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Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in New York. 441

Ernie A Wins $115,000-plus Director of Direct Mail Post with Major Mail Order Firm in New York-Received Two Offers in One Week-VP Level Within a Year-Praises SET Resume, Learning How To "Sell Himself"

Title: Director of Direct Mail
Field/Industry: Mail Order-Music/Video/Other
Location:New York
Compensation: $115,000 base plus 15 percent bonus

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, New Member Acquisition, Ernie will be managing a centralized direct mail planning and analysis group for the firm's music and video clubs. He's optimistic about his future, and had this to say:

"I received two offers in the same week. This position is similar to roles I have held before, so I am confident that I will be able to start off strong in this role. Also, there is a Vice President level position open above it that I may be able to move into in 6-9 months."

Ernie pointed to a few of the SET resources that were most helpful:

"I think the biggest impact was from learning how to sell myself better. Using stories to answer interview questions definitely leaves a lasting image. The revisions to my resume also helped bring out my strengths."



success stories • service testimonials Success Stories California Pacific Northwest Southwest Mid Atlantic New England Southeast Rocky Mountain Midwest International SET — Job Search Success Stories Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in New York. 441 Ernie A Wins $115,000-plus Director of Direct Mail Post with Major Mail Order Firm in New York-Received Two Offers in One Week-VP Level Within a Year-Praises SET Resume, Learning How To "Sell Himself" Title: Director of Direct Mail Field/Industry: Mail Order-Music/Video/Other Location:New York Compensation: $115,000 base plus 15 percent bonus Reporting to the Senior Vice President, New Member Acquisition, Ernie will be managing a centralized direct mail planning and analysis group for the firm's music and video clubs. He's optimistic about his future, and had this to say: "I received two offers in the same week. This position is similar to roles I have held before, so I am confident that I will be able to start off strong in this role. Also, there is a Vice President level position open above it that I may be able to move into in 6-9 months." Ernie pointed to a few of the SET resources that were most helpful: "I think the biggest impact was from learning how to sell myself better. Using stories to answer interview questions definitely leaves a lasting image. The revisions to my resume also helped bring out my strengths."
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