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A PDCA Job Search Approach

Posted in Adam Zak, Career Strategy, Lean Executive Search, Lean Recruiting on September 2nd, 2010 by LeanThinker – Be the first to comment

I received an e-mail today, one of a series over the last few months, from one of my contacts on LinkedIn.  It got me to thinking about Chris’ well-planned and targeted approach to finding a new employer. 

It struck me that he was absolutely using the PDCA methodology in his job hunt: Planning for a high-potential career-fit target audience; Doing the work of contacting referral sources that might open some doors for him; Checking, validating what was working and what was not; Adjusting his process based on that feedback – and then doing it all over again. 

Here’s what his cover letter looked like.  Notice the relevant lead-in sentences. Notice his offer of help to me towards the end. And notice the clear and concise target list of companies he’d like to work for. 

Dear Adam,

Hope this update finds you in good health!  Now that the summer is coming to an end, I look forward to the coming fall with some faith that we will all be successful in our ventures.  I am staying busy networking and searching for my next great career opportunity!  Furthermore, I am pursuing a six sigma black belt (quality) certification and Toastmasters recognition.  I wanted to update you on my career search / target companies and ask for any recommendations you may have based upon my skill set.  My best leads and help have come through networking.  For your convenience, my marketing profile as well as target companies are listed below.  My LinkedIn profile is available by clicking on the person hiking above.  As always, please let me know if I can be of assistance to you. 
 

Thank you for your ongoing support.  Please have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

Sincerely,

Chris
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Marketing Profile

A Global Operations and Continuous Improvement professional with expertise in varied manufacturing environments.  I am experienced in implementing quality and continuous improvement efforts leading to cost reductions and productivity improvements.  
 Target Companies

·         Cleveland Clinic ·         PolyOne
·         University Hospitals ·         Lubrizol
·         PNC Bank ·         Rockwell Automation
·         United States Postal Service ·         Eaton
·         Bendix ·         Goodrich Aerospace
·         Crane Aerospace ·         Alcoa
·         Ford Motor Company ·         ArcelorMittal
·         Parker Hannifin ·         MTD Products 
·         Swagelok ·         Dealer Tire
·         Invacare ·         Aleris
·         Sherman Williams ·         Honeywell
 

This guy gets it!  Chris, good luck in your search. I may have a name or two for you.

Adam Zak

Coca-Cola Appoints Adam Zak to Identify New Director, Operational Excellence

Posted in Adam Zak, Lean Executive Search, Lean Leader Opportunities, Operational Excellence on August 31st, 2010 by LeanThinker – Be the first to comment
The Coca-Cola Company has retained Adam Zak Executive Search to handle the recruitiment of a new Operational Excellence Leader for its global business operations. 

The Coca-Cola Company has made a no-compromise commitment to driving world class Operational Excellence throughout every corner of its vast global enterprise.  Now into the third year of this CEO-led undertaking, the company is prepared to dramatically ramp up the pace, breadth and depth of its OpEx deployment. 

Since 1963 and still to this day “Things go better with Coke.”  And so too does Operational Excellence transformation  go much better with seasoned Lean Leaders on-hand and guiding the journey.

Adam Zak will personally lead the global search effort for this critical talent addition to The Coca-Cola Company’s Operational Excellence team.

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