Chicagoland members?
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Topic: Chicagoland members?
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Subject: Chicagoland members?
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 11:51am
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Anyone know a of a good employment recruiter? I'm not having very much luck with Monster, Craigslist or Linkeden. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
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Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 12:37pm
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Don't forget Indeed.com. As I mentioned before, I think its the best job listing service. Don't rely on ads, although an ad could work out for you. As I mentioned, I got my NC job through Monster. In my other prior job searches, none of the positions I won were advertised. I started calling and networking potential employers. If one had no opportunities, I'd ask if he knew anyone else that might. Get on the phone to any industries in the area that could use your skills. Its a lot easier to get through the secretaries if you know someone on the inside. Are there any professional organizations that people who do what you do belong to? Sometimes there are on-line listings of association members or, in the case of my NC search, I got lists of all the state licensed "Professional Geologists" and "Registered Site Managers" that included employer ID and phone numbers. Network, network, network. Hang in there and good luck with the search. I've never been too impressed with recruiters. They are always there and bugging you until you are the one looking for a job, then they got nuthin' to say. There is a national outfit, surely a presence in Chicago area, that does technical placement called Aerotek. I am really unimpressed with them, but it's only a phone call, so why not. I wondered if recruiters even get much business these days with the internet. Why would employers want to drop what used to be 30% of a years salary to find someone, but some employer type friends of mine said they still use recruiters, so you never know. EDIT: Here is another one I must have used, because I just got an email from them www.rengineeringjobs.com. (gotta cancel my subscription) ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 3:20pm
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Hang in there Pete.... I'm praying for you. Kris |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 4:01pm
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Try Aerotek, Kelly Government Solutions or you can contact Mike Coulter of IPR Recruiting: mike@iprrecruiting.com; Phone 610 256-1274 (work). Tell him Chris Dail referred you. I have used all three over the years when looking. Regards ------------- 1968 Barracuda Super Sport |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 4:28pm
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Another thought Pete. Have you gotten on the websites of any and all perspective employers in your area. Pretty much all companies have a "careers" page on their websites. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 8:30pm
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Chris and Larry, Thanks for the input. I know with you Larry, you went through "hell" for a long time. I sure hope that doesn't happen to me!! Larry, I have taken all the steps you have recommended from day one in your PM. Thanks so much for the advice and your concern. Chris, I'll give them a call and report back. So, if I mention your name will that get me to the the top of their list?  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 62 AquaSkier
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 9:01pm
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Pete, I have a friend of a friend that is a recruiter. Not sure what his specialty is but I will get his name and number and get that to you. Todd |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: September-25-2012 at 10:55pm
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I'm not sure what you are looking for but Mike Coulter should be able to help, or at least point you in a good direction. He recruited me from a small architecture firm over to a large A&E firm, I was not actually looking at the time. I didn't do a thing but tell him what I wanted and he did all the rest. In my area (MD, DC, VA) it never hurts to have a recruiter on your side, helps negotiate. Just put the feelers out and see what comes back. He may or not remember me (this was 6+ years ago) but mention my name anyway, never hurts. Best of luck! ------------- 1968 Barracuda Super Sport |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: September-27-2012 at 1:15am
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Hey Pete, Any luck with those companies I mentioned? Cheers ------------- 1968 Barracuda Super Sport |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-27-2012 at 10:02am
Chris, I sent an email off to Mike late yesterday and we'll see what he can do. I was holding off till I got a response from one of my interviews. It was a no! My feeling is they felt I was overqualified for the position and most likely asking too much for pay.  Thanks much. I'll report back. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Cuda Chris wrote:Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: September-27-2012 at 1:12pm
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Pete....We ought to get together soon, and I will bring a complete list of plastics companines that may be good bets for you to contact. I can give you key contacts as well. Plastics my boy....Plastics! That's where the future is! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-27-2012 at 1:49pm
Dave, Isn't that what Mr. Robinson said?  I'm sure glad you know the injection molders that are still going strong since so much has gone off shore. That's what shut down our IPC division! Are you going to make it to the Geneva show this weekend? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: September-27-2012 at 2:12pm
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Pete....Not sure if it was Mr. Robinson or not, but it was one of Dustin Hoffman's parents friends. Might have been Mr. R. Although Mrs. R sure gave a good schooling to the young lad . We have other plans for the weekend, so won't be heading up to LG. Might go up there for lunch tomorrow though?? Anyway, at some point in the very near future, we can look at some companies in the area that might be good prospects for you. Lots of molders and captive OEM's around that are still doing good. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-03-2012 at 9:36pm
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Good news! I'm accepting a position as the plant engineer (same as my previous position) for a manufacturer of blow molded fuel cans and drain pans. They are moving into a new building that is LARGE! I was over there today and the electrical contractor was working on the new service entrance - 6000 amps at 480!!! Yes, plastics no mater how they are made take the big electric heat. The bad news, but not really is I'm going to be on a 1 month temp. This works for both the employer and the employee since it gives both the time to figure out if we are a "match". Ironically, my wife found this connection for me via her being a server at her job at a pancake house and the owner being a regular!!! NOTHING on monster, Likedin or Craig's list has panned out. The responses and 1 interview I have gotten all indicate I'm "over qualified"!! Yup, big corporate is out there looking for cheap! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 12:25am
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Congratulations Pete! I see you decided to listen to "The Graduate" and go for Plastics, my boy! Now, we will just have to hope that Mrs. Robinson isn't the receptionist! We will keep everybody out of trouble that way! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 12:54am
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Glad to hear that Pete. Hope it works out for you,maybe he will find the hidden gem and keep you on. On my last job I was hired as a temp,then a year later made perminment and in a blink of an eye 34 more went by! Good luck ps where do you have to go? any further than before? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 1:18am
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Pete, This is great news.  Donald |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 1:52am
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[QUOTE=8122pbrainard] Good news! I'm accepting a position as the plant engineer (same as my previous position) for a manufacturer of blow molded fuel can and drain pans. . QUOTE] Hmmmm can you say blow molded fuel tanks for older CC models??? In Lake Zurich there is a company,it used to be Exxon, who makes big plastic bags.When I used to have to go there it was always interesting watching the machines that made them. Very few employees, the machines were left to their own. A hopper was mounted on the side where the plastic pellets were in,they were melted and injected into some sort of ring and air blown into the center creating basically a giant tube.It then rose up to the second floor at a great speed cooling as it went to be put on a roll.I was there one time it looked like the tube quit rising or just blew over and there was plastic film all over because no one stood watch over them  It was a noisey and hot place.------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 3:20am
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GREAT NEWS PETE!!! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: nautique frk
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 4:22am
| Good Luck Pete !! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 7:55am
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Thanks everyone. Yes Dave, I will watch out for Mrs. Robinson! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 1:23pm
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That's great Pete, and relatively quickly. Good luck with it. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 2:04pm
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Networks and connections are what get jobs, no doubt about it. Sometimes you just never know where that next connection is going to come from! Great news. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: October-04-2012 at 6:47pm
| Awesome! congratulations! |