by Angela Copeland | Jun 12, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “The Importance of Timing.”
One of the quickest ways to stand out from the crowd is one of the easiest. And, unfortunately, it can make you look very good or incredibly bad. The concept I’m referring to is timing. Your timing can have a huge impact on your outcome on multiple fronts professionally.
To read my entire article, and to find out how I learned the lesson of timing the hard way, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 5, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “The Importance of LinkedIn.”
There’s a question I hear at least once a week, “Should I have a LinkedIn account?” Job seekers often wonder if LinkedIn is a waste of their time, if anyone will ever see their profile, and if they need a photo. Absolutely, without a doubt, my answer is always yes.
Yes, recruiters really do use LinkedIn. Yes, you can use LinkedIn to stay connected to colleagues. Yes, your LinkedIn profile will show up when someone searches for your name on Google. And, yes, you need a photo.
To read my entire article, and learn how you can make LinkedIn work for you, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | May 29, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Talent Takes the Wheel.”
As the economy continues to improve, employers are beginning to think of what they can do to attract and retain the best talent. In fact, I was just asked for tips on this very topic by a local employer.
Indeed.com recently released an interesting new study, “The Talent Driven Economy: Emerging Interests of Today’s Job Seeker.” The study notes that when the recession was at its worst in 2009, there was only one job available for every 6.2 unemployed job seekers. Those looking for a job were just happy to have one. Today, there’s one job available for every 1.7 unemployed job seekers.
This is great news, both for the unemployed and for the employed who have been waiting to move on to a new job for a few years.
Indeed’s report focuses on the interests of today’s job seekers, including the types of job searches that are growing and other influencing factors.
To learn about all the findings of the Indeed study and what it might mean for your job search, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | May 22, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Death to Reply-All.”
In the past two decades, the way we communicate has completely changed. Twenty years ago, email was somewhat of a novelty. Today, it’s a necessity.
It’s often more important you have access to your email than your office, or even your phone. Along with changes in our methods have come updates to the etiquette we use to communicate. When it comes to email, it’s important to pay attention to the unspoken rules to effectively get your message across.
A personal pet peeve is the reply-all. Reply-all allows you to send an email to an entire group after you receive a message addressed to a large number of people. The problem is, many people use it ineffectively.
Use reply-all to convey an important message to the entire group. Avoid using reply-all to say things like “Thanks,” or “Me too,” or “I can’t make that event, but have fun.” Just because no one speaks up doesn’t mean they haven’t noticed or are not at least a little annoyed. The worst part about reply-all is it’s like a virus. After one person does it, everyone else jumps on board.
There are many more e-mail practices to keep in mind. To learn all of them, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | May 15, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “The Power of Grit.”
This NBA basketball season has been an exciting one for the Memphis Grizzlies. If nothing else, Mike Conley’s recent injury and subsequent return to the game has demonstrated that the Grizzlies, and the city of Memphis, have some serious grit.
Grit is defined as having perseverance and passion for long-term goals. A gritty person is able to stay the course in the face of adversity and setbacks, often not requiring much outside positive encouragement. They find the strength from within.
The concepts behind grit have been around for years. But, in 2013, educator and researcher Angela Lee Duckworth got the world talking when she introduced the idea of grit during a moving TED Talk. She became interested in grit when as a teacher, she noticed that it was often not her most intelligent students who were doing the best in her class. It was the grittiest.
In fact, when it comes to careers, much of our success also is determined by how gritty we are. To learn where grit comes from, and how to become grittier, read my entire column here.
Go Grizzlies!
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2015 | Advice, Media, Salary
Thank you to Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman for inviting me back to Live @ 9 on Wreg News Channel 3 to talk jobs.
Here’s a graduation gift for the class of 2015.
Jobs!
College grads can look forward to the best employment outlook since before the recession.
Wallet Hub recently came out with its report on the best and worst entry-level jobs.
Watch my interview for hints and tips on the best jobs for those just starting their careers.
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