Career & Executive Development Services

In addition to our unique recruiting methodology, Alchemy Search Partners goes beyond the normal scope of a search firm, by providing comprehensive career development programs. This service provides job search tools and career planning strategy facilitated by top-notch, hands-on career coaches.

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In one-on-one, group, or workshop settings, we partner with our clients in the areas of self assessment, career planning, career or industry transition, job search strategy, networking, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Our innovative career practice blends the traditional assessment and goal setting foundations of career development with the practical results oriented approaches of executive search.

On The Spot Interview Preparation

Alchemy Search Partners Inc. is now providing an interview coaching service that can be scheduled immediately!

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2nd Quarter Workshops

Effective Job Search Methods in a Tough Market Place

Searching for a job can be challenging even in a good economy, but during times like these, those who know and practice the most effective methods will be the first to get re-employed.

Sessions begin in April Learn More >
Re-Tooling for an Uncertain, Yet Promising Future

Do you know what the job market will look like in 5 years and how you will fit into it?

Sessions begin in April Learn More >

Work Place Services

Executive Coaching
Assists executives, managers, and other key contributors to develop their full potential by focusing on needed behavior changes leading to measurable and sustainable results.

Customized Training for Managers and Individual Contributors
On-site or teleclass training that assists employees to develop and practice the needed skills to thrive in the challenging 21st century work place. In addition to traditional career related topics, we also offer: Working Effectively in the Multi-Generational Workforce, Riding the Waves of Transition: A Change Management Course, and The Power of Balance. Courses are offered in 2, 4, or 8 hour formats. New courses are added or created as client needs dictate.

Transition Programs
Transition programs that enable employees to successfully move forward in their work lives. We offer three different programs: On-boarding of new employees; Re-engaging employees after a re-structuring; and Outplacement to insure a “graceful” exit for employees who are leaving the organization.

Consultation
Offered in the areas of career development, leadership development, succession planning, knowledge management, creating a strong multi-generational workplace, and mission, vision, and values creation/development.

Speaking
Offered in executive briefing or keynote formats. These are customized and blend practical tools and motivational messages, always making a clear connection between the individual and the work place.

For information about our career programs, rates, and schedules, contact Steve Hernandez at 415-296-9696 x201, steve@alchemysearch.com, or Mark Guterman at 415-296-9696 x202, mark@alchemysearch.com.
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Steve Hernandez – Partner
Steve has been an executive recruiter specializing in the accounting and finance field since 1995. He has worked with a variety of Bay Area companies representing a wide range of industries that include banking, financial services, retail, consumer goods, and biotechnology. Steve incorporates a career development approach to the recruiting process, working closely with candidates on long term career planning, job search strategy, and transition management. Steve has also established a career development services practice at Alchemy. He holds a Master’s degree in Career Development from John F. Kennedy University.
steve@alchemysearch.com

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David Bookout - Director
David brings a unique blend of pragmatic, successful business and personal development experiences to his practice, which focuses on; career development, career transition, business leadership succession planning and implementation, and business culture assessment and development. In addition to co-founding a high-tech manufacturing enterprise that was successfully sold to a large conglomerate, David has studied; Biology, Linguistics, Human Behavior, Effective Action, Leadership Follower-ship, Wealth Building and a variety of other career and culture related topics for almost 20 years. David works with discerning individuals who seek a committed guide, and partner in fostering self realization, and personal goal development, then co-designing an effective strategy to reach those goals with maximum velocity. As an intent listener, observer, and avid author, David has invented an online Personal Brand Strategy Tool, which allows for a less personal, self guided tour of portions of this same process.
david@alchemysearch.com

Mark Guterman – Director
Mark has been a career and executive coach and consultant for 30 years, guiding organizations and individuals on how to thrive in the global work place. He is a Principal of MeaningfulCareers.com and is the Chief Coach and Trainer for Springboard Forward. Recently, he was Executive Coach for the Growth and Leadership Center and prior to that was Director of Professional Services for Lee Hecht Harrison. He is the author of Common Sense for Uncommon Times: The Power of Balance in Work, Family, and Personal Life, co-author of ValueSearch, and developer of many training and development programs used extensively by groups and organizations. Mark also teaches for John F. Kennedy University’s MA program in Career Development and is a frequent speaker to organizations and conferences throughout the United States, Europe, and Australia. Mark holds an MA in Counseling from Sonoma State University and a BA in History and Political Science from UCLA.
mark@alchemysearch.com