SnapDragon Associates

Magic Beans! Finding a new career takes an Olympic effort!

"In tough economic times, there are no magic beans to find a job for you.  You must create your own magic to be seen and it's not impossible, regardless of what you are hearing on the news."  excerpt from presentation given to U-Mass Building Materials Program April 15, 2009 by Mark Barnard

A good friend and industry colleague called me yesterday to ask if I knew of a good resume service/outplacement service he could use to jump start what was looking like a dead search effort.  I asked him what he was looking for and he explained that he had found a company who was going to re-write his two page resume into a more concentrated one page document and then they would market his resume to 5000 recruiters, employers and others employers.  My questions went to what they were going to do that he could not do himself?  Then I asked him costs and found that this “service” would cost him a few thousand but at this point, nothing was happening and he wanted to think outside the box. 

People need to keep their money and if you want to pay someone for help finding work, hire a coach for an hour or two and go to work with suggestions they can make.  There is no magic bean that anyone can sell you to give an advantage that you cannot find yourself.  Use of websites such as LinkedIn.com, Executnet.com or similar sights are networking spaces where you will find 1000’s of contacts.  You have to put in the work to find them and it’s not easy, nothing worth doing ever is.  You need to think of job searching as an Olympic event and that requires an Olympic effort.  As my father used to say to me as a young boy, you get out what you put in. 

If you would like some advice, call our OSG staff and they can help you formulate a plan, build a knock out resume and save you thousands.

About the author:  Mark Barnard is President of SnapDragon Associates, LLC, a full service consulting and recruiting company. They offer a common sense approach to problem solving in the lumber and building products industry where they have spent the majority of their careers.  SnapDragon’s focus is on consulting and recruiting for businesses and professionals in the Building Materials and Lumber Industries.  For more information and contact information go to www.snapdragonassociates.com or call them at (603) 621- 9037.

 

Spring Tune Up Time for your Resume!

In today’s job market, having a resume that stands out from the rest is imperative.

As recruiters, we review hundred’s of resumes on a daily basis – We know what it takes to maximize your visibility and ultimately get you invited to interview. For as little as $99, we will rework and tune-up your current resume to give it that professional look needed to excel in the job market. We also offer full resume writing services, proofing, cover letters, personal ‘sizzle’ sheets, reference reports, follow-up letters and much more!

 

Spring Resume Tune-up Special

 

o      Entry Level: $99

o      Mid Level: $149

o      Executive Level: $199

 

Looking to advance your job search? We provide Career Coaching in areas of Interviewing, Networking, Negotiation skills and much more. Our career specialists can assist you in optimizing your job search success by customizing a marketing plan that is specific to your needs.

 

Take 20% OFF all coaching and writing services this month only!

*Ask about our bundle options as well.

 

For a complete price list and more information on our Outplacement Services, Contact us at: 603-621-9037 ext 3 or OSG@snapdragonassociates.com

 

**Spring Special offer ends May 31^st. Contact a Career Specialist today!

 

Investigation for Jobs in the Lumber industry

                                                

“Despite current market trends, more and more companies are stepping up and investing into their teams. If you can drive sales, lower costs, improve the bottom line, people want to meet you.”

Mark Barnard Consultant to the LBM Industry.

Investigating: The Key to Finding a Solid Company

 

Are People Hiring?  This is a question we are getting daily and the answer is yes, they are.  However, you won’t find the job of a career listed on some Monstrous website.  If you want to find a new job, do some digging and be prepared to get to the top decision makers.  For most companies, the idea of bringing in additional bodies is not on the front burner just for the sake of adding to payroll.  On the other hand, if you are an impact player who can drive down costs, increase market share and profits, there are many companies who want to talk to you.  It is our experience that in these markets where profits are down, sales forecasts are dismal, companies want to re-tool and improve their management in all facets from operations to sales to management and marketing.  It is an excellent time to test the waters and find a new home if you are a star player.  We specialize in finding top performers new positions based upon getting to the top executives and planting seeds in their minds on how they can benefit from adding to their teams.  If you are interested in knowing more, give us a call and have a confidential talk with one of our staff. 

About the author:  Mark Barnard is President of SnapDragon Associates, LLC, a full service consulting and recruiting company. They offer a common sense approach to problem solving in the lumber and building products industry where they have spent the majority of their careers.  SnapDragon’s focus is on consulting and recruiting for businesses and professionals in the Building Materials and Lumber Industries.  For more information and contact information go to www.snapdragonassociates.com or call them at (603) 621- 9037.