1 Do they specialize in my industry or profession? (click here for answer)

2 What types of positions do they fill?

3 Where are most of these positions located?

4 How many client companies do they work with and how many people do they place?

5 When should I consider developing a relationship with the firm?

6 What can I expect from the firm?

7 How do I get started?

1 Do they specialize in my industry or profession?
The Snelling Transportation Group (STG) specializes in identifying, evaluating and recruiting management and executive talent for transportation, logistics and supply chain positions throughout North America. STG is one of the largest specialty search firms serving these markets.  (Staff Bios)

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2 What types of positions do they fill?
STG has successfully filled positions ranging from front-line supervisor to company President. We work a broad range of functional areas and related positions commonly found in transportation, logistics and distribution organizations. Most of our candidates are experienced industry professionals (5 + years experience) whose salary requirements are in the $75K-150K range.

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3 Where are most of these positions located?
STG is truly a national search firm. We have filled positions in all 48 states in the continental US as well as Mexico and Canada.

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4 How many client companies do they work with and how many people do they place?
Our client base is very broad and diverse. Most of our clients are “service providers” (trucking, warehousing, ocean, air, rail, intermodal, 3PLs and 4PLs). We work with some of the largest companies in these sectors as well as very small, niche companies. We also place candidates in SCM/Logistics positions with retail, consumer products and manufacturing companies. Typically we make 100-125 placements per year. STG currently has service agreements in place with over 500 client companies. We also have a very aggressive marketing program targeting literally hundreds of potential new client companies and are constantly adding to our active customer base.

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5 When should I consider developing a relationship with the firm?
The old adage is true: “The best time to look for a job is when you have a job”. And the best time to develop a relationship with a search firm is BEFORE YOU NEED ONE. If you only take one piece of information away from this website it should be this: SEARCH FIRMS DO NOT FIND JOBS FOR PEOPLE…THEY FIND PEOPLE TO FILL JOBS WITH THEIR CLIENT COMPANIES. Clients (employers) pay for our services. They use firms such as ours to find people to fill positions they cannot otherwise fill on their own.

So, when should you consider developing a relationship with a search firm? The answer is: When you have made “The Decision” about your career. “The Decision” includes a commitment to the industry, a projected career path and goals, personal decisions with respect to relocation and/or travel and most importantly, a high level of motivation for advancement. Once you are committed to an industry or a profession, it really makes sense to start building relationships with search firms that can help you reach your career goals. Even more importantly, if you value confidentiality and desire to remain “under the radar”, a professional search firm is your best option. For more information about positioning yourself as an “Outstanding Candidate” click here.

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6 What can I expect from the firm?
First of all, you can expect that we know what we are doing. We are professionals and we know more about this process than you do. We know the job market. We know how to evaluate your candidacy and the job opportunities for which you may be qualified. We know how to prepare you for interviews. We know the prospective employer better than you do. We know how to handle job offers, salary negotiations, resignation and relocation issues.  If you expect less or want less from a search firm, we are not for you.

Secondly, you can expect confidentiality. This is a big industry, but a “small world” when it comes to who knows who. We never submit candidate information to an employer without first having a signed confidentiality agreement in place with that employer. We will not contact references or conduct background checks without your permission.

Third, you can expect honesty. We will provide an honest evaluation of your potential as a candidate for specific opportunities. We tell the good, the bad and the ugly about job opportunities. We also tell employers the good, the bad and the ugly about candidates. There are no perfect candidates and there are no perfect jobs. All we can do is our best to represent things as they are or at least as we understand them to be. We will provide honest feedback from interviews. We will give you honest, well-informed advice with respect to job offers and salary negotiations. We will advise you not to accept a position if we believe it’s not in your best interest or in the best interest of our client. Likewise, we will advise an employer not to offer a candidate a position if it’s not in the best interest of both parties.

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7 How do I get started?
We recommend that you contact one of our recruiters via email (staff bios) regarding your interest in our services. If you have a resume, please attach it with your email inquiry.   In addition, we ask that you complete a brief questionnaire and return that to us as well. Assuming your experience and qualifications are consistent with the types of client positions we fill, your information will be added to our candidate database. If your are a match for an existing opening or we determine it would be worthwhile to present you to select clients who have expressed on-going interest in candidates with your background; we will schedule time for a telephone interview with one of our staff.

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