{"id":39,"date":"2012-06-11T16:58:48","date_gmt":"2012-06-11T16:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sanfordrose.wpengine.com\/somerset\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2018-06-22T20:17:01","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T20:17:01","slug":"candidate-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sanfordrose.com\/kempfgroup\/candidate-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Looking for a new position is exciting and challenging.\u00a0 With all the new social media tools, applicant tracking systems and job boards, a job seeker has more ways to search for positions than ever before.\u00a0 But, that means that for each position available, the number of candidates has gone up exponentially.\u00a0 Here are some ways to make sure your resume gets seen:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.\u00a0 Recruiters who specialize in your industry will have the best information on positions that are currently open and soon to be available.\u00a0 Work with a recruiter to get exposure to the best companies in your industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2.\u00a0 Make sure your resume is in Microsoft Word 2003 format.\u00a0 While Microsoft Office 2007 has been out for some time, many systems cannot accept resumes in that format or require an additional step to translate it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.\u00a0 In Manufacturing, Aerospace, Lighting Technologies and 3D Printing it is vital to explain your experience and background clearly and concisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4.\u00a0 Have at least one other person proof read your resume and cover letters\/emails.\u00a0 While they may seem insignificant, spelling and grammar mistakes reflect poorly on your attention to detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5.\u00a0 Be as specific as possible.\u00a0 It is difficult to know from a resume what type(s) of position is right for you.\u00a0 Be as specific as possible even if that means giving multiple examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6.\u00a0 Be available &#8211; make sure your resume includes contact information that is current and where you can be reached easily.\u00a0 Cell phones and home email addresses are critical.\u00a0 Be sure your home email address is professional as well.\u00a0 If not, get a new one through Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. Line up references NOW. Be sure they know you are looking, they know some key points you want to emphasize and they remember when you worked together. Having references prepped in advance means you are ready at a moment\u2019s notice when the recruiter needs to talk to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We specialize in the search and placement of leaders in <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Manufacturing, Aerospace, Lighting Technologies and 3D Printing<\/span> positions.\u00a0\u00a0 We also conduct retained leadership position searches in other functions and industries.\u00a0\u00a0 We are skilled in working with qualified individuals as they approach career transitions, and would love to meet and assist you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A great first step is to share with us your current resume. \u00a0\u00a0With this, we can keep our eyes open for opportunities that may fit your unique background.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please take a look at the current set of search engagements that our team is currently prioritizing, and if you are interested in learning more, please contact us immediately.\u00a0 Also, please consider others you know who may be qualified and interested in one of these great opportunities.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">We devote our practice to providing world-class retained executive search services to its clients. \u00a0We focus on creating long-term value for our clients and their owners. We pride ourselves in our ability to identify the rare candidates to fit our client&#8217;s needs.\u00a0 All of our services are conducted with adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What We Do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We work on behalf of client companies to search for and recruit highly qualified executives.\u00a0 All fees related to the search are client paid.\u00a0 Every search is based on a solid working relationship with our client.\u00a0 This includes developing a thorough understanding of the position specification, organizational structure and company culture, as well as the client&#8217;s expectations of the new person in the position.\u00a0 We then search for the best candidates utilizing our extensive network of industry contacts and referral sources and our vast central database of candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Our job at this point is twofold:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To determine whether a person&#8217;s qualifications, interests and objectives are aligned with the opportunity; and<\/li>\n<li>To brief the prospective candidate on the position requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Only if we determine that there is candidate interest and that they possess the appropriate qualifications and attributes will we discuss the candidate&#8217;s credentials with the client.\u00a0 Once a mutual interest is established between the client and a candidate, we become facilitators of the process.<\/p>\n<p>Our search\u00a0consultant will brief you thoroughly about the job, client company and the interview process.\u00a0 The consultant will assist in negotiating all aspects of any employment offer and will help to identify and resolve and issues that may arise.\u00a0 Counsel on cost of living and relocation issues can also be provided.<\/p>\n<p>We are not an employment agency, outplacement firm or advisor on career strategies.\u00a0 We counsel only with regard to the opportunities associated with our active search assignments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Career<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most of the people we approach are not actively in the job market.\u00a0 Frequently, they are qualified executives in satisfactory situations interested only in having exceptional career opportunities brought to their attention for serious consideration.\u00a0 If you are going to leverage your career to its maximum potential, you will probably make several appropriate and timely job changes over the course of your working life.\u00a0 In order to do that most effectively, you must have a career strategy and give careful thought to how to achieve your goals.\u00a0 You and your family should define your values with respect to your work and desired quality of life.\u00a0 When we are aware of your qualifications, goals and values, we can approach you with those opportunities that are consistent with them.<\/p>\n<p>In this era of corporate restructuring and downsizing, anyone can lose a good job with little notice.\u00a0 Therefore, it is a good idea to establish an early relationship with us.\u00a0 If you should unexpectedly find yourself in the job market, we will be ahead of the game by already knowing the kinds of opportunities that will be attractive to you<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Work with Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Career development is a serious process.\u00a0 If you use an opportunity that our consultant has presented to you simply to &#8220;shop&#8221; or to try to establish your market value, you are doing yourself a disservice and wasting everyone&#8217;s time.\u00a0 There are less risky and more cost-efficient ways to establish your worth.\u00a0 In exploring a career opportunity with your Sanford Rose Associates<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Search Consultant, you should keep some important points in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be honest and share not only your career aspirations and values, but also any obstacles to consideration of an opportunity;<\/li>\n<li>If you have concerns, tell us in a timely manner so that we can deal with them;<\/li>\n<li>Provide a complete description of your work experience;<\/li>\n<li>Promptly provide requested materials;<\/li>\n<li>We know the clients needs and culture, listen and respond to our counseling;<\/li>\n<li>Provide us with solid professional references that know you and your work well; and<\/li>\n<li>Be proactive; a call right after an interview, for instance, is an important part of success in the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may rest assured that we will be sensitive to your personal and professional needs and goals.\u00a0 Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the process.\u00a0 Our ongoing relationships with our clients often provides us ongoing relationships with candidates we place.\u00a0 Therefore, we want to win relationships for life with both our clients and the executives we place with them.\u00a0 The quality and value of our service is what earns those relationships and adds value to our clients and execuitives placed with them.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a new position is exciting and challenging.\u00a0 With all the new social media tools, applicant tracking systems and job boards, a job seeker has more ways to search for positions than ever before.\u00a0 But, that means that for each position available, the number of candidates has gone up exponentially.\u00a0 Here are some ways to make sure your resume gets seen: 1.\u00a0 Recruiters who specialize in your industry will have the best information on positions that are currently open and soon to be available.\u00a0 Work with a recruiter to get exposure to the best companies in your industry. 2.\u00a0 Make sure your resume is in Microsoft Word 2003 format.\u00a0 While Microsoft Office 2007 has been out for some time, many systems cannot accept resumes in that format or require an additional step to translate it.\u00a0 3.\u00a0 In Manufacturing, Aerospace, Lighting Technologies and 3D Printing it is vital to explain your experience and background clearly and concisely. 4.\u00a0 Have at least one other person proof read your resume and cover letters\/emails.\u00a0 While they may seem insignificant, spelling and grammar mistakes reflect poorly on your attention to detail. 5.\u00a0 Be as specific as possible.\u00a0 It is difficult to know from a resume what type(s) of position is right for you.\u00a0 Be as specific as possible even if that means giving multiple examples. 6.\u00a0 Be available &#8211; make sure your resume includes contact information that is current and where you can be reached easily.\u00a0 Cell phones and home email addresses are critical.\u00a0 Be sure your home email address is professional as well.\u00a0 If not, get a new one through Gmail, Yahoo or Hotmail. 7. Line up references NOW. Be sure they know you are looking, they know some key points you want to emphasize and they remember when you worked together. Having references prepped in advance means you are ready at a moment\u2019s notice when the recruiter needs to talk to them. We specialize in the search and placement of leaders in Manufacturing, Aerospace, Lighting Technologies and 3D Printing positions.\u00a0\u00a0 We also conduct retained leadership position searches in other functions and industries.\u00a0\u00a0 We are skilled in working with qualified individuals as they approach career transitions, and would love to meet and assist you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A great first step is to share with us your current resume. \u00a0\u00a0With this, we can keep our eyes open for opportunities that may fit your unique background.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please take a look at the current set of search engagements that our team is currently prioritizing, and if you are interested in learning more, please contact us immediately.\u00a0 Also, please consider others you know who may be qualified and interested in one of these great opportunities. We devote our practice to providing world-class retained executive search services to its clients. \u00a0We focus on creating long-term value for our clients and their owners. We pride ourselves in our ability to identify the rare candidates to fit our client&#8217;s needs.\u00a0 All of our services are conducted with adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards. What We Do We work on behalf of client companies to search for and recruit highly qualified executives.\u00a0 All fees related to the search are client paid.\u00a0 Every search is based on a solid working relationship with our client.\u00a0 This includes developing a thorough understanding of the position specification, organizational structure and company culture, as well as the client&#8217;s expectations of the new person in the position.\u00a0 We then search for the best candidates utilizing our extensive network of industry contacts and referral sources and our vast central database of candidates. Our job at this point is twofold: To determine whether a person&#8217;s qualifications, interests and objectives are aligned with the opportunity; and To brief the prospective candidate on the position requirements. &nbsp; Only if we determine that there is candidate interest and that they possess the appropriate qualifications and attributes will we discuss the candidate&#8217;s credentials with the client.\u00a0 Once a mutual interest is established between the client and a candidate, we become facilitators of the process. Our search\u00a0consultant will brief you thoroughly about the job, client company and the interview process.\u00a0 The consultant will assist in negotiating all aspects of any employment offer and will help to identify and resolve and issues that may arise.\u00a0 Counsel on cost of living and relocation issues can also be provided. We are not an employment agency, outplacement firm or advisor on career strategies.\u00a0 We counsel only with regard to the opportunities associated with our active search assignments. Your Career Most of the people we approach are not actively in the job market.\u00a0 Frequently, they are qualified executives in satisfactory situations interested only in having exceptional career opportunities brought to their attention for serious consideration.\u00a0 If you are going to leverage your career to its maximum potential, you will probably make several appropriate and timely job changes over the course of your working life.\u00a0 In order to do that most effectively, you must have a career strategy and give careful thought to how to achieve your goals.\u00a0 You and your family should define your values with respect to your work and desired quality of life.\u00a0 When we are aware of your qualifications, goals and values, we can approach you with those opportunities that are consistent with them. 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