Recruiter Mary Kier Explains What it Takes to Work for a Private Equity Company, and How To Present Your Expertise to Get Hired

Novato, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/08/2011 -- According to a recent Dow Jones report, Wall Street should see a resurgence in private equity investing this year. According to Renaissance Capital, there are already 35 IPOs in the wings for 2011 worth at least $16 billion. Many executives dream of the big IPO cash out that can come with private equity backing, but to succeed you need something special. In the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com), Mary Kier, CEO of Cook Associates Executive Search, will explain "The Private Equity DNA - Do You Have What It Takes?" The teleseminar is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Mary has more than 20 years of experience recruiting executives for private equity portfolio companies. She has identified a specific type of personality and skill set, a unique professional DNA, needed to success at a private equity-backed companies. It's not enough to think like an entrepreneur. You need to demonstrate that you understand how to create value, have the commitment, and are willing to take the risks needed to grab the brass ring.

In this 90-minute session Mary will explain what it takes to work with a privately funded company and the qualifications you will need to be considered. Topics of discussion will include:

• The primary characteristics every executive needs to have to be considered for a job in a private equity company

• What private equity companies are looking for in candidates and why.

• What skills do you need to highlight on your resume and how you want to be perceived to get hired at a start-up or privately funded company.

• What the differences are between private equity firms and public, private, or family-owned companies.

• How the interview process differs with a private equity company.

• What to expect once you are hired by a private equity portfolio firm.

"Financial experts are predicting a resurgence in private equity activity this year, so it's the perfect time to see for you to look for a privately funded firm for your next job, assuming you have what it takes," noted Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection teleseminars. "Mary has been recruiting for private equity portfolio companies for a long time, and she knows what you need to be successful. This is the perfect session for anyone considering a private equity company as his or her next career move."

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at htpp://www.experts-connection.com.

About Mary Kier
Mary Kier has been with Cook Associates Executive Search since 1984 and now serves as the firm's CEO. In addition to her own Consumer Products and Services search practice, Mary leads the Consumer & Retail practice, managing an integrated team of consultants specializing in Consumer Services, Consumer Durables and Non-Durable Goods, CPG, and FMCG. She also serves as the firm's Diversity & Inclusion practice leader. Mary is actively involved in the firm's partnership with InterSearch – one of the top ten worldwide executive search consortiums. Her search work encompasses CEO's, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, Divisional Presidents as well as functional heads of Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR and Operations. Mary earned her BS degree in Management and Industrial Relations, graduating with honors.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

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Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? Entrepreneur and Franchise Expert Terry Coker Discusses the Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise

Novato, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/05/2011 -- If you have been thinking about starting your own business, you might consider joining the more than 750,000 U.S. entrepreneurs who have purchased a franchise. For many executives who have reached a professional crossroads, purchasing a franchise may offer an attractive career alternative. In the next Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com) teleseminar, franchise expert Terry Coker, CEO of The Entrepreneur Authority, will help you determine if you have what to takes to succeed with a franchise business.

The teleseminar "Franchise Ownership Beyond Burgers and Fries – Is It Right for You?" is scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Recent research by FindLaw.com shows that 61 percent of Americans either have started or have considered starting their own business, but for many, the prospect of starting their own operation is intimidating. Buying a franchise takes a lot of the guesswork out of entrepreneurship and provides both tools and proven strategies for success. In this teleseminar, Coker will discuss what it takes to become a successful franchisee, and show you how to narrow your choice based on your skills, values, and lifestyle.

This 90-minute session will address:

• Who should or should not consider buying a franchise.
• What executive skill set do you need to be successful as a small business owner.
• How to determine your risk profile, and your spouse's risk profile.
• How to finance a franchise with your 401K, without creating a tax headache.
• Why 50 percent of franchises cost less than $150,000.
• How to select the right franchise consultant to work with.
• The 85 questions to ask the franchisor before you put your money down.

"With unemployment at record highs, dissatisfied executives are searching for career alternatives, including starting their own businesses. Franchises offer a wealth of opportunity for those with the right attitude and temperament, and Terry has been helping fledgling entrepreneurs make a successful career transition for a number of years," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of Experts Connection. "Whether you have thought about a franchise or are just interested in starting your own business, this Experts Connection session will be sure to offer invaluable insight."

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. Fees for the seminar are $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Terry Coker
Terry Coker is the CEO of The Entrepreneur Authority, an executive search firm specializing in placing executives in small business ownership through franchising. Terry helps people find, fit, and finance a franchise purchase. Before founding The Entrepreneur Authority, Terry worked for Service Brands International, a leading franchisor, taking thousands of people through individual franchise investigations. He also served on the executive team of seven start ups, and has been both an executive and an entrepreneur working with small businesses for three decades. Terry is a member of the International Franchise Association, a graduate of the Franchise Center of Excellence, and a Certified Exit Strategy Consultant.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Career Solvers Founder Barbara Safani to Offer Strategies to Improve Salary and Compensation Negotiation as Part of the Interview Process

Novato, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/07/2010 -- They say money talks, but senior executives are usually silent about salaries when they are interviewing for a new job. In fact, many job seekers see ineffective salary negotiation as the deal-breaker, especially in tough economic times when the competition is will to sell their services for less. In the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-conneciton.com), Barbara Safani, founder of Career Solvers, will offer strategies to negotiate compensation in a session entitled, "Show Me the Money – Executive Compensation Negotiation in Today's Marketplace." The teleseminar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Barbara notes that executives have always been uncomfortable negotiating their employment package, largely because they think to get what they deserve they will appear too aggressive. The savvy job seeker knows that negotiation is an integral part of the interview process and, if presented correctly, almost anything is negotiable.

In this 90-minute teleseminar, Barbara will offer a new perspective on salary negotiation for today's economy. The presentation will include:
• How to change the negative perceptions of the negotiation process.
• How to gain confidence in your negotiation approach.
• Strategies to make the negotiation conversation more productive and more lucrative.
• Different items to negotiate as part of your employment package.
• Various communication techniques to increase your bargaining power during the negotiation.
• How to leverage these same techniques when negotiating a raise or promotion.

"In the current climate of economic uncertainty, executive job seekers are sabotaging their careers by negotiating salaries motivated by fear," said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection teleseminars. "Your expertise should be worth even more when times are tough, because the skills and expertise you bring to the table will help the company succeed despite economic conditions. Barbara will explain to Experts Connections attendees how to leverage their expertise and how to gain the self confidence to negotiate what they deserve, not what they think their prospective employer is will to pay them."

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at www.experts-connection.com.

About Barbara Safani
Barbara Safani is founder of Career Solvers, and has more than 15 years of experience in career management, recruiting, executive coaching, and organizational development. Barbara partners with Fortune 100 companies and individuals to create programs on resume development, job search strategies, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation, and online identity management. Before founding Career Solvers, Barbara was a human resources executive for a Fortune 100 company with responsibility for recruiting and employee relations. Barbara is an acknowledged career expert and has appeared on CNN, ABC, Fox, and Workopolis TV, on WOR News Radio, and in print in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and elsewhere. She holds a MA degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a BA degree in Psychology from the State University of New York, Albany.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm