Featured Job: Director of Operations @ Idlewild Presbyterian Church
Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a progressive urban church with a commitment to the residents of Memphis.
The Director of Operations will provide administrative leadership for church programs and resources. Reporting to the Senior Pastor, Personnel Committee and Session, this position provides day-to-day management for office staff, financial reporting, information technology, personnel policies and procedures, congregation relations, communication, purchasing and space administration.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Idlewild Presbyterian Church job posting here.
Featured Job: Head of LA Sales @ Refinery29
Refinery29 is looking for a Head of LA Sales with a proven track record of building and scaling multi-platform digital business. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving complex marketing challenges, an obsessive focus on customer service, and a deep understanding of how to package and sell a suite of core products including video, mobile, experiential and social.
- Focus on driving multi-platform, multi-million dollar programs
- Stay ahead of the curve on marketplace trends relating to their clients as well as the digital industry
- Build and scale key auto, CE and entertainment accounts
- Be a leader within a dynamic organization and team
- Consistently brainstorm and innovate on behalf of Refinery’s tremendous growth
- Collaborate with Creative Director, Marketplace & Media for best-in-class sales strategies and packages
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Refinery29 website here.
CCP: Nicole Longstreath, Wardrobe Code
Episode 92 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live! As a follow up to last week’s podcast on what men should wear for interviews is this great rebroadcast of what women should wear.
This week we talk with wardrobe expert Nicole Longstreath. Nicole is the CEO and Virtual Wardrobe Stylist at The Wardrobe Code. The Wardrobe Code helps their clients to develop their personal brand and create their identity through wardrobe styling.
Nicole shares her expert advice on how to dress for success at your next interview.
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 The Wardrobe Code, visit Nicole’s website here.
Featured Job: Brand Specialist @ Worlds Away
International wholesale design company has an immediate opening for a Brand Specialist to manage Social Media, Graphic Design, and Marketing. If you are skilled in visual arts and design, social media marketing, and data analysis, this position is for you!
Social Media Marketing is an integral part of the distribution operation, and the Brand Specialist must be dedicated every step of the way. The ideal candidate would be a motivated self-starter with the ability to see ideas through from conceptualization to completion. The specialist must have acute attention to detail and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills are critical, as this position would be responsible for using data to create successful marketing campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), and heightened brand awareness.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Worlds Away job posting here.
Featured Job: Creative Photo Producer @ Tory Burch
Tory Burch is an American lifestyle brand that embodies the personal style and sensibility of its Chairman, CEO and Designer, Tory Burch. The collection, known for color, print and eclectic details, includes ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, accessories, home and beauty. Art, music, travel, interiors and the designer’s own stylish parents are inspirations for the collection.
The Tory Burch Photo Producer is respondible for managing the Creative Shoot Production and planning of all creative photography assets throughout all phases: Planning, Shooting, Post-Production / Retouching through to final delivery, including budget management, scheduling, bookings, shot list development, talent negotiations, and asset delivery in our digital asset management system.
This position is based in New York, NY. To learn more or to apply online, visit the Tory Burch website here.
Making the most of job fairs beyond college
Is there any part of your job search that you enjoy? Any part that’s fun?
I’m certain I’m on a deserted island about this, but hands down, one of my favorite parts of job searching is going to career fairs. My clients will tell you — anytime they have a fair coming up, I light up and excitement comes pouring out of me.
You may wonder why in the world this is this case. Let’s face it — you’ve got to wonder. It’s strange, I know.
But where else in the world can you find 300 big name employers at your fingertips, all in one room? Where can you meet more HR professionals and hiring managers in one day? Where can you practice your elevator pitch more times? Where can you learn about new jobs? Where can you learn more about your favorite companies — directly from the companies? Where else can you have a first round interview ON SITE?
Most people haven’t been to a job fair since college. Most universities put on a small scale fair for graduating seniors. It’s typically in the school gym or student union. Students feel nervous, and a little silly. The number of companies can be underwhelming. So, why would anyone want to attend a career fair after they finish with college?
You might be surprised, but there are lots of great, high quality fairs available all over the country. And, they aren’t just looking for college students. They’re looking for real deal professionals too.
We’re talking about big name companies like Facebook and Google and Toyota and Amazon. I could keep going and come up with a list 300+ companies long.
You should be aware though that not all job fairs are created equal. Many smaller fairs are not targeted toward specific types of roles. When attending a small fair, you may find it hard to come across any “real” opportunities.
You may also find that some of the companies with booths are participating just to be good sports — and not because they really have jobs available for candidates. Those are the same companies who claim to have “forgotten” all their business cards at home — or to have JUST run out.
You may be wondering, “Where can I find one of these awesome career fairs?”
Well, they are often part of a larger conference. Many national and international organizations have annual conferences. The conferences are typically two to three days and offer a range of educational workshops for participants. But, the conferences are often expensive and can run over $1,000 to attend.
But, don’t lose hope! There’s a solution. Many of the conferences offer a career fair only ticket. The ticket can range from $25 to $150 for the day. You’ll want to do your homework on which companies will be there, but almost always, the cost of admission is worth it for a large conference.
The other thing you may notice is that many of the organizations hosting the conferences are geared to a specific audience. And, it makes sense, right? It’s like a giant club for people with a certain educational or cultural background.
But, just because you may not fit the club’s biggest target market doesn’t mean you shouldn’t participate. If you don’t want to take my word for it, call the organization directly and ask them — 1. Do they have a career fair only ticket? AND 2. Do you need to be a part of their target market to attend? Chances are high the answers will be YES and NO.
Just remember, every company has HR staff that’s sent to these career fairs to look for candidates. And, it’s usually the same HR staff going to all the fairs — regardless of the target market of the organization.
Now, if you attend a technology fair (for example), you may be more likely to find technology recruiters. But, they’re not the only recruiters who will be there.
So, where can you find these awesome organizations hosting giant career fairs? Here’s a list of a few that I’ve been to and loved.
- National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA)
- National Hispanic MBA (NSHMBA)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Net Impact
These are just a few. If you’re part of a national organization, do research to learn about your national conference and if a career fair is part of it.
And, if you’re in Tennessee, check out one of the Multicultural Career Expos being held in Memphis and Nashville.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
Featured Job: Project Manager @ Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate—about great food, about the communities they live and work in, about how we treat our planet and our fellow humans—and who want to bring their passion into the workplace and make a difference.
The position of Project Manager is responsible for the planning, management, and oversight for development projects for Digital and Web Technology organization. Supporting the front-end web development and API innovation teams, the project manager will manage multiple web development projects throughout the entire project lifecycle (discovery, planning, development, QA), facilitating adherence to and understanding of Agile methodology by developers. The project manager will also have a strategic role in helping the teams iterate and determine the best approaches to development and delivery.
This position is based in Austin, TX. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Whole Foods website here.
Featured Job: Special Events, Programs & Marketing Coordinator @ City of Germantown
The City of Germantown Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a Special Events, Programs & Marketing Coordinator to plan, promote, organize, and implement a variety of events, programs and activities for the community, including activities that facilitate inclusive recreational opportunities for individual of all abilities. This individual is responsible for the advertisement and promotion of recreation and event programming.
The successful candidate must be an innovative, highly organized and detail-oriented professional with the ability to develop and implement a comprehensive offering of high quality programs and special events for all segments of the community.
This position is based in Germantown, TN. To learn more or to apply online, visit the city of Germantown website here.
Featured Job: IT Project Manager @ GM
Featured Job: Portal Support Specialist @ MAA
The Portal Support Specialist works under the direction of the Manager of Software QA and Portal Support. This position will analyze, make dispositions, and resolve system defects while addressing any challenges presented through the iSupport platform with minimal supervision from the Manager of Software QA and Portal Support. This includes providing analysis services and defect resolution for vendor integrations (including Yardi and LRO), AccessMAA, myMAA, and the Online Leasing Prospect Portal as well as any other systems that may fall under the responsibility of the greater Software Development group.
Additionally, this position will play an integral role in the software development quality assurance process and will report on the cause, occurrence, and potential resolution of any defects discovered while analyzing system changes. This role will also be responsible for communicating specialized systems knowledge, practices, and procedures to off-site associates or third-party representatives.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the MAA website here.
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