You know, we haven't taken a look in the Reader mailbag in a while, and it's about time we did!

One way to get a raise? Have your boss find out you're on TheLadders.com!

"Thank you for the e-mail pertaining to my membership and continuing job search.It is quite incredible that as my current boss found out I was looking for other gainful opportunities via TheLadders.com I was given a new assignment and a new and improved compensation package. Thanks for the leverage! Now I must update my resume and pay category within your system."

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Well, there's one person who got a lot of value from their subscription, and here's another....

"I found this to be the most professional website for $100,000+ job search with the best content and tools. Keep up the good work! There is a lot of 'noise' during a job search and you do a wonderful job at helping us target, search and stay focused."

Sue Swertfeger
Richmond, VA

And it's not just TheLadders.com that helps, but also our friends in the resume writing business...

"Good Morning Alesia;

I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know how pleased I was with the resume you wrote for me. It was truly an effective tool and the differentiator that landed me the job I wanted at Motorola. When I heard about the opportunity at Motorola I immediately sent my resume to the hiring manager. I had a phone call within the hour from him. I had a 4 hour interview with 6 resources from Motorola on Friday March 30th and had a job offer on Monday April 2nd. The interview was more about getting to know me and making sure the chemistry was right for the organization. The resume had sold my technical capabilities and work experience effectively. I started my new job on Monday April 23rd. Thank you!"

J.N.
Glenwood, MD

Glad it worked out for you J.N.!

"Dear Marc:

Just thought I'd let you know that you DID get me hired.

I placed my resume on the site in 2005 but used it only sporadically. A few months ago, I added a bio when this feature became available and this February (Feb 27 to be exact) was contacted by a recruiter about a position I would have never thought to apply for.

Last Friday (less than two months after my initial contact with that recruiter), after untold rounds of interviews, I received and agreed to an offer to become a VP for a large Financial Services Company. I'm more than thrilled.

Another win for The Ladders.com!

Thanks. Thanks. And more thanks."

MktgLadder Subscriber

Now if only we could do something about those interminable rounds and rounds of interviews!

And, finally, folks, the power of great job listings and a great resume is unstoppable!

"I am writing this note not only to compliment you on the OpsLadder which I think is the best place on the planet earth to look for new positions (even while I am working), but also to tell you about Ms. Alesia...The two best investments I have ever made for my career include joining TheLadders.com and having Alesia rewrite my bio."

Stephen Goldberg
Mercer Island, WA

Folks, thanks for the great words of encouragement as we try to make the $100k+ job easier, less painful, more efficient, and short. We sure do appreciate it!