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Who
Are We?
Pro/File
Research is well-established.
Founded
in 1987, we have worked with thousands of professionals
and executives worldwide to help them find their next
career opportunity. We blend our knowledge of computerized
databases with mail merge printing technology to create
high-impact, targeted direct mail campaigns. Information
about Pro/File Research has appeared in The National
Business Employment Weekly, The Los Angeles Times,
The Dallas Morning News, The Minneapolis Tribune and
many other major daily newspapers.
Pro/File
Research understands the entire job search process.
No effective
job search campaign can focus on only one distribution
channel. Targeted direct mail MUST be used in conjunction
with other aspects of the career transition process
(e.g., assessment, resume preparation, networking,
job lead reports, online resume distribution services).
Pro/File
Research gets things done.
Our specialty
is “finding your targets, preparing customized cover
letters and getting the job search process moving forward.”
We do it quickly, efficiently, accurately and at a
reasonable price.
Pro/File
Research does charge money!
Our services
start at $300 and up, depending upon the size and scope
of your customized targeted mailing campaign.
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What
Do We Do?
After 12 years
in business, Pro/File Research KNOWS what it takes to
succeed in today’s competitive job search market. We KNOW
where the hiring action is and we KNOW how to get you
in front of the decision makers with our targeted direct
mail campaigns.
There are two
basic schools of thought on direct mail, commonly referred
to as “Mass Mailings” and “Targeted Direct Mailings.”
The former relies on the premise that if enough letters
and resumes are mailed, something will inevitably hit.
Targeted mailings, on the other hand, are smaller mailings
focused on a select audience, the market mostly like to
be seeking a candidate with your qualifications. The numbers
may be smaller, but the results have been proven to be
more effective. What’s more, your cost will be significantly
less than with mass mailings.
Simply stated,
targeted mailings are personalized letters sent to a select
group of individuals based upon your individual needs.
Most targeted
direct mail campaigns are produced on paper and sent via
U.S. mail. However, with the increasing use of email as
a principal communication channel, we also offer email
campaigns targeted specifically to executive recruiters.
The more traditional “paper” strategy still works best
for senior executives and with employers and venture capital
firms.
Let’s explore
how easy the process is:
- You begin
the process by telling us what your needs are. Simply
fill out the Proposal Pack on this website and Submit
it to us. Alternatively, you may copy the form and
fax it to us at 215-643-3626.
- We will
review your needs and get back to you quickly. If we
think that we can be helpful to you, we will call you
and discuss our ideas with you. If we don’t think that
we can be helpful, we will send you an email saying
so.
- We begin
with an individualized, no obligation consultation
to discuss your previous employment experience, your
current career objectives and your preferences for
industry, size of company, geography, compensation
and type of position.
- Based upon
the information collected during our discussion, Pro/File
Research will conduct a preliminary review of our data
sources to identify the targets that meet your requirements.
- We will
then present our findings to you. We’ll work together
to get just the “RIGHT” list to optimize your responses
and opportunities for interviews.
- Once we
have finalized your targets, we ask that you fax and
email your cover letter to us. We’ll produce the letter
and forward a proof for your final approval. [If you
are having difficulty writing your cover letter, let
us know. We have a staff of talented writers available
to assist you with both cover letter and resume development.]
- Once you’ve
given your final approval on the letter, your campaign
is ready to go. Pro/File Research will print individualized
letters and envelopes (or mailing labels if you prefer).
These, along with a bound listing of all of your contacts,
will be forwarded to you for signing, stuffing, stamping
and sealing. Or, if you prefer, we can handle that
for you as well.
NOTE:
For professional, managerial and executive clients,
your letters are addressed to the President or CEO.
For graduating students and entry-level professionals,
letters are addressed to the Director of Human Resources.
- That’s
it! In less than one week you can go from thinking
about direct mail to having a targeted campaign ready
to go.
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Can
We Help You?
- Pro/File
Research can help you if you answer “yes” to the following
questions:
- Are you
serious about your search campaign?
- Do you
need information?
- Have you
decided what kind of position you want?
- Are you
clear about your geographic preferences?
- Do you
want to know who the best prospects are for your career
search?
- Are you
looking for new strategies to accelerate your campaign?
- Are you
interested in expanding the number of opportunities
available to you?
- Do you
want more interviews?
- Are you
willing to invest in your career and your future?
If you’re looking
to prepare a tightly focused direct mail campaign (e.g.,
top 50 employers in a smaller city or town), Pro/File
Research is NOT the right resource for you. You can get
the information you need for free. Contact your local
Chamber of Commerce for a listing of Chamber members or
look through your local phone book. Be sure to call and
get the name of the appropriate contact in the company
(with correct spelling) so that your letters are addressed
to a decision maker.
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How
Successful Are We For You?
It
depends.
We do know
that direct mail works spectacularly for some individuals
and not at all for others. [Only a few people get back
to us so we have no scientific data on success rates.]
Here is what
we have learned. Credentials are a critical item for success
in direct mail. Most hiring authorities are looking to
solve a personnel problem and, in their minds, they have
defined a set of credentials (e.g., training, experience,
degrees) as critical to their solution. If you don’t have
the credentials they want, don’t bother to apply. If your
credentials match their specifications, they will call.
The marketplace
is another critical factor. Is your industry growing like
high tech? Or is your industry shrinking like linotyping?
What is happening in the marketplace TODAY for people
just like you? Timing is essential, but so is luck. Unfortunately,
we can’t control the luck.
Pro/File Research
works quickly and efficiently to get you into the marketplace.
The more visible you are, the better your chances for
success. In our view, you only need direct mail to work
once.
Here are what
some of our customers have written about our/their success:
“I’ve worked
with Pro/File Research for better than seven years now
to coordinate targeted direct mail campaigns for hundreds
of my executive clients. The professionalism and integrity
of the company has been consistently outstanding. And
what’s more, my clients have been delighted with the service
and their results. I highly recommend Pro/File Research
to every serious career search candidate.” (Wendy S. Enelow,
CPRW, JCTC, President, Career Masters Institute)
“Career Resumes
has referred individuals to Profile Research for over
5 years to do Executive Level Direct Mail campaigns. The
results have been outstanding. The data is fresh and more
importantly, it works for our client base.” (Peter Newfield,
President, Career Resumes)
“Pro/File Research
campaigns do work! As President of one of the nation’s
leading executive resume services, I have worked with
Pro/File Research for years to produce well over 300 direct
mail campaigns for my clients. Not only has the process
been easy, the results have been excellent. I continue
to use Pro/File Research as my primary direct mail provider,
despite offers from countless other, less expensive firms.
When something works, you stick with it.” (M. Rebecca
Stokes, CPRW, President, The Advantage Executive Resume
& Career Marketing Firm)
“The response
to the mailing was far more successful than any of the
leads presented by executive recruiters I have contacted.
In fact, I have accepted an offer for a ‘dream job’
as General Counsel for a consumer products company right
here in Connecticut. I think this is going to be a perfect
fit, and I wouldn’t have gotten their attention without
your help.” (Attorney/Corporate Counsel)
“I found that
direct mail was the most effective … over half [of the
responses] were from direct mail.” (Senior Sales & Marketing
Executive)
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How
Much Does It Cost?
Our charges
depend on what we do for you. Each project is unique and
customized to individual career search requirements. Factors
impacting the cost of your campaign include number of
letters, the specific databases used to produce your campaign,
and whether your campaign is produced on paper or for
email transmission.
Basic pricing
is outlined as follows:
| Minimum
Campaign – 100 Letters |
$300-$400 |
| Additional
Letters |
$1.50-$4.00/each
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| Folding,
stuffing, sealing and stamping at an additional
charge. |
We accept
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, certified checks and
cashier’s checks for payment.
To receive
a free, no obligation cost estimate and campaign proposal,
select the appropriate category below:
Executives
& Senior Managers
Mid-Level
Professionals & Mid-Level Managers
College
Graduates & Entry-Level Professionals
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New Fax and
Email Distribution Service!
Yes!
We are now equipped to assist certain people
in conducting email and fax campaigns
as part of their job search. The details are
too complex to spell out on the internet, but
we would be happy to discuss them with you by
phone if you are a good candidate for this type
of service.
Mid-level
professionals and managers and senior executives
should fill out the request for Customized Proposal
Package elsewhere on the site (click below) and
we will call you.
For
recent college grads and entry level people,
we donšt think that our email or fax services
will help you significantly (unless you are in
the Information Technology field). Click below.
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Virus Checked,
Downloadable Documents!
If
you are conducting your own internet search for
a job, you may want to offer a fully formatted
version of your resume in Word and/or Word Perfect
for recruiters and employers. Most people will
NOT open an unsolicited attachment in today's
environment. We will post your resume on our
secure new-candidate.com web site and give you
the language to write a link in the emails you
send to prospects.
The
first 3 months cost $50.00; additional 3 month
periods cost $30.00 each. Credit cards only.
Send us an email with your day and evening phone
numbers and we will call you discretely with
details.
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