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March 21st, 2021

30. Paul Schneider – Partner at Keystone Partners (a career management and leadership development firm)

  1. 30. Paul Schneider - Partner at Keystone Partners (a career management and leadership development firm) Bob Gerst 38:01

Paul has over 25 years of human resources professional experience in a variety of industries from the plant level to corporate headquarters (Reynolds Metals Company, International Harvester, USG Corporation, Griffith Laboratories). His experience encompasses all areas of human resources. Prior to founding Scherer, Schneider, Paulick, he was the Vice President-Human Resources for Griffith Laboratories and held the senior level human resources position for U.S. Gypsum Company, a $1.3 billion subsidiary of USG Corporation, a Fortune 100 company.  Currently, he is a Partner at Keystone Partners.  Paul’s specialties include: Human Resources Management, Career Transition Management, Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and Leadership Development.

In this episode, Paul shares many useful tools and techniques in your job search, including:

·       #1 tool for your search is your network, does not have to be a huge number of people, but people who you can count on to be honest with you – communicate with them status every 3-4 weeks to keep them engaged.

·       Establish your LinkedIn profile – now.

·       Major struggle for everyone in transition is to keep the mental wellbeing positive.

·       Before your ZOOM interview – practice with a friend, look professional, make sure your lighting is good and that your background is professional.

·       See the transition as a positive adventure that you can learn and grow from.

Paul has coached thousands of people through the transition process – every one of them has got a new job and over 80% of them a better job.  Listen to this episode to help you land that next great opportunity.

Bob Gerst Mr. Transition Expert

I have had a terrific work life; I started as an auditor and then joined a property management company. I was the first professional HR executive with them. I had the opportunity to create and mature a sophisticated HR service delivery model. Then, I joined Jones Lang LaSalle, a global R/E firm. I was asked to move to Singapore to head up the Asia Pacific Region and helped build an HR team again. I then moved to Las Vegas, first with The Venetian and then with Boyd Gaming. I am now President of my own Company, HR Transitions, and the VP of HR at John I. Haas. I also have taught undergraduate and graduate level programs, including courses at Benedictine University, Heritage University, and the College of Southern Nevada.