JetCo Solutions taps networks to hire

JetCo Solutions' recent job search was profiled in Rapid Growth Media here.  Eschewing the usual channels to identify and interview candidates, the local firm took the road less traveled and filled two out of the three positions.

"We've never done a traditional job search," says VP Sue Tellier. "We added one full-time person, a  proposal manager and technical writer. We were very fortunate to connect with him through the community."

Tellier, a Detroit native, continues to explain how their firm filled this position. "West Michigan is surprisingly close-knit. Once we pushed this out in social media and general networking, we were able to get connected and make the hire."

JetCo also filled a part-time position for a research person in the same way, and continues to look for an account manager, which they hope to find before the end of the year. "The skillset we are looking for includes being able to quickly understand government procurement and have over-the-top customer service skills," says Tellier.

For anyone in the job market today, Tellier also offers this advice: "Learn to network effectively. It is not about the number of connections, but more what you do with the connections you have."

To learn more about JetCo Solutions, you can visit their site here.

Source: Sue Tellier, JetCo Solutions
Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News Editor