Professional Background
Jim Lang has more than fifty years of experience in sales, marketing and sales management positions and started his own manufacturers rep business in the retail home improvement industry. In that time Jim has developed thousands of relationships with people and businesses in the Northeast Ohio area and is a very experienced networker.
Hudson Job Search Volunteer Advisor
Since 2008 Jim Lang has brought his vast connections, experience networking and confidence navigating interviews and sales meetings to the table as a volunteer Advisor for Hudson Job Search. It is often said that interviewing or networking for your next career move is all about "selling yourself." With five decades of experience in sales and sales management Jim helps job seekers to learn how to apply confidence into their job search process.
In this post we feature Jim's involvement, experience and contribution and thank him for his continued efforts to help support job seekers through the job search journey.
Q: What inspired you to become an Advisor with Hudson Job Search?
A: As someone in sales and sales management for most of my life I was inspired to apply the connections and skills I had in networking and sales to help those who could use the guidance and confidence to secure their next job.
Q: What do you enjoy the most about your role as an Advisor with the organization?
A: I enjoy overcoming the obstacles that face each job search and sharing in the excitement when the offer and acceptance happens.
Q: What’s your favorite Hudson Job Search story?
A: My most memorable, and rewarding, experiences with Hudson Job Search has been in securing a position for one of my first clients. We've maintained a personal and professional relationship for over 10 years, which is something I truly appreciate.
Q: What would you say to someone who is thinking about becoming a Hudson Job Search Advisor?
A: Being an advisor with Hudson Job Search is not easy, but very rewarding.
Q: How did you learn how to advise Job Seekers?
A: Diving in and following the Hudson Job Search process that has been proven.
Q: If Hudson Job Search could do anything, with limitless donations, what would you like to see the organization accomplish in the next 5 years?
A: Hudson Job Search has provided an incredible value to job seekers in Hudson and has been able stay relevant and current with social media and technology. Investment into advances in technology to continue to help clients and communicate successes would be helpful.