North Coast Job Seekers

North Coast Job Seekers is a job search support group for professionals in transition or those who are currently employed but seeking new career options. We provide tools, tips, resources, techniques and networking opportunities to help maximize a job search. If in transition, or want to explore new career options, we encourage attending North Coast Job Seekers meetings.

"North Coast" refers to the geographic region of NE Ohio, particularly the metropolitan Cleveland area (which is on the shores of Lake Erie, hence the "North Coast" of the U.S.). However the resources available here are offered to any who might benefit from them.

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NEXT MONDAY NIGHT MEETING

Monday, October 27, 2025

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

HUMAN RESOURCES PANEL

Q&A with HR Experts

Panelists: Kevin Doherty, Steve Melfi, Susan Osciak

This NCJS presentation will be a conversation with a panel of HR leaders. Topics will include:

Their BEST TIPS for the job search process.
What is the best way to get noticed when going after a posted opening?
Is there more I should be doing? Will my phone calls and emails help or hurt during the process? How much is too much?
What is the best piece of advice an HR professional could share with you to make your search more effective?
What burning question do you have that an HR professional could answer?

The panel of HR professionals with unique experiences in diverse organizations will share their job search insights and do their best to answer your important questions. Click the button below to find out more about our outstanding panelists.

Kevin Doherty is a Cleveland, Ohio based HR leader with over 30 years’ experience in the profession. He is currently Sr. Director of Human Resources at the Gebauer Company, a privately held medical device manufacturer. Prior to joining Gebauer, Kevin was VP of HR at Carlisle Brake & Friction from 2008 to 2016 where he had global HR responsibility for the HR team that supported manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe & Asia.

Kevin has made Northeast Ohio home for the last 30+ years, and thinks it is the best place in the world to work, live, and raise a family. He and his wife, Mary Cay, have 4 adult children and 1 grandson. He earned his BBA from the University of Notre Dame, and his MBA from Michigan State University, before relocating to Northeast Ohio in 1991.

Steve Melfi is a visionary Talent Acquisition executive with 25+ years of experience designing and scaling global recruitment operations across Fortune 500 manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, and industrial sectors. Known for blending Six Sigma discipline with PMO strategy, Steve transforms TA functions into metrics-driven engines of business impact — elevating recruitment teams into strategic advisors and aligning people strategy with enterprise acceleration.

His career includes pivotal leadership roles at Nordson Corporation, GE Lighting, Meritor, Bendix, and Avery Dennison, where he modernized ATS ecosystems, led global workforce planning, and championed employer branding and diversity hiring initiatives. With cross-sector expertise and a global footprint spanning the US, EMEA, and APAC, Steve brings a rare combination of operational rigor and executive partnership to every engagement.

A recognized thought leader in talent innovation, Steve has been featured on NBC for veterans’ recruiting, honored as a NorthCoast 99 finalist, and holds certifications in Six Sigma, DDI Targeted Selection, and PMO project management. Whether leading executive search, building university relations programs, or leveraging analytics for predictive sourcing, Steve delivers transformative solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

Susan Osciak is a seasoned HR executive with over 25 years of experience leading all facets of Human Resources across public and private retail organizations. She is passionate about helping companies, teams, and individuals become the best version of themselves by implementing purposeful programs that drive profitability, team member effectiveness, and a winning culture. Known for aligning people strategy with business goals, Susan brings a proven track record of building high-performing, values-driven workplaces where people thrive.

Susan enjoys sharing her own job search and industry experiences with others to help them make progress towards their goals.

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NEW PARTNERSHIP

Listen for NCJS on 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

From August 4th to October 4, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland will air an NCJS Public Service Announcement TEN TIMES EACH WEEK, "shining a spotlight" on our services and inviting job seekers to join us for our Monday meetings. These "ads" are produced, recorded, and aired at no cost to NCJS as part of the 107.3 Cares program.

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Visit Our Resource Library

Our Library is continually expanding, so check back frequently for new resources. The collection includes articles, presentations, and practical examples of tools that will assist in your job search. You will also find presentations from NCJS meetings so you can review or see the materials if you missed the gathering.

Resource Library

NCJS Job Search Process
Road Map

The NCJS Job Search Process Road Map is the core of our approach to career transition. The downloadable document in our Resource Library outlines each of the three major waypoints on the road map. It is important to note that the Road Map is not a simple
1-2-3 step method. Rather, it is more organic and dynamic – the steps lead to one another, and in the end lead back to the beginning. It is easier than it sounds, is more intuitive, and is more effective than a "do this list of things and you'll land your dream job" approach. This is our Road Map for guiding us through the next career move in ways that use our best gifts, skills, passions, and experiences to our advantage.

Use the link below to download a pdf version of the Road Map:

North Coast Job Seekers Search Process Road Map
North Coast Job Seeker's approach to the job search process. All of our meetings and presentations are tied to the elements of this Road Map.
NCJS Process Road Map.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [706.0 KB]

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NCJS LinkedIn Group

If you're not part of the online discussions, job leads, and networking with NCJS, join the NCJS LinkedIn Group now to expand your job search resources.

The twice monthly meetings of North Coast Job Seekers is supplemented by an active LinkedIn Group. This rich forum includes relevant discussion topics, job postings, and networking opportunities. Click on the LinkedIn logo to visit the group page.

Job Postings

If you are looking for job opportunities or have a position to share with the NCJS membership, we invite you to participate in the NCJS LinkedIn group. All of our job postings are handled in our NCJS LinkedIn group. For more information about the LinkedIn group and details of how to post a job opportunity, click this link.

Partnerships

We are grateful for each of our generous partners.

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OUR NEWEST PARTNERSHIP

Listen for NCJS on 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

107.3 Alternative Cleveland is now airing an NCJS Public Service Announcement on their radio broadcasts. The PSA shines a spotlight on our services and invites job seekers to join us for our Monday meetings. These "ads" are produced, recorded, and aired at no cost to NCJS as part of the 107.3 Cares program.

PMINEO (Project Management Institute Northeast Ohio) partners with North Coast Job Seekers to focus on career advancement for all professions in the NE Ohio area.

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