Thomas Chuna 
Certified Five O'Clock Club Job Search Coach / Outplacement Specialist, Independent Recruiter | PATRICK INTERNATIONAL
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area, OH, UNITED STATES
Certified Five O'Clock Club Job Search Coach / Outplacement Specialist. Experienced Independent Recruiter
Biography
Tom is the owner of Patrick International, and is dedicated to helping those in career transition. He is a certified job search coach & outplacement specialist through the Five O’Clock Club, a nationally recognized outplacement firm. Tom teaches the Five O’Clock Club job search methodology in both group and individual settings. Tom has been an active recruiter for over 15 years as well as a job search coach. Tom brings an insight into the hiring process, and a proven track record of helping people WIN at job search and interviewing. Tom works with job seekers from all industries and titles. Tom is also a published technical author and speaker.
The Five O'Clock Club is a nationally known outplacement firm.
I teach their proven job search methodologies:
* Assessment - Helping you understand yourself and what you have to offer.
* Resumes - Insuring it positions you properly.
* Targeting - Figuring out which industries and companies could use your talents.
* Interviewing - Strategies for effective meetings.
* Follow Up - Influence the process AFTER the interview
* Salary Negotiation - Getting what you are worth
* Career Management - Avoiding the pitfalls.
Contact: coach_tom@sbcglobal.net
http://www.patrick-international.net
Industry Expertise (3)
Employment Services
Staffing and Recruiting
Executive Search
Areas of Expertise (3)
Job Search Strategies
Motivation
Job Search Mindset
Accomplishments (3)
Coach Tom - Certified Job Search Coach & Outplacement Specialist (professional)
2012-07-24
Blogging for Biocareers.com, the worlds largest online career portal for life science professionals since 2011 Presenting live webinars and live chats for the Biocareers.com virtual jobs summit, 2011 & 2012 Speaking to local Kiwanis clubs in the Cleveland Ohio area on the topics of job search and success mindsets.
Senior Applications Specialist - American Clean Energy Systems (professional)
2012-07-24
Recruited to assist in the growth of this startup clean energy technology company in 2003. I maintained select recruiting client base, and I continued to assist job seekers with strategies, coaching, and resume writing throughout this period. (2003 - 2009) Accomplishments: Published Technical Author in the field of Eco - Friendly Industrial Lubrication - Presented paper to the Association of Iron & Steel Technology 2008 conference. Speaker on Clean Air & Fuel issues White paper Author
Owner, Recruiter, Patrick International (professional)
2012-07-24
One man show sourcing recruiting and closing candidates. I also developed my own client base. ( 1996 - present) Accomplishments: Being listed as a "preferred recruiter" with many companies. Helping candidates "win" at the interview..I give every candidate everything I have, and I am the same with my coaching clients. I didn't just decide to be a coach and motivator, I have always been one.
Education (1)
Cuyahoga Community College: None 1993
At TRI - C, I was taking classes while working at Ohio Aluminum graveyard and afternoon shifts. My focus was on Psychology, with the intent of pursuing a teaching degree. I left when I was offered a recruiting position. . I am a natural teacher, writer, advocate, and coach.
Affiliations (4)
- Certified Job Search Coach - The Five O'Clock Club
- and career management strategy. http://www.fiveoclockclub.com
- job search
- Thought leaders in outplacement
Links (2)
Event Appearances (2)
"First things first - the pillars of your job search stratgegy"
bicareers.com virtual job fair, biocareers.com webinar
2011-03-15
"Your Mindset - The Number One Killer of Job Search Momentum"
Biocareers.com virtual job summit. Biocareers.com webinar
2012-04-04
Sample Talks (1)
"Turning Your Setbacks Into Comebacks"
A talk giving several key steps to help job seekers re - invent themselves and their approach to the task of job search.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
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