Avon, OH — NexGoal recently placed former PHPA Member Jim Burichin in a new role with one of their established corporate clients, rounding out a successful stretch for the specialized recruitment firm.
Burichin, a four-year standout at Niagara University, wrapped up his professional hockey career with the Texas Brahmas of the Central Hockey League (CHL). The Strongsville, OH native served as a PHPA Player Representative on behalf of his teammates, assisting in negotiations towards the 2012-13 CHL-PHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Throughout his career, Burichin worked in several sales and maintenance roles during the offseason, building a great platform to begin his new career. Combined with his degree in marketing and the competitive drive that he possessed, NexGoal was able to market him to their client, a leader in the construction industry.
“Our established relationship with the client enabled us to target Jim specifically, based on his background and the intangibles he offers,” said NexGoal co-owner Brad Mullins. “We’ve filled similar roles with our client before and knew what they were looking for. The strength of our working relationship with hiring managers and the human resources department made this a successful placement. There’s no doubt Jim will prevail in this position.”
“NexGoal fully prepared me for every step of the interview process,” added Burichin. “Everyone was very professional and knowledgeable about the company. There is no doubt in my mind that I would recommend NexGoal to any of my teammates who are looking to join the work force. Thanks to everyone at NexGoal who helped me land my dream job.”
Specializing in placing former athletes (collegiate, Olympic, and professional), NexGoal works directly with their network of corporate clients across a variety of industries to place athlete-candidates in open roles.
Visit www.nexgoal.com for more information, to upload your resume directly to our database, or to read additional testimonials from athlete-candidates and corporate clients.
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