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Client comments on how SET services resulted in an excellent employment opportunity in the the South East. 774

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Karen Y Pleased To Become $72,000++ Director of Public Relations at University in Southeast -- "New Challenge in a Wonderful University Setting"-- Overcomes Age Liability -- Credits Many SET Resources as Helpful in Her Success

Title: Director of Public Relations
Field/Industry: Education and E-Learning
Compensation: $72,000 base + 403(b) + health, dental, life, etc

 Reporting to the VP University Advancement, Karen will serve as the University's chief spokesperson and has primary responsibility for designing and executing a multifaceted media relations and publications program that advances a positive, well-informed image of the University in support of institutional goals related to marketing, enrollment, and fundraising. She is highly pleased, as evidenced in these excerpts from her comments:

     "There are many reasons for accepting this position ... it offers a new challenge in a wonderful University setting (it's a catholic university with fantastic leadership, strong ethics, etc.); there is little travel involved, the work environment is more nurturing and team-oriented; the location is beautiful (rolling hills), and the campus provides a serene setting which is a major stress buster."

     "This job offers me the opportunity to contribute to an extremely worthwhile cause, education of our youth. I did not want to relocate, so this narrowed my possibilities quite a bit. This job is a short drive 35 minutes north of my home. And, although no one would of course state it, my age (59) was a deterrent at other job interviews. In an academic setting, experience and maturity is seen as a big plus!"

 Karen specifically mentioned as helpful the website, resumes, resume distributions, solutions for liabilities, the communication strategy, ongoing services, her relationship with Marketing Director Melissa K, and a number of other SET resources.