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Dean Search Associates, Inc. was established in 1994 by professional recruiters from the world of executive and technical search. We have maintained our commitment that quality service is the key to building successful relationships.

In the highly competitive hiring marketplace for talent, we will work as your partner in a cooperative placement process. Choosing the services of a search firm specializing in your industry allows you to interview and hire a serious, well-informed candidate who has been recruited for their level of talent, interest and credibility. All matters of personal and professional verification, including education, salary, and reference checks are offered with each candidate.

We offer customized talent searches on both a contingent and retained basis. Through our talent searches, we have become highly proficient in assessing a candidates’ technical expertise as it relates to a client company’s needs. We continually keep up to date on hiring trends, salary ranges, and cost of living differentials through conversations, association meetings, and literature reviews.

EMPLOYERS EMPLOYERSIn the highly competitive hiring marketplace for talent, we will work as your partner in a cooperative placement process between you and the candidate. Choosing the services of a search firm specializing in your industry allows you to interview and hire a serious, well-informed candidate who has been recruited for their level of talent, interest and credibility. All matters of personal and professional verification, including education, salary, and reference checks are offered with each candidate.We offer customized talent searches on both a contingent and retained basis. Through our talent searches, we have become highly proficient in assessing a candidates technical expertise as it relates to a client companys needs. We continually keep up to date on hiring trends, salary ranges, and cost of living differentials through conversations, association meetings, and literature reviews. Dean Search recruits qualified candidates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, martial status or disability. Our goal is to recommend only the most exceptional candidates. We excel at searching for talent:Research and Development Process Development Package Development Engineering Manufacturing/Production Regulatory Affairs Safety/Toxicology Quality Control/Assurance Analytical Sales/Marketing
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Dean Search has the knowledge and the contacts in industry to make your career transition smoother by matching your expertise with a company's specific need.

Dean Search will work with you through all stages of the job change process. Not as the leader, but as your partner to help you reach your personal and professional goals. We'll present you with an accurate job description, information on company policies and insights to workplace cultures prior to any interview.

We will continue to work with you until you are satisfied by updating you and offering honest assessments after every interview. The result will be a more confident and successful search that opens the door to a career move tailor-made for you.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTPROCESS DEVELOPMENT QUALITY ANALYTICALMICROBIOLOGY TOXICOLOGY ENGINEERING REGULATORY AFFAIRS CLINICAL RESEARCH PACKAGING PURCHASING OPERATIONS SALES MARKETING JOIN OUR DEAN SEARCH TEAM
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Dean Search Associates, Inc.

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Naperville, IL 60563

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Research and Development RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTSKIN TITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODER&D Dir 10 $100K-130K East RDS107PD Manager 10 $100K-130K East RDS102Tech. Svc. Mgr 5 $115K-130K East RDS104Chemist 5 $ 50K-60K East RDS104Group Leader 5+ $ 70K-85K Southwest RDS107Sr Rsch. Scienist 5+ $ 80K-100K Midwest RDS112Sr Scientist 5 $ 60K-70K Southwest RDS104Sr.Chemist 3-5 $ 65K-90K Midwest RDS112Chemist 4 $ 65K-75K Midwest RDS124Chemist 3+ $ 45K-70K West RDS104Sr Scientist 10 $ 75K-85K Southwest RDS105Sr Chemist 3 $ 75K-95K East RDS105Sr. Formulations 5 $ 60k-80K South RDS112COLORTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODESr. Chemist 5+ $70K - $80K East RDC106Mgr 10+ $90K - $110K East RDC107HAIRTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODESr Chemist 5+ $75K - $90K West RDH102Sr. Scientist 5 $90K-130 K East RDH112AEROSOLTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODENo Current Openings HOUSEHOLD TITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODE Project Manager 10 $120K- 125K West RDHH112Group Manager 10 $120K-$125K West RDHH104 Sr. Scientist 10 $100K- 115K West RDHH104 Sr. Scientist 5 $80K -100K East RDHH105Innovation Mgr. 7 $100K-120K East RDHH107Tech Proj. Mgr $115-120K West RDHH102 NON WOVENTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEAssoc. Research 10+ $120K+ West RDW104Sr. Scientist 8-15 $90K-125K East RDW104 Research Scientist 5+ $60K-100K Midwest RDE102Assoc. Scientist 5+ $60K-100K Midwest RDW102Sr. Chemist 5+ $50K-75 K East RDW105FRAGRANCENo jobs available at this time
Process Development PROCESS DEVELOPMENTTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEEngineer 5+ $65K - $75K South PDS104 Engineer 5+ $60K - $80K Midwest PDH102Engineer 5+ $50K - $90K Midwest PDH112 Engineer Mgr. 7+ $90K - $100K South PDH102 Compounder 5+ $65K - $80K Southwest PDH107Engineer 5+ $60K - $100K Midwest PDH105Process Eng. 3-5 $60K - $80K South PDH104Dev. Engineer 5+ $75K - $98K East
Quality QUALITYSKINTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEQC Lab Mgr 5+ $80K - $105K Southwest QQS102System Mgr. 5+ $70K - $90K Midwest QQS104Quality Chem. 3 $45K - $55K West QQS112 HAIRTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEQA Mgr 5-10 $95K - $105K Southwest QQH102
Analytical ANALYTICALTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEManager 7+ (PhD) $100K - $110K East AA107Lab Manager 5 $60K-70K Midwest AA104
Microbiology MICROBIOLOGYTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEMicrobiologist 5+ $80K - $100k West MIC102
Toxicology TOXICOLOGYTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEToxicologist 5+ PhD $ 85K - $100K East TX107
Engineering ENGINEERINGTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEProject Eng 5+ $75K - $80K East EEG104Industrial Eng 5+ $95K - $130K East EEG104Facility Mgr. 5 $80K - $110K Southwest EEG107
Regulatory Affairs REGULATORYTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEManager 5 $70K - $90K Southwest RGA104 Manager 10+ $90K - $110K Southwest RGA104 Health/Safety Mgr. 5 $55K - $70K Southwest RGA104 Health/Safety Mgr. 10 $82K - $102K Southwest RGA107 Manager 5 $70K-90K Southwest RGA107
Clinical Research CLINICALTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODESr Scientist 5+ PhD $80K - $100K East CCC107Manager 5+ $110K - $115K West CCC102Scientist 10+ PhD $110K - $120K South CCC107
Packaging PACKAGINGTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEGroup Mgr 5 $115K - $120K West PKG102Packing Supv. 5 $60K - $68K Southwest PKG107Pkg. Eng. 3 $70K - $80K East PKG102Pkg. Eng. 3 $65K - $80K West PKG102Sr. Pkg. Eng. 7+ $95K - $100K East PKG102Pkg. Eng. 3+ $80K - $85K East PKG102
Purchasing PURCHASINGTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODESr Planner 5+ $ 75K - $85K East PSC104Dir Sourcing 10+ $120K - $150K East PSC104Manager 10+ $100K - $110K East PSC104Manager 5+ $60K - $80K East PSC112
Operations OPERATIONSTITLE YEARS EXP SALARY LOCATION CODEPlant Mgr 5+ $120K - $175K West OPH102Plant Mgr 5+ $120K - $175K South OPH102 Plant Mgr 5+ $80K - $105K Midwest OPH102Dist. Mgr 5+ $95K- $105K Midwest OPH102Plant Mgr 5+ $95K - $105K West OPH102Prod. Mgr. 5 $75-K- $95K Midwest OPH104Dir. Oper. $140K - $200 MidwestFinancial Analyst 3+ $70 K- $80 K East
Sales CHEMICAL SALESTITLE INDUSTRY SALARY LOCATION CODESales Mgr Pcare $60K -$80K base + East CSS112Inside Sales Pcare $50K - $60K East CSS112Account Mgr Pcare $60-100 base + East CSS102National Sales Pcare $100K AnywhereSales Mgr. Packaging $110K - 120K EastRETAIL SALES TITLE INDUSTRY SALARY LOCATION CODE
Marketing MARKETINGTITLE SALARY LOCATION CODEAssist Mktg Mgr OTC $75K - $85K South MRK104Brand Mgr Fragrance $100K - $120K East MRK104Brand Mgr Cosmetics $100K - $120K East MRK112Trade Marketing Mgr $ 65K - $100K East MRK104Marketing Mgr $ 120K - $130K East MRK112Executive Markting Mass $200K + East MRK102Sr. Mgr. PD $100K-120K South MRK104
Our Team THE DEAN SEARCH TEAMHave you ever worn something that didn't suit you quite right? Like clothing, careers sometimes dont fit or match our needs. Unfortunately, too many professionals "wear" a new career before they realize its just not for them.Uncovering a new career is like finding a new suit. You may search in vain "off the rack" for a perfect fit when what you really need is one tailor-made for you.Dean Search Associates, Inc. offers challenges and high rewards both personal and financial to professionals who are looking for a better-fit career. Founded in 1994, Dean Search Associates is one of the leading executive search firms in the cosmetic, fragrance, skin care, hair care and household products industries. And were looking to expand our team.We are looking for professionals with an outstanding track record from marketing, sales, retail, recruiting or human resources as well as technical personnel from the cosmetic industry. Our most successful recruiters come from a variety of industries but share the same traits. They are energetic, highly motivated and financially driven. Working well in a team environment, our recruiters enjoy a customer-focused atmosphere and find fulfillment in assisting others in achieving their career objectives.Successful recruiters should be able to interface with our candidates who possess a variety of skills and diverse backgrounds. In addition, he or she must be able to manage multiple projects, negotiate salary offers, act as a career counselor, interact with and work as a partner within the entire interview process both with our candidates and client companies.Dean Search Associates, Inc. has built an immaculate reputation for providing its services in a timely and confidential manner. We offer an on-the-job training program that will allow you to grow your own business as a professional recruiter within the personal care industry.Our recruiters are rewarded in direct relation to their achievements. They are paid a base salary in addition to 10% to 50% commission based on production. Our successful recruiters build their business and relationships with client companies and candidates while increasing their earnings substantially.We believe that the work environment should be both friendly and relaxed. Our employees enjoy our casual dress atmosphere, flexible hours, paid vacations, fitness club memberships and cash bonuses, not to mention medical and life insurance benefits, 401(k) and profit sharing, trips and other incentives. In fact, our recruiters have earned year-end bonuses in excess of $10,000.If youre thinking that a new career with Dean Search Associates, Inc. might be a good fit for your career goals, contact us. Well help you develop a career tailor-made for you.
Page 26 Dean Search will coach you through the interview process with prospective employers so you can feel comfortable and confident. We'll tell you what you can expect during the interview with a list of questions aimed at preparing candidates before they even step in an interview. We'll also give you no-nonsense tips that can help you get off to a good start once you are face to face with your interviewer.We'll also tell you what you should do ... and what you shouldn't do ... during an interview. Finally, we'll give you questions you should ask so you can wrap up the interview with confidence.Obviously, candidates should fully participate in the interview process. But sometimes, knowing the right questions to ask may be hard to formulate when you're in the middle of an interview. That why Dean Search recommends you consider the following questions.There are different types of questions -- behavioral, hypothetical and career objectives -- you may be asked during your interview. Knowing the types of questions asked can help you prepare before the interview.Behavioral Interview Question Examples1. What are your strengths? Weaknesses?2. What do you like to do for fun?3. What can you contribute to our company that is unique?4. Describe your most significant contribution. 5. What did you do to make this contribution a reality?6. Describe what your responsibilities are in your job/project?7. Describe an unexpected technical problem you ran into during a project and how you tried to solve it. What was the outcome?8. Describe a time when you had to analyze facts quickly, define the key issues and develop a plan which produced good results.9. Describe a time when you went beyond what was expected of you.10. Describe a goal you set that took a long time to achieve. 11. Give an example of a situation where you had to overcome major obstacles to achieve your objective.12. Describe a time when you led a group of people to accomplish a common goal.13. Explain something significant that wouldn’t have happened if you had not been there to make it happen. 14. Describe a time when you were able to step into a situation, take charge, muster support, and bring about excellent results.15. Give me an example of when you had to present information to a large audience.16. Describe how you have been able to develop and maintain productive relationships with others, even though they may have differing points of view.17. With so much to do, how do you mange to accomplish so much with so little time.18. Describe a time when you had to balance many competing priorities and did so effectively.19. Describe a situation where you had to be persuasive and sell your idea to someone else. 20. Describe a time when you had to select the most important things in some activity and make sure those got done. How did you do it? What got sacrificed?Hypothetical Interview Question Examples1. Where do you see yourself in five/ten years from now? 2. What could you bring to our company?3. Why are you interested in our company?4. What would your co-workers any say about you now?5. What would your co-workers miss about you?6. What makes a good Manager?7. What are the 3 most important qualities you need in a new job?8. What is your management philosophy?9. How do you deal with management?10. How do you deal with conflict? Stress?11. Why should our company hire you?12. What do you think would be the toughest part of this job?Career Objective Interview Question Examples1. What are you looking for in a career?2. What excites you about your current job?3. What turns you off about your current job?4. What are your long-range plans?Questions for your recruiter and our “friendly tips” How should I prepare?1. Learn all you can about the organization, its products and/or services, techniques and procedures used, personnel make-up, problems and needs, financial picture, reputation in the field, location, size and age. 2. Visit the company website.3. Get all the information you can from your recruiter.4. Always act professional. How should I dress? 1. Always a professional suit. Consult with your recruiter 2. Hair cut, no heavy makeup, cologne, jewelry, etc. 3. Polished shoes. 4. First impression is made in the first few minutes of the introduction. 5. Remove your coat before going into the interview room.6. Being yourself. No one else can be you as well as you can! 7. Do not chew gum or smoke. What time should I arrive? 1. Your recruiter should provide an interview itinerary and directions. 2. Ask your recruiter for profile information of the interviewer.3. Get directions BEFORE the interview. Or, go to www.mapquest.com. 4. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for the interview. If you arrive on time, you are late!5. Greet the interviewer with a firm hand shake, good eye contact and smile. 6. Remember the interviewers name and use at least once or twice during the interview. Will I fill out an application?1. Bring fresh copies (3) of your resume, letters of recommendations, awards, transcripts, samples of your best work.2. Fill out application neatly and completely. 3. Be prepared to complete with accurate dates, phone numbers, address, etc. 4. Never put "see resume" on application. 5. Put "open" in the space for salary desired 6. Have three business references and bring their names, addresses and phone numbers. (They should be the same you gave your recruiter.) You should contact them and be sure they will give you a great recommendation. 7. Edit for spelling errorsWhat should I do during the interview?1. Sit attentively in the chair. 2. Meeting the interviewers eyes when you are talking and listening. Communication: 7% verbal, 38% is tone, and 55% body language. 3. Listen to description of the job/find the main keys. 4. Do not interrupt. 5. The position will be described to you. Listen closely to the specifications and find out how you fit in. 6. Describe how your background relates to job specifications. This is where you sell and effectively communicate your skills, talents, background, immediate career interest and the reasons for your choices. Use real life examples using phrases to include; For instance, for example, etc. 7. Keep answers short and the point.8. Stay focused. 9. Stay positive. Attitude is everything.10. Maintain a high energy level. 11. Do not share any negative comments about past or present employers. 12. Observe any cues that the interview is over. Leave on time but do not leave before making a statement expressing your interest and enthusiasm. 13. Thank the interviewer for his/her time and consideration before leaving. How do I answer any questions about salary?1. Explain that you are open or negotiable. "Money is not my main concern; opportunity is the most important thing." 2. Be open on title, shift, hours, etc. 3. Express your interest in the job. Ask the employer if he has any other questions. 4. Ask for the job. Where do we go from here? OfferIf you are offered position during the interview, accept on the spot, or ask for 24 hours to think about it. Never say no! (Unless you really don’t want the job!) Thank youGetting your name back in front of the interviewer is crucial. We highly recommend that you follow interview protocol. Ask for business cards of all parties in the interview to send a thank you letter. Your letter should be sent promptly to all parties you spoke with so you can express your interest, citing something you spoke about in the interview and thanking them for their timeCall your recruiter with feedback immediately after the interview. This is for your benefit. The employer will call the recruiter for feedback, it’s very beneficial to relay positive feedback as quickly as possible. Questions for the employer You should have a minimum of 3 questions to ask during the interview. Follow some of these examples:• If I am hired, will I participate in any training program? • Describe a typical workday. • How is an employee evaluated and promoted? • What are the expectations for new hires? • What are the opportunities for new hires? • Is there a probationary period? • Did my application generate any questions I can answer? • What qualities are you looking for in your new hire? • What qualities does a successful person have at your company? • How much travel is normally expected? • What hours will I be working if hired? • How much supervision would I receive as a new employee? • Why is this position open? • Would you describe your own concept of the ideal candidate? • For whom and with whom will I be working? • What is the overall structure of the department?• What are the company’s plans for future growth? • Where is the position located? • How can you utilize my skills? • When do you expect to be making a final decision? NO - NO - NO - NO - NO - NO - NO - NO - NO1. DO NOT - Fake answers or make up things to ound impressive. 2. DO NOT - Extensively explain and defend what you think are your weak points. 3. DO NOT - Begin the interview with a negative remark such as "It’s stuffy in here," or "I had a terrible time finding this place." 4. DO NOT - Take a seat before the interviewer invites you to. 5. DO NOT - Sound unsure or scattered about your career preferences by saying you will "take anything," "I don’t mind doing that," or by describing a wide range of unrelated career interests. 6. DO NOT - Oversell you are not a "superperson." 7. DO NOT - Undersell you DO have skills and talents to offer! 8. DO NOT - Take interviews for the "practice." 9. DO NOT - Exhibit unrealistic expectations about your entry-level job in terms of responsibility, freedom, salary and promotions. 10. DO NOT - BRING UP SALARY. 11. DO NOT - Answer only "yes" or "no" to most questions. 12. DO NOT - Take notes during the interview. A few memory jogs written down afterwards are a good idea. 13. DO NOT - Use expressions like "To tell the truth" or "Frankly Speaking" or "To be honest with you." 14. DO NOT - Act hostile or annoyed if the interview doesn’t go well for whatever reason.15. DO NOT - Expect the interviewer to hire you on the spot.
FEATURED JOBS UPDATED 1/18/12Dir. of Product Design- East CoastSkin Care Chemist - East CoastPersonal Care Chemist - East CoastQuality Manager - MidwestSr. Scientist -Skincare - West CoastRegulatory Affairs Mgr - East CoastPackaging Design Eng. - East CoastSr. Chemist - East CoastProcess Engineer - MidwestAsst Marketing Manager - SouthBrand Manager - East CoastInnovations Manager - East CoastConsumer Research Scientist- MidwestChemical Sales Manager - East Coast