrowing down his choices...his major priority was to join a company with a strong growth curve, where he could use his extensive project management and sales skills...

 

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Neal- 9 weeks- 3 interviews- 1 Job Offer- increase ($90,000)+Bonus- Unemployed to Director ...Neal came to RL Stevens after completion of his MBA and having never worked in the U.S. before, although he had worked for American corporations abroad for several years. His primary concerns were finding the right potential employers, making sure the correct contact methods were implemented, being properly prepared for interviews and making sure his experience and education would be viewed in the most effective way...

Laura- 8 weeks- 5 interviews- 2 job offers- Unemployed to Department Lead ...Because of the client’s need to get back into the market place as soon as possible, Carole decided to put Laura into a fast track program. Together, they completed the resume in just one and a half weeks and then turned their efforts toward the unpublished market. Laura began to contact past business clients and conduct informational interviewing. Her efforts paid off … one of her old clients suggested she contact the state and Laura followed up on the lead....

 

Andrew- 37 weeks- 5 interviews- 1 job offer- 10% salary increase ($17,000)-  Unemployed Vice President - Market Research and Analytics to Director of Analytics.  Andrew realized that since he had not actively searched for a new position for 8 years...he needed a directed marketing-based career search, similar to ones he himself had worked on in his career...few prospects for advancement...help him gain quality interviews in companies where he could grow...

 

Walter- 9 weeks- 3 interviews- 1 job offer-  Unemployed IT Manager to Director, IT.  Walter had been unemployed for four weeks...He realized that since he had not looked for work for 11+ years, he needed a stronger resume and cover letters and more effective ways to generate interviews...Time was of the essence... 

 

Dan- 2 weeks- 1 interview- 1 job offer-  Unemployed to Quality Assurance Specialist.  ...unemployed 11 months, had distributed numerous resumes that resulted in no interviews...he needed help in organizing his campaign, developing a good resume, and assistance with finding a good fit...

 

Kerry- 8 weeks- 1 interview- 1 job offer- 14% salary increase-  Unemployed Senior Account Manager to Sales Representative.  Kerry...after being unemployed for six months...had not received any interviews and needed to find a new position quickly...had been in the same industry...was ready to make a change...

 

Ken- 3 interviews- 2 job offers- Account Manager Unemployed to Account Manager.  ...Ken...had been unexpected let go...3 months prior and had distributed numerous resumes that resulted in no interviews... wanted a career similar to what he [had]...additionally, he was looking for company stability-and as soon as possible...

 

Carole- 12 weeks- 4 interviews- 2 job offers- 100% salary increase-  Unemployed Project Coordinator to Office Manager.  Carole had relocated from California and knew nobody in the metro area.  She came to R.L. Stevens & Associates to help her leverage her experience and explore new opportunities...

 

Randy- 5 interviews- 1 job offer- 9% salary increase-  Retired Military Unemployed to Program Analyst Supply Chain.  As a retired Military Officer, Randy secured RLS' services to assist him in transferring his skills into civilian/corporate America...He was looking for more security...leaned on RLS to assist him in learning his best options...

 

 Walter- 1 week-  5 interviews- 3 job offers-  Unemployed Banker to Branch Manager.  In his early 50's, Walter...left his company of 10 years when someone less qualified passed him over for a promotion.  Unemployed and undereducated, and running out of funds, Walter needed immediate assistance...

 

Sanford- 22 weeks- 6 interviews- 1 job offer- 22% salary increase-   Unemployed Of Counsel to Staff Attorney.  Sanford...needed assistance in developing a job search.  After being hired as an attorney right out of law school, his prior employment changes were easily facilitated...he needed [help] developing marketing materials, researching employers, finding opportunities that had not matured into current job openings, and presenting himself effectively in interviews...

 
 

 

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