What’s your exit strategy?
With the unusual job market we’ve been experiencing for years now, keeping an exit strategy in mind is a must. Do you have yours nailed down? If your exit strategy is dependent on hope and crossed fingers, it’s time to rethink things.
Ideally, you shouldn’t wait until signs of trouble to plan your next career move. At a minimum, when those signs appear, it’s time to move. In some industries, you may experience what’s known as a RPE – a “resume producing event.” It could come in the form of an intense company meeting, or other warning signs that your organization could be in trouble.
If you ignore these signs and wait, you become a sitting duck. You lose your power of negotiation because when you look for a new job, you have no choice but to find one. You’ve given up your leverage. Getting ahead of the game gives you increased negotiating power and the time to wait for the right opportunity.
Keep your resume up to date. You never know when the right opportunity could come along. Even if your job is great, wouldn’t you consider a job that offered twice the pay? You always want to be prepared because you never know what might happen. The other advantage is you don’t have to go back and remember important facts later. Keep track of them as they’re happening.
Participate in LinkedIn. If you only update your LinkedIn profile when you’re looking for a job, it’s a dead giveaway that something’s up. Keeping your LinkedIn profile continuously fresh can help to quiet suspicions.
Keep it quiet. It can be tempting to share that you’re looking for another job. Although you have good intentions, they can backfire. Worst case scenario, you can be walked out of the building when your news leaks. This takes your power away and reduces your timeline, so keep your lips sealed.
Stay connected with your old coworkers. When you start searching, you’ll need references from your previous employers. It’s important to keep in touch with your former managers, coworkers, and employees, so you’ll have a bank of folks to offer when it’s time to do a background check.
Taken inventory of your finances. If worst came to worst, would you be prepared to be unemployed for six months? For many job seekers, this timeline is a reality. Look closely at your finances to ensure you’ll be able to survive if you had to.
Leave on good terms. Give at least two weeks’ notice and keep your word. Think very carefully before you bash your boss in an exit interview. Put in your best work until your very last day.
Leaving can be a tough process. Many people look at changing jobs like a breakup or divorce. Do your best to be prepared, so you can walk toward a better situation rather than just running from a bad one. It will help you keep your peace of mind and it will give you negotiating power in your interview process.
Featured Job: Disaster Relationship Director @ Red Cross
The Red Cross is seeking a Division Disaster State Relationship Director in Austin, Texas. It can also be based in San Antonio, Texas.
At a state level and for multi regional purposes the Division Disaster State Relationship Director (DDSRD) serves as the primary interface with government entities (federal, state and local), organizations, and other leadership entities in the field of emergency services, disaster policy and operations, and community resiliency. The DDSRD ensures coordinated planning at the state level and with the FEMA regions.
The DDSRD operates as a part of the process called Align with Government, which is one of the (five pillar / three core) processes of the Disaster Management Cycle. Specific functions of this position include: Government Partnerships – State level.
The DDSRD works to perform these functions according to the direction provided by the Division Disaster Executive (DDE) and team leadership is provided by the Division Vice President (DVP). The position reports to the Division Disaster Executive and receives personnel development from the Division Disaster Executive.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Red Cross website here.
Featured Job: Director, Faculty Affairs @ St. Jude
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Director of Faculty Affairs & Development in Memphis, TN.
The Director – Faculty Affairs & Development serves as the key administrative contact for Faculty Affairs & Development with responsibility for providing leadership for the operational, administrative, and ongoing development aspects of the office. Oversees the appointment, re-appointment and promotion process for faculty, adjunct faculty and visiting scientists. Maintains and manages relevant faculty policies, procedures, and documentation. Ensures a smooth and efficient pre-employment process and serves as the key partner with Chairs to facilitate the separation process. Oversees the administration of the Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee (FAPC) and the Executive Committee (EC). Responsible for the support and coordination of faculty meetings and special events and the St. Jude Standing Committees. Oversees the Faculty Affairs Office and staff with responsibility for the budget for recruitment and relocation. Engages others in positive and efficient manner to meet all needs for Faculty Affairs and Development within the Institution. Works collaboratively with Human Resources to ensure regulatory compliance standards are met. (RG)
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude website here.
Featured Job: VP, Resource Development @ United Way
United Way is seeking a Vice President of Resource Development in Memphis, TN.
The VPRD will join a team under transition. In December 2014, UWMS welcomed a new CEO who is a well-respected local leader with high energy and commitment for taking the organization to new levels. Since this time, the Resource Development team has also been in transition and the new VPRD will inherit many new staff to the organization. At this stage of the evolution of UWMS and the RD team, the most qualified VP candidate will be a performance leader with proven skills to establish and lead the systems and protocols that inspire the achievement of the team’s activity and performance metrics. The VPRD will be expected to model best-in-class interpersonal skills among our donors and volunteers, and provide consistent, timely, and relevant coaching to the RD team.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the United Way website.
Featured Job: Director, Communications @ Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark is seeking a Director, Internal and Enterprise Communications in Dallas, TX.
This position provides strategic communication counsel to achieve leadership objectives and employee engagement across Kimberly-Clark’s internal and enterprise priorities, and major programs to drive business and function results (e.g., K-C Big 4, annual OGSIM priorities, strategic business plan, enterprise initiatives, change agendas, functional programs, enterprise meetings, etc.). This position builds employee pride, strengthens corporate brand reputation and is a culture champion.
Key customers for this position are the Global Senior Leadership Team, selected functional leaders, and Global Communications Leadership Team Members. The incumbent works closely with other Communications team members, enterprise, business, functional and regional leaders to align communication strategies, align and coordinate communication calendars and provide counsel and advice. The incumbent also leads and directs exceptional execution and implementation of internal functional and enterprise programs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kimberly-Clark website here.
Featured Job: Director, F&B @ Guesthouse at Graceland
The Guesthouse at Graceland is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage in Memphis, TN.
Reporting to the Vice President Managing Director and General Manager and the Vice President of Food and Beverage, Our Director of Food and Beverage will be responsible for achieving marketing, sales, profitability and quality service goals for the Food & Beverage Department for the Guesthouse at Graceland.
Featured Job: PMO Director @ Nike
Nike is seeking a PMO Director for the Nike Technology Portfolio Delivery in Portland, Oregon.
As PMO Director, you will be the leader of our PMO team in our centralized Portfolio Delivery group within Nike Technology. The successful candidate will:
- Understand and articulate the value for business in project and portfolio management.
- Develop and implement an overall program management strategy and roadmap.
- Lead and develop a best in class PMO that establishes and executes effective PMO operating practices, empowering tools and standard processes across Technology to support successful program execution.
- Keep current of new developments in project management methodologies, agile practices, best practices, and industry standards.
- Benchmark and implement the most effective Technology project management practices.
- Responsible to provide regular reports to Technology senior leadership on the status and health of the Technology project portfolio.
- Continuously drive improvements of communication cadence and reporting status for Technology project portfolio.
- Create and drive adoption of project delivery metrics, trending, and analytics to ensure project health in the critical areas of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Use data to drive fact-based decision making within projects and the PMO.
- Provide direct program management for critical Technology initiatives.
- Provide consulting to project leaders, as necessary, to drive understanding and adoption of PMO processes.
- Recommend and implement corrective action across the Technology portfolio, as necessary, to improve program performance.
- Responsible to increase adoption of the global project portfolio management tool
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike website.
CCP93: MaryJo Fitzgerald, Glassdoor.com
Episode 93 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live!
This week, we talk with MaryJo Fitzgerald in San Francisco, CA. MaryJo is a Public Relations Specialist at Glassdoor.com. Glassdoor is a jobs and recruiting marketplace that’s changing how people search for jobs and how companies recruit top talent. Glassdoor combines free and anonymous reviews, ratings, and salary content with job listings to help ensure job seekers find the best jobs and address critical questions that come up during the job search, application, interview, and negotiation phases of employment.
On today’s episode, MaryJo shares 2016’s latest hiring trends, including the best jobs and the best benefits.
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
To learn more about Glassdoor.com, visit their website here.
Featured Job: VP, People & Culture, Zillow
Zillow is seeking a Vice President of People and Culture in Seattle, WA.
Zillow Group, a family of the largest and most vibrant real estate and home-related brands, is looking for a whip-smart, creative VP of People and Culture. We need a dynamic steward of people to help us hone our competitive talent advantage, and leverage our awesome culture in exciting and innovative ways for our more than 2,000 employees. In this role, you will oversee a team of strong and passionate HR, recruiting and L&D professionals across our multiple brands (including consumer brands Zillow, Trulia, StreetEasy and HotPads), and 8 geographic locations. The position is based at our Seattle headquarters and requires some travel.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Zillow website.
Featured Job: VP, Business Development @ FedEx Credit Association
The FedEx Employees Credit Association is hiring a Vice President of Business Development in Memphis, TN.
Responsibilities:
1. Ability and willingness to self-generate liaisons within FedEx businesses in order to create a greater awareness of the Credit Association.
2. Develops annual marketing plan, ensures timely execution and monitors marketing budget.
3. Responsible for look, feel and effectiveness of all marketing and communication initiatives including digital, print, and physical.
4. Research and analyze competition and identify marketing opportunities.
5. Promotes membership growth through all available channels.
6. Responsible for internal and external corporate communications and public relations.
7. Develops Credit Association training program; prepare and monitor training budget.
8. Conducts needs analysis for training and identifies areas and topics where training is needed.
9. Plans, develops, facilitates and/or coordinates all training.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx Employees Credit Association website here.
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