by Angela Copeland | Jun 8, 2015 | Advice, Newsletter
Have you thought of moving, but just aren’t sure where to begin? A number of the people I’ve met lately are thinking of just this idea. There are a few main reasons they want to relocate:
- There aren’t many jobs in the city where they live
- The economy is looking up and there are more opportunities to chase after
- They’re looking for something different in terms of lifestyle.
Whatever your reason, moving can be equally intimidating. If you’ve moved before, chances are good that it was when you went away to college, or for your first job after college.
Back then, you’d move to any city. You didn’t have as many preferences yet. You moved to where the job was.
But now, you want to move somewhere warm — or somewhere closer to family — or to a bigger city — or to a small town. You probably have two or three cities picked out as targets.
But, you have no idea how to move to one of those cities. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Select your target cities. Do your homework here. Think about what’s important to you. Is it schools? Crime? A political party affiliation? List out what you want out of a new city, and find out which cities best fit your needs.
- Visit the cities. Before selling your home and closing up shop, visit the cities you’re thinking of moving to. Scout out neighborhoods. Spend time there. Verity you really would like to consider moving there.
- Get connected. Find ways to get involved in your new city, even though you don’t live there. This can be tough for a lot of people. In college, your activities and peers were nicely packaged inside one campus. As a professional, getting connected is a lot more work. Check out sites like Meetup.com and look for activities that interest you.
- Start saving. Years ago, relocation was pretty standard — especially for corporate jobs. Heck, I even received relocation as an intern. But, in today’s market, many companies don’t budget for relocation. If you’re really set on moving, start putting together your own relocation fund. You may need it.
- Leverage your existing contacts. If you already know people in your target city, take the time to connect with them. Find out if they’d be willing to help you.
And, if you don’t have many contacts, make new ones. A great place to start is with recruiters. If you’ve never worked with a recruiter or headhunter, you may not know where to begin.
Last week, I took a trip to Dallas, Texas to learn more about the hot job market there! On tomorrow’s Copeland Coaching Podcast, I interview Sarah Brown, a recruiter based out of Dallas. Sarah’s firm, PrideStaff Financial, specializes in accounting and finance opportunities in the Dallas area.
Sarah shares her tips on how to connect with recruiters. She also talks about transitioning from one career to another. And, she gives the scoop on why Dallas is a great city for you to consider!
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 and 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
by Angela Copeland | Jun 8, 2015 | Job Posting
Microsoft is seeking a Corporate Strategy & Development Manager in Redmond, WA.
This role puts you in the middle of the transformation of one of the world’s largest companies ($80B+ revenue) in the midst of several of the biggest disruptions IT has ever seen. As a member of the Microsoft’s Corporate Strategy Team, you will help drive formal quantitative and qualitative analytical decision support on high-priority, cross-product strategic issues.
Example project areas include: analysis of industry evolution, value chain assessment, white space opportunity sizing, business model analysis, strategic acquisition evaluation, new initiative ideation, competitive analysis and game theory.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Microsoft website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 8, 2015 | Job Posting
Sullivan Branding is seeking an Email Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN.
The Email Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing, deploying and monitoring email marketing campaigns targeted at driving traffic to client or agency-produced web properties; using email to convert site users to registered users and to customers; increasing e-commerce/B2B site revenues; improving customer communications, and providing prompt, direct customer service email responses across various accounts.
As a part of the Sullivan Branding Digital Team, the Email Marketing Manager is responsible for coordinating with the Digital Project Manager and working with the account and creative teams to implement email campaigns in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Additionally, this person will contribute clear, well-conceived email marketing proposals for overall digital strategic marketing plans. The Email Marketing Manager will also be responsible for managing email segmentation, technology implementations, and email delivery and acquisition efforts, while working closely with Account Service to create reporting dashboards and analysis tools that will help drive overall email strategy.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sullivan Branding website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 7, 2015 | Job Posting
The Downtown Memphis Commission is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Administration, CFO in Memphis, TN.
Under the supervision of the President and Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and supervising the financial services, human resources, office operations, and building management of the Commission, which includes four separate but related financial entities that collectively have assets totaling $60 million and combined revenues of approximately $12 million.
To learn more, please visit the Downtown Memphis Commission website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 6, 2015 | Job Posting
Gibson Brands, Inc. is seeking a Product Manager in Nashville, TN.
Gibson Brands, Inc. (f/k/a Gibson Guitar Corp), the world’s premier manufacturer of musical instruments and professional & consumer audio equipment, is building out its Product Management function in Corporate Marketing and is seeking to hire six (6) Product Managers. The Product Managers will be located in Nashville and report directly to the Executive Vice President of Product Planning. They will have responsibility for managing existing product lines as well as creating and integrating new products and product changes within their specific product line.
To learn more, visit the Gibson 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 | Jun 5, 2015 | Job Posting
The Honest Company is seeking a Director, Web & Mobile Design in Santa Monica, CA.
The Director, Web & Mobile Design will have a lead role creating innovative customer experiences that drive growth for The Honest Company’s online and mobile presences. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creating visually rich and elegantly simple interactive experiences. This role will work closely with a team of passionate creatives to drive the user interface, design language, and patterns for a suite of desktop and mobile apps. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a good handle on the latest design trends and responsive web & mobile best practices.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit The Honest Company website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 5, 2015 | Job Posting
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Memphis, TN.
The Chief Financial Offer (CFO) will report to the museum’s Executive Director and lead, direct, and execute the museum’s financial policy while working closely with the Board, officers and staff. The CFO will lead all financial administration, business planning, budgeting, human resources (HR), Information Technologies (IT), the museum store, and oversee catering services. The CFO will work closely with the Treasurer and finance committee of the Board of Directors.
To learn more, visit the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 4, 2015 | Job Posting
AutoZone is seeking a Senior UX Specialist in Memphis, TN.
The Sr. UX Specialist is the primary Information Architect responsible for defining the customer experience across all customer facing digital platforms. This person will provide positive user experience by determining information structure for Web sites and other Web and Mobile applications.
This position will work directly with the product / program management team to develop UX strategies and UX / IA specifications that will improve the performance usability and effectiveness of customer facing interfaces.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the AutoZone website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 4, 2015 | Job Posting
REI is seeking an Adventure Programs Manager, Africa, Asia, and Pacific in Kent, WA.
The Regional Program Manager (RPM) serves as a subject matter expert on adventure travel, develops strategic assortment plans, builds and manages vendor relationships, designs new programs, and drives the program quality assurance process, maximizing customer satisfaction, sustainable tourism efforts, sales, and profitability.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the REI website here.
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