by Angela Copeland | Jul 20, 2016 | Job Posting
Fannie Mae is seeking a Project Manager in Washington, DC.
Under general supervision, plan, manage, and execute varied software development, customization, or IT systems development projects. Gather information at front end to determine project parameters and specifications, and to budget human, financial and other resources. May provide technical oversight to some staff and track attainment of project milestones. Report on progress and budget expenditures to project owners.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Fannie Mae website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 19, 2016 | Interviewing, Podcast
Episode 107 is live! This week, we talk with Kevin Tomczak in Orange County, CA.
Kevin is the Senior Director of Product Strategy and Innovation at APT Metrics, where he manages the sales and business development efforts. APT provides evidence-based talent management solutions. They devise practical solutions to help clients connect, assess, select, develop, and retail their top talent. Kevin also holds a MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA.
On today’s episode, Kevin demystifies job search assessments, shares common mistakes, and talks about big data’s role in job searching.
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 Kevin’s company, visit their website at APTMetrics.com. You can also find Kevin on LinkedIn, or send him an e-mail at ktomczak@aptmetrics.com.
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by Angela Copeland | Jul 19, 2016 | Job Posting
Citi is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Columbus, Ohio.
Experienced Senior Project Manager to join NAM Fund Services management team to provide oversight for strategic project initiatives such as GFS Client Billing, Zeus. Candidate will be responsible for interactive with business and operations stakeholders in gathering project scope, driving project charter, project planning and in putting together a team in managing technology deliverables successfully. This individual will also prepare and present project status updates to management stakeholders regularly.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 19, 2016 | Job Posting
Target is seeking a Director of Engineering in San Francisco, CA.
You will set the technical vision for the team and lead a group of high caliber engineering talent as well as support our industry leading smart device concept store (aka Open House). You will determine the relevant technology solution related to platforms and products that are highly interconnected with smart devices. The key to the success of this position is having strong & innovative approach to problem solving, great technical leadership, excellent communication (written and verbal, formal and informal), flexibility, and a self-motivated working style with attention to detail.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Target website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 18, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter
One of the number one (if not THE number one) complaints job seekers have is how long it really takes to find a new job. So, what’s a reasonable expectation?
It’s not uncommon for me to meet a new job seeker who is looking to change careers completely. They’ve got to rebrand themselves, update their resume, make new networking contacts, and interview for and land a new job. When I ask when they’d like to have a new job, they casually say, “I’m thinking about four weeks from now.”
Does this sound reasonable? Well, it depends. Many people land jobs when they aren’t expecting them. They seem to drop out of the air when a family friend suggests you come work for him, or an old boss calls up to check in.
Unfortunately, these jobs that drop out of the air don’t always match our expectations. They can leave us feeling unhappy at work. When we are actively job seeking, it’s often because we want to find something new and different — a job we actually like.
I think of the entire process a little like buying a car. Many years ago, before I went to graduate school, I was in the market for a new car. It didn’t need to be fancy. It just needed to be reliable and get me from place to place. Finding the car took very little time and was a relatively pain free process.
Just a few years ago, I was in the market to buy a car again. This time, I wanted a specific kind of car: a sports car. I researched all the available models. I test drove them in multiple cities. I compared coupes to convertibles — with hard and soft tops. I even rented one for a week to see what I thought of driving it around with the top down. I graphed the depreciation over time. I got estimates on the price of car insurance. I researched the maintenance on the various cars.
When I finally decided on the kind of car I wanted, I set out to find the perfect one — nation wide. I looked at dealerships, on eBay, and on other car sites. Eventually, I narrowed it down to three cars. I hired a professional mechanic to inspect each car to be sure they were in good shape. Then, I began negotiations with the dealerships that had the cars. Once I picked my future car, I signed the paperwork and had the car shipped to me cross country.
This process that had taken just weeks the first time around had taken over a year the second time. But, I wanted more than a car that would take me from Point A to Point B. I wanted a special car; a specific car. And, in time, I found it.
This same rule applies to job seeking. When you graduate from college and are looking for your first job, it’s likely that you’re more flexible on your requirements. You’d accept a job anywhere, paying any amount of money, doing a large number of different job functions. You just need a job. You need experience, and you need to pay your rent.
But, over the years, you learn what you like and what you don’t. You become more specialized in your career. You want to be in a certain city, or region. You have a family to support, so you need a certain level of income. You want a boss with a certain leadership style. You want a company whose values align to yours in some way.
The more specific you are in your job search, the fewer jobs there are that meet your criteria. A CEO job is a great example! For every company with thousands of employees, there’s just one CEO. Therefore, it takes much longer to find a CEO job than a job that reports to the CEO.
Now, don’t get me wrong. It’s great to know what you want. The more specific you are, often the happier you will be in your new job. But, it will also take longer to find. The chances that the perfect job will show up after just a few weeks of looking is slim. But, if you stick with your search, the right job will come along in time.
Here’s a graphic I designed a few years ago to share with my clients on how to think about the time it takes to get a job. As you can see, the more requirements you have, the longer it takes. The more flexible you are, the faster it is to find a job.
Keep this graph in mind to keep your expectations in check. It will help to lower your frustration level, and keep you moving forward with your search!
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
by Angela Copeland | Jul 18, 2016 | Job Posting
Equifax is seeking a Project Manager in Alpharetta, GA.
Responsible for management of the entire project lifecycle from project definition through implementation. Develop project plan, drive project milestones and employ project management methodologies and tools and lead cross-functional subject matter experts to ensure project success.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Equifax website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 18, 2016 | Job Posting
Teradata is seeking a Chief Technology Officer in San Diego, CA.
UDA consists of industry leading Big Data technologies including Hadoop, Aster and Teradata platforms, as well as new and innovative software applications such as QueryGrid and Data Listener. UDA technologies are built to be cloud-ready and able to run in cloud, dedicated/private and hybrid environments.
The CTO will act as a technology visionary, conceptualising and executing on a long-term vision towards data-centric platform development, responsible for technology selection and direction across the UDA group.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Teradata website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 15, 2016 | Job Posting
Harvard is seeking a Director of Operations – Men’s Basketball in Boston, MA.
Under the direction of Head Coach Tommy Amaker, this position manages all aspects of running the operations of Harvard’s Men’s Varsity Basketball program. The position plays a key role in supporting the program as well as Coach Amaker.
You will manage and oversee the daily operations of the Men’s Basketball program, including developing and implementing plans and strategies affecting all aspects of running the program; marketing games and events; achieving and building ticket sales to generate revenue and promote audience participation, and ensure the appropriate and timely release of media and other communications about the program.
You will manage and oversee the program’s annual budget (excluding salaries), including seeking appropriate cost efficiencies. You will resolve problems, including budget discrepancies, travel and staffing issues, and scheduling conflicts. You will be the primary contact for external organizations and vendors. You will manage awards programs for student-athletes. You will also develop and implement an effective community relations strategy. You will also assist with alumni relations and development (fundraising). Primary liaison with administrative functions within Athletics, including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Equipment Operations, Travel, Compliance, Facilities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Harvard website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 15, 2016 | Job Posting
Pampered Chef is seeking a Director of Customer Solutions in Addison, IL.
We provide world-class service to our independent consultants and customers, fielding questions and concerns through calls, email, and live chat. Problems are no problem for us; we’ve got the skills and expertise to make every person feel valued, no matter why they reached out in the first place.
As the Director of Customer Solutions you’ll…
- Direct the operations of the Customer Solutions team which supports Pampered Chef’s North American independent consultants and customers
- Ensure that everyone who contacts the team receives the best possible service experience
- Look for new ways to push the team to improve service experience by challenging the status quo
- Help create the vision for what Customer Solutions means for Pampered Chef
- Advocate and represent the voice of the customer throughout the organization
- Lead and mentor the Customer Solutions team of approximately 70 coworkers, team leads, and managers
- Monitor quality and performance metrics and take action to ensure effective attainment of Pampered Chef’s customer satisfaction measurements including actively benchmarking service and costs to ensure effectiveness of the center
- Review current and proposed business initiatives to determine and plan for likely impact on the department (e.g. increased call or email volume, need for additional support, etc.)
- Develop operating and capital budgets needed to provide cost-effective service in customer solutions
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Pampered Chef website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 14, 2016 | Job Posting
Kitsap Sun (part of Gannett) is seeking a President in Seattle, WA.
Gannett seeks a President for the Kitsap Sun in Bremerton, WA. The President is responsible for the strategic, financial and operational success of the Kitsap Sun. The primary focus is to drive sales performance to exceed goals and represent the community by building strategic partnerships that improve position in the market place. This is accomplished in part through effective change leadership within a highly consolidated and matrix organizational structure, a strong customer-first focus and by having a firm understanding of the changing digital-media landscape and the opportunities and impacts to our business. The successful President will hire and hold employees accountable for business results and establish a performance-oriented world class sales culture focused on winning. The four key responsibility areas are sales execution and leadership; market strategy and collaboration; achieving a culture of success; and community leadership and engagement. The ideal candidate will have a record of delivering results in both “traditional” and “new” media environments, and deeply understand digital advertising and marketing. The position is located at the Kitsap Sun in Bremerton and reports to the Regional President located in AZ. Kitsap Sun products include: the Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal, three weeklies and an outdoors guide and dining guide magazines.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kitsap Sun website.
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