When sending a thank you letter after an interview, focus on two or three things the interviewer singled out as important in a candidate and how you meet those requirements.
Also, make sure you double check spelling and grammar. When in doubt about the correct spellings of names and/or titles of the interviewers, call the office secretary. For more tips like this, visit the professionals at LiveJobCoach.
It’s not just the paper on the wall that determines one’s career success, but rather how good they are at their job.
Success in any field requires certain attributes, such as self-confidence and social skills, as opposed to simply a degree.
“Therefore, do not make it look like you have a degree when you don’t,” said Fred Coon, CEO of StewartCooperCoon. “This will kill you when references and vitals are checked.”
Some people don’t send cover letters because they think the recipient doesn’t pay attention to it. That may be true for a few of them, but you don’t know which ones they are. Therefore, you should always send a cover letter.
The only exception is when the resume is hand delivered to a hiring manager, or a phone/in-person discussion resulted in an agreement to have the resume dropped off. For tips on how write an effective cover letter, check out the SCC Blog.
One of the key aspects of landing an interview is having a resume that highlights your unique skills and experience. Potential employers want to know what you accomplished during your time on a job, not the sleep-inducing assigned responsibilities.
Therefore, as you review the list of requirements for positions you plan to pursue, determine how your talents and past accomplishments meet their needs. Next, identify ho you can show these attributes in action.
“Transitioning from one position or career to another is a matter of marketing,” said Oliver Cornell, Executive Career Consultant at Stewart, Cooper and Coon, Inc. “It’s all in how you position and package yourself.”
The hardest part of a job search will be keeping a positive attitude when weeks turn into months. It’s very easy to start out fast and furious then lose confidence when no offers are given.
In order to avoid becoming discouraged, take the time to examine when and how disappointments occurred. You will then have to judge the accuracy of your thinking and possibly develop alternate viewpoints on the events.
Judy Reeves and Bill Temple are just two examples of highly-qualified and candidate-focused Stewart, Cooper & Coon consultants that effectively utilize their extensive experience to motivate clients throughout their job search.
According to a client satisfaction survey, Stewart, Cooper, and Coon did very well. Clients were very satisfied with the similarity between what the initial executive consultant presented to them and the services actually delivered by the Campaign Director and the other members of your SC&C Support Team. Most clients thought SC&C’s administrative communications and services being conducted in a timely manner, the level of courtesy and professionalism.
Concerning our Campaign Directors and Staff Support Team most clients checked the “very satisfied” box. Our research team got postitive ressultes in terms of their responsiveness and courtesy.
In the comment section below this box, One client wrote, “Bill Temple is very knowledgeable, personable, professional and a real pleasure to work with.”
When reviewing the work of the resume and webfolio teams, in terms of the quality of their work and timeliness, Stweart, Cooper, & Coon got rave reviews.
As far as satisfaction for value of investment, client Mark K. wrote the following:
“I am happy about the fact that SC&C offers the extended service in my agteement with them. Should I change jobs or be downsized as part of another merger, I can come back to them and begin again to work with my team to find my next position. Bill Temple gave me excellent advice as I pursued both the positions I was targeting. Did the work to date meet or exceed my expectations, YES. I have to view this as a sunk cost that could benefit me in the future if the current new role does not pan out. I am willing to accept that but it still leaves a lump in my throat, at a time when cash flow is not where you want it.
Mark also commented that the areas of the campaign that stood out to him as being most beneficial are: “Resume, WebFolio, Research & Target Selections, Value Proposition Statements, and Bridging to the Calling Division were beneficial. I would highly recommend SC&C to others as I was very impressed from the start with Judy Reeves and Bill Temple only added to that. I can tell that you have some excellent resources on staff behind these two.
Stewart Cooper & Coon kindly thanks all our clients for their input!
Stewart Cooper & Coon has been a recent victim of a number of attacks on our business and our key executives by an unidentified individual or individuals. We are taking all appropriate tactics to address these unsigned, undocumented attacks. We offer a $10,000 reward for anyone who assists us in identifying those attempting to damage our firm and bringing them to justice.
Our Chairman/Founder, Fred Coon, is a highly credentialed expert within our category, a Licensed Employment Agent, an Executive Recruiter, a Job and Career Transition Coach, and author of numerous articles and the highly regarded career campaign guide “Ready, Aim Hired”. He and our equally qualified SC&C team have guarded our excellent reputation since the onset of our business in 1995. Integrity and honesty are the watchwords of our Mission Statement and the work we do with the thousands of executive clients in search whom we serve each year with valuable and successful career campaign and transition programs. As opposed to others in the career management category, SC&C has been under the same ownership and management leadership since its inception. Licensed by the State of Arizona, we are a member in excellent standing within the Top Echelon Executive Recruiting Group, Better Business Bureau and the group of Fortune 1000 corporations we serve with recruiting, outplacement and pre-boarding services.
Ours is an organization that is known to under-promise and over deliver, one that assures the expectations of our clients are discussed in advance with each assigned Executive Coach to assure clarity and compatibility of our mutual goals.
A recent posting to the ExecuNet Consulting Roundtable may be helpful to understand our position as we deal with accusations of non-performance. Please refer to <Consulting@execunetgroups.com>
“I have experience with Bill Temple at Stewart, Cooper and Coon; their system works… and Bill is one of the best coaches you will ever meet…a gentleman of the highest integrity.
Also, Stewart, Cooper and Coon will help you put together a web profile which is an effective marketing tool for executives, allowing recruiters or staffing personnel to quickly delve into your accomplishments and success stories. Understand, you will have to invest some time upfront to pull together all appropriate information to help (them) market your skills (your features, advantages and benefits, just like a product). However, you will be able to use this information from your web profile in so many ways:
- letter of qualifications
- follow up letters using appropriate success stories as examples of how “similar” challenges were addressed in the past
- introductory letters
- as notes in interviews to quickly address behavioral questions – give me an example of a time when…….
- first 90 day plan presentations
Further you will have access to Hoover’s to pull all kinds of information on any company you desire to contact and SC&C will make the initial contacts if you so desire.
I am currently in the final stages of interviewing for a CEO position, my third interview. I am confident that I would not be in the final (candidate) group without Bill Temple’s guidance.
- J Webb
Monday July 21, 6:00 am ET
CANTON, OHIO, July 28 /PSNewsLIVEwire-FirstCall/ Bernadette Ayers — Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc, SC&C Fred Coon) Http://www.stewartcoopercoon.com
This is the third article in a series exploring executive job search and career change for six-figure executives. We have identified Stewart Cooper & Coon Inc. as a very well-respected establishment in the career marketing, executive placement and recruiting field.
Stewart, Cooper & Coon has provided executive career transition, executive coaching, employment services, career counseling, placement advice, recruiting and pre-boarding services to over 100,000 executives who have come to them, over the past decade, seeking to change jobs, or their careers, or who are in need of career advice or assistance to help them land their next valuable career opportunity.
As part of this series, today, I spoke with the Nancy N. and Russ C. and Russ G.. They have all utilized Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc., executive placement services.
Bernadette: So I’m guessing all of you would recommend Stewart Cooper and Coon, Inc. to friends and colleagues?
Nancy N: I would absolutely recommend SCC to anyone who hasn’t done interviewing recently or who would like to differentiate themselves from other applicants. The people here are true professionals. I had the highest expectations and they certainly rose above them!
Russ C: I’m a VP of Sales and Marketing for a fortune 1000 company.
Their program offers us an A to Z approach thru the entire process. I wish I had found them earlier on in my career.
Russ G: This is a very valuable experience, I was promoted up thru my career, I was sought after so I didn’t need to interview all that much. If I chose to go out of this industry I would certainly use this program. I recommend this program highly.
Bernadette: Thank you all for your time!
Monday July 21, 6:00 am ET
CANTON, OHIO, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ Bernadette Ayers — Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc, SC&C Fred Coon) Http://www.stewartcoopercoon.com
The second article in this series explores what type of six-figure, executives choose a career marketing firm. It appears that Stewart Cooper & Coon Inc. is clearly a choice for these executives as evidenced by the comments contained in this article. They appear to be well-respected in the career marketing, executive placement and recruiting fields.
Stewart, Cooper & Coon over the past decade, has provided executive career transition, executive coaching, employment services, career counseling, placement advice, recruiting, pre-boarding and other services to over 100,000 executives who have come to them seeking assistance in a changing economy and job market and who realize the need for professional career advice as they target new career opportunities.
As part of this series, today, I spoke with Bruce A. and Linda A. (not related)who have both taken advantage of the executive placement, coaching, and recruiting services provided by Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc.
Bernadette: What type of executive in job search would choose SC&C?
Bruce A: I hadn’t interviewed for a job in over 20 yrs. It has been a progression of promotions or people I already knew asking me to join their company. I had no idea how to do an interview. I was nowhere prepared. I was so thankful I found SC&C to help me thru this process.
Bernadette: And your opinion, Linda?
Linda A : I am thrilled with SCC they have been such a huge asset to me in my job search and prep for finding a new job. I have a real action plan that extends far beyond just putting together a resume.
Once again, it appears that Stewart, Cooper & Coon, Inc. is a major contributor to the career marketing success of six-figure executives. and executive placement arena. More from other SC&C clients to following subsequent articles.
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Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc. SC&C Fred Coon
Monday July 21, 6:00 am ET
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, July 21 /PRNLIVEwire-FirstCall/ — Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc, SC&C Fred Coon) Http://www.stewartcoopercoon.com
My name is Bernadette I am a career marketing expert and analyst. Stewart Cooper & Coon Inc. is a very well respected establishment in the career marketing field. Stewart, Cooper & Coon has provided executive career transition, executive coaching, employment services, career counseling, placement advice and recruiting services to over 100,000 executives who have come to us seeking to change jobs, needed career advice or assistance in helping them land their next job or career opportunity. Today I have the pleasure of interviewing clients of Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc.
Bernadette: How do you rate Stewart Cooper & Coon Vs. Competition?
Curtis W: Other firms, I didn’t know where they were from- everything was done over the phone. Stewart Cooper & Coon, Inc. is located in Phoenix, Arizona. At the other company all the work was left up to me to do. At Stewart Cooper and Coon, you get personal attention, regularly scheduled meetings, a lot of support from career coach, able to come to the offices and conduct meaningful in person interviews. Whereas other companies only do phone interviews.
Bernadette: How about you Lauren, How do you rate Stewart, Cooper & Coon versus the competition?
Lauren M: I chose SC&C because you were the most credible in the industry. I found that the other companies were questionable and the value was not there for what the fee was. There is much more of hands on approach with Stewart Cooper & Coon Inc. I was working with a career coach and being able to effectively mold my campaign. The other company was not going to give me the same attention for the fee.
Bernadette: So we know that Stewart Cooper & Coon Inc. really holds your hand thru the whole process. They take this process seriously and go out of their way to help each client. We know why to choose Stewart Cooper & Coon Inc. But what type of person would choose SC&C?
Bruce A: I hadn’t interviewed for a job in over 20 yrs. It has been a progression of promotions or people I already knew asking me to join their company. I had no idea how to do an interview. I was nowhere prepared. I was so thankful I found SC&C to help me thru this process.
Bernadette: And your opinions, Linda, Nancy, and Russ?
Linda A : I am thrilled with SCC they have been such a huge asset to me in my job search and prep for finding a new job. I have a real action plan that extends far beyond just putting together a resume.
Bernadette: So I’m guessing all of you would recommend Stewart Cooper and Coon, Inc. to friends colleagues?
Nancy N: I would absolutely recommend SCC to anyone who hasn’t done interviewing recently or who would like to differentiate themselves from other applicants. The people here are true professionals. I had the highest expectations and they certainly rose above them!
Russ C: I’m a VP of Sales and Marketing for a fortune 1000 company.
Their program offers us an A to Z approach thru the entire process. I wish I had found them earlier on in my career.
Russ G: This is a very valuable experience, I was promoted up thru my career, I was sought after so I didn’t need to interview all that much. If I chose to go out of this industry I would certainly use this program. I recommend this program highly.
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