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Eric D Wins $105,000-plus Project Engineering Consultant Post with Major Defense Contractor in New England-Overcomes Perception of Outdated Experience-Found Several SET Resources Helpful, Praises Campaign Manager Don S

Title: Project Engineering Consultant
Field/Industry: Defense Contractor
Compensation: $105,000 base plus $5,000 signing bonus

 Reporting to the Director of Advanced Systems, Eric will lead a project team to capture new business primarily from the US Department of Defense as prime or subcontractor. He is optimistic about his future and shared this:

     "I'm really pleased for a number of reasons. First, reinstatement of seniority (I was a previous employee) which gave excellent vacation and pension coupled with adequate increase in compensation. Second, the mutual respect for/from the company, which gives me the confidence that I will have a challenging and rewarding career. Third, I'm really happy I overcame a perception that I only have outdated experience with one product."

 Eric gave SET credit for helping him turn his attitude around and win this job:

     "I first approached SET when I was somewhat depressed after multiple rejections. SET gave me a very structured approach to getting a new job and this structure, coupled with support from my coach, boosted my interview skills and confidence levels tremendously. I benefited from the interview skills, techniques and confidence given to me by SET."

 Eric also noted other resources that helped him. He mentioned the resumes, solutions for liabilities, communication strategy, the ability to identify all his skills, and his relationship with his Campaign Manager Don S.