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Suzanne U Wins $200,000 Director of New Technology Position in New York with One of World's Six Largest Beauty Companies -- Happy with New Industry Focus -- Praises SET Resume, Website as Very Helpful -- Guidance, Marketing Action Plan Key Factors

Title: Director of New Technology
Field/Industry: Beauty / Skin Care Products - R&D
Location:New York
Compensation: $200,000

 Reporting to the Executive Director of R&D, Suzanne will provide direction to her group, including the development of new biology and product formulations, with the goal

 of launching a breakthrough product every two years for this world leader in beauty products and skin care. Suzanne was pleased that she could use her current education and expertise to straddle a new area of business.

     "This is a position where my scientific knowledge is valued, but product delivery is the primary focus. I feel that I have a great deal of experience to offer from the research and development perspective . . . and this company will give me guidance and experience from the marketing- and product-driven perspectives."

 Suzanne said she benefited most from surfacing her skills and the knowledge of how to expand her marketability beyond just facts, then using a multiple resume concept to generate a larger response. She credited the concept of a marketing plan as key.

     "I believe I benefited most from the rewrite of my CV, and the guidance given to me concerning the need to market myself. Use of the database was helpful..."

 Suzanne said that her best leads came from making her resume available to recruiters. She also praised the sample letters, and SET strategies for interviewing and negotiating.