by Angela Copeland | Aug 7, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Loving What You Do.”
Last week, I had an experience that inspired me. I want to share it in hopes that it might inspire your day the way it has mine.
I attended a conference in Fort Worth, Texas, called the Podcast Movement. I went with relatively low expectations – to meet a few people, and to learn something to help me with the career podcast I host. What I would learn, and who I would meet, I wasn’t quite sure.
The conference lineup was impressive. Keynote speakers included Aisha Tyler from “The View” and “Girl On Guy Podcast,” Marc Maron from “WTF Podcast,” and Sarah Koenig from “Serial.” Aisha shared her process for producing and editing her own show each week. Marc shared his interesting recent experience interviewing President Obama – and what it was like to have the Secret Service scan his home. Sarah shared the amazing process behind making the hit podcast “Serial.”
But, even more than the speakers, what truly inspired me was the group of attendees.
If your work has ever sent you to training or a conference, you know what it can be like. Attendees are often disinterested. They go because their boss told them to. They cut out on the workshops early to head to the bar, and by the last day of the conference, it’s a ghost town.
But at this conference, the attendees showed up early, stayed late and were completely engaged. Some of the workshops were packed with people in chairs, standing, sitting on the floor and even standing outside the room listening.
To read my entire column, and learn more about my Podcast Movement experience, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 31, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “How To Say Thank You.”
One important component to any job search is the art of saying thank you. It may seem cliché, but saying thanks never gets old. Expressing thanks shows your appreciation for others and nurtures your connections for future interactions.
There are two easy ways to send a thank you. One is via email and the other is in a handwritten note. Email alone works in some casual situations, but handwritten notes are still important in interviews. In fact, when you send a thank you card, it’s often the first one the interviewer has gotten in a while. Being different allows you to stand out in a positive way.
To read my entire article, and to learn the best way to write and send your thank you notes, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 24, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “The Online Trap.”
I’ll admit it; I’m an online junkie.
I’ve been on the Internet practically every day since its invention. I studied computers in college and had a long career as an online marketer.
I love the Internet. It’s a window into so many things. You can learn a new language online. You can make new friends. You can even order new furniture. Just about anything you could possibly need or want, you can find online.
The one place where we tend to exaggerate just how much the Internet can help us is in the job application process. Companies love to tell candidates, “Apply online. If we like your application, we’ll be in touch.” And, it seems easy, right? Sites like LinkedIn give us options to apply with just one click. Companies have entire websites and systems dedicated to this process that they’ve spent a lot of time and money to develop, so applying online would seem to make sense.
To read my entire article, and to find out how you can make sure your resume gets seen, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 10, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “How to Change Careers Later in Your Life.”
This week, a reader reached out to me with a question many people are facing. She says, “A friend is seeking to leave education after 13 years and re-enter business where she worked as a tech writer. She teaches math and computer science and is incredibly detail-oriented, smart, concise and reliable. … I was wondering if you had any advice for someone changing careers – or going back to a career after a decade-long hiatus.”
This is such an excellent question. Many people face this issue later in their career, when they want to do something new or return to a previous career field. They face two main challenges.
To read my entire article, and to find out how you can overcome these challenges, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 3, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Take Charge of Your Career Independence.”
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about the importance of independence. So often, I meet people who are struggling. Whether they’ve lost their job, or work for a boss who doesn’t appreciate them, they’re going through a rough time.
The hardest part is often not the difficulty they’re experiencing in that moment. That time will pass. It’s the overwhelming sense of feeling helpless that can drive someone’s mood and self-esteem down.
Without even realizing it, we often turn over our power to those around us. For many, we give it to our employer.
To read my entire article, and to find out how you can regain your career independence, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 26, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Underqualified for a Job? You Can Still Apply.”
If you’re like most people, there was a time in life when you were underqualified for a job. This is typically the case when you apply for your first job. It can also happen when you make a big career change midstream and have to start over.
At some point, you didn’t meet all of the requirements of a job description you were really interested in. Did that stop you from applying? Many job seekers avoid throwing their hat in the ring when they don’t meet all the requirements. It seems pointless and a path straight to rejection.
To read my entire article, and my tips for when applying is worth the risk, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
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