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Ronald K Wins $75,000 Operations Manager Position with Manufacturer of Communications Test Equipment in Plains States -- "Fits My Goals, Skills and Experience Much Better" -- Says SET Resources Gave Him Confidence

Title: Operations Manager
Field/Industry: Communications Test Equipment
Compensation: $75,000 base

 Reporting to the CEO of the division, Ron will function as a plant manager, managing production, facility, purchasing, engineering, and maintenance. He'll also assist the Sales VP with quotes for existing and new customers. He's excited about his prospects, and said this:

     "This position fits my goals, skills and experience much better than the position I am now in. The location is ok and familiar to me... we have included an increasing salary schedule in the offer over a 2 year period depending on performance, that allows me to be in my target salary range."

 Ron noted the three things that helped him most:

     "First, SET gave me the confidence to market myself with good materials."

     "The good materials, the resume and other written supporting documents made a difference. Second, the interviewing skills learned through the provided materials were key. Third, the targeted market distribution of resumes and search agents was effective."

 Ron also mentioned the plan for developing interviews, the communication strategy, use of the website for several purposes, and the ability to pinpoint all of his skills.