Career Coach, Advisor and Strategist
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Owner/Principal at Job-Guy
- Past
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- Director of Client Services at Henderson James Associates
- Managing Director of Retail Services at TMG Staffing
- District Manager at T J Maxx
- Education
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- Newbury College
- Recommended
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John Bates’s Summary
I am the Job Guy, a Career Advisor and Coach who leverages expertise and perspectives gained from 4000+ hiring decision makers to help clients develop personal brands that pave the way to rewarding and productive careers.
John Bates’s Specialties:
Career Coaching, Resume Development, Interview Training, Career Planning, Professional Network Development, Salary Negotiations, Job Search Strategy.
John Bates’s Experience
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Owner/Principal
Job-Guy
(Staffing and Recruiting industry)
September 2004 — Present (4 years 3 months)
Help management- and executive-level clients determine appropriate career paths, develop strategies and collateral to pursue those paths, and effectively execute interviewing and negotiation techniques to optimize opportunities as they are uncovered.
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Director of Client Services
Henderson James Associates
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
April 1997 — July 2005 (8 years 4 months)
Primary point of contact to assure client satisfaction for offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Oversaw quality and delivery of career management services, 11 career advisors, administration and research.
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Managing Director of Retail Services
TMG Staffing
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1996 — 1997 (1 year)
Oversaw contingent recruiting activities targeted toward the retail industry. Simultaneously managed delivery and programs for all divisions of the Boston office.
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District Manager
T J Maxx
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1978 — 1996 (18 years)
John Bates’s Education
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Newbury College
Computer Science, Computer Science, 1992 — 1996
Additional Information
John Bates’s Websites:
John Bates’s Groups:
Tri Town Chamber of Commerce (Ambassador; Member Board of Directors 2008), Business Network International (Former Chapter President), Massachusetts Association of Personnel Services (MAPS), Finance Committee for the Reelection of Massachusetts State Representative Jay Barrows
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The TJX Companies Alumni -
U.S. National Science Foundation -
Temple Emanuel Networking Group (TENG) -
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Executives Club Boston
John Bates’s Honors:
Business Network International Founders Award (as President 2007): in recognition of excellence relating to referrals, visitors, new members, commitment, enthusiasm, and attitude
John Bates’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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