by Angela Copeland | Jul 14, 2016 | Job Posting
UC Berkeley is seeking a Program Manager for the Center for Global Public Health in Berkeley, CA.
Responsibilities
• Plan, manage and ensure successful implementation of Center-wide research and education activities–including symposia, seminars, student competitions, and other special events. Coordinate all aspects of the CGPH global health fellowship program and the SPH global health specialty area, working closely with campus departments, students, and faculty. Support development of global health curriculum for online initiatives and contribute to CGPH communication efforts.
• Provide project support for the development of a joint UCB-UCSF global health research agenda. Collect, analyze and organize information on potential priority areas; coordinate and support meetings to promote faculty engagement; investigate policies/procedures; and manage correspondence.
• Investigate opportunities and draft portions of scientific grants, program proposals, reports, and briefings for conferences, meetings, and development activities to further the strategic direction of UC Berkeley global health.
• Coordinate CGPH communications and outreach, including developing print materials, and drafting content for the web, social media and news media. Maintain email lists and databases. Supervise work study students to provide regular updates to the CGPH website.
• Conduct analyses to support financial management and reporting, academic program review, and systems and resource projects. Conduct post-implementation analysis of projects to determine the need for further enhancements, finer distinctions and/or additional process/policy components.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the UC Berkeley website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 13, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column
We’ve all been there. Your boss doesn’t appreciate you. Your coworkers are rude. You’re underpaid and getting no respect. The last thing you want to do is spend one more day at that awful place you call work.
You’ve had enough for too long, and you’re finally ready to make a decision. Quitting seems like a great option. It’s the only option. It makes perfect sense. They couldn’t pay you enough to stay.
Quitting will give you more time to look for a new job. Every future employer you interview with will understand. You were working for morons. Moving on was the only decision possible.
In the moment, this sounds right. I’m completely empathetic to this issue, especially when you’re being pushed to the limit on a daily basis. But, is there something more you should consider? For example, how would a future employer know that you really quit, and weren’t actually fired? In reality, they probably wouldn’t know without a bit of investigation.
Think about it. What would you say if you were fired? You might say, “We both decided it would be best if we parted ways.” That’s the same type of language you might use if you quit. This means that a future employer may jump to incorrect conclusions about you. They could easily (and logically) assume you were terminated from your last job. This may cause them to overlook you for opportunities, scrutinize your background, and generally be hesitant to hire you.
Another downside to quitting with no job is you never know how long it will take to find another job. Even if you’re a top performer with very rare skills, a job must be available in order for you to be hired. In some cases, it can take six months or more to find the right opportunity. This length of time can create quite a dent in your emergency savings.
On top of this, your future employer may not buy your story about your current terrible work environment. Despite how crazy things really are, your future employer will be left guessing whether there was a problem, or whether you are the problem. By waiting to quit until you already have a job, you can avoid going into detail about your current negative situation.
If you did quit, you’d also be surprised at how hard is it to job search all day when you have lost all of your structure and the corporate identity you established for yourself. You would likely spend a good bit of time worrying about money and fielding questions from loved ones who don’t understand.
The saying, “it’s easier to find a job when you have a job” is very true. If you can hold out until you find another job to quit, your path will be easier and less stressful. Don’t get me wrong. In a situation that is truly abusive, you shouldn’t stick around for any length of time. But, in every other case, whatever you do, don’t quit!
Angela Copeland is CEO and founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 13, 2016 | Job Posting
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director of Project Management – Americas in New Brunswick, NJ.
The Director, Project Management is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of major capital projects (local and/or global) ensuring consistency with business strategy, commitments and goals. This includes defining, identifying and securing appropriate internal and external resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
Business Impact -Deliver on regional business objectives that result in fulfillment of company goals through Project and Program Management to establish, enable and attain company goals and objectives. Work Direction -Lead regional, local, and/or global cross functional teams to ensure successful projects and programs to achieve business goals in technology/science. Originates programs and defines strategies and recommendations for improving processes.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Johnson & Johnson website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 13, 2016 | Job Posting
Panera is seeking a Vice President of Quality Assurance in St. Louis, MO.
The VP, Quality Assurance (QA) will create, implement and maintain a world class end-to-end quality assurance and food safety system within Panera, thereby promoting Panera’s business, and protecting its customers, shareholders and brand, by ensuring only high quality and safe food is served at our cafes. The position requires an in-depth understanding of and proactive involvement in each step of the supply chain, together with the technical knowledge and critical thinking abilities to enhance the quality of the final product and to prevent or eliminate the potential for food safety issues. Also to supervise the design, execution and accuracy of Panera’s nutritional, pest control and chemical programs. Assume ultimate responsibility for the quality and safety of food served in Panera cafes.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Panera website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 12, 2016 | Job Posting
KPMG is seeking a Director of Thought Leadership in Montvale, NJ.
Responsibilities:
- Take a lead role in the content development activities of the KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC) including KPMG’s Audit Committee Institute, Private Markets Group, and other board-related activities
- Collaborate with Board Leadership Center’s strategic partners in the governance community to support co-sponsored educational programs and thought leadership initiatives
- Interact with directors to identify emerging trends, deepen understanding of the director perspective and collaborate on thought leadership and educational programs and panels
- Serve as a spokesperson for the Board Leadership Center at high-profile events ranging from small-group peer exchanges to major director-focused conferences
- Serve as a lead Board Leadership Center resource for KPMG partners and professionals seeking information and guidance to support their clients on board governance issues
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the KPMG website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 12, 2016 | Job Posting
Indeed.com is seeking a Product Director in San Francisco, CA.
As a Product Director at Indeed, you will own several products and manage multiple Product Managers who extend your vision and influence. You and your team, not the CEO, will decide how to grow your products to further the company goals of helping people find jobs and growing revenue.
Product Managers at Indeed are analytical, creative, and collaborative. We obsess over data and drive for simplicity. You will guide the team by exemplifying these core values.
Product Managers have the responsibility to deliver results, but no authority over peers in Engineering. A successful PM leads by developing the trust and respect of teammates. You will foster collaboration within the San Francisco office, and across Indeed offices around the world.
You will be empowered to set ambitious goals for your products. Your goals will not be easy to achieve; they should inspire and motivate the team to think big. The goals should be simple to understand, few in number, and clearly communicated so your team and the rest of the company understand what we are doing, why we do it, and where we’re headed.
You will work closely with the development team on a daily basis. You will sit next to developers, define requirements and analyze A/B tests with their input. You will do data analysis, whether it’s doing queries in MySQL, searching through logs, or using the plethora of in-house tools for analyzing data (see: http://go.indeed.com/indeedimhotep).
You will create hypotheses for improving your product, test them, and learn from the results (see: http://go.indeed.com/datadriven). Our product development philosophy is similar to the Lean Startup philosophy. You will create MVPs, prototypes of new products, simple tests to validate ideas and iterate. You will NOT be an armchair Product Manager writing large PRDs and handing them off to the development team. Most Product Managers at Indeed don’t even know what a PRD is.
You will enjoy a casual work environment, flexible hours, and great compensation and benefits. There is a complete lack of office politics; if that is your specialty, look elsewhere.
You will wear many hats and constantly learn new things on the job. You will be surrounded by smart, dedicated, nice people. You will be proud of the company’s mission and your products’ impact.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Indeed website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 11, 2016 | Job Posting
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group is seeking a Director of Business Affairs in Burbank, CA.
In this role, you will be responsible for negotiating, managing, and tracking creative talent deals and digital and print distribution/channel deals. You will also support the Vice President in deals for film, television, animation, direct-to-video, games, digital and merchandise, working collaboratively with DCE senior management and with other WB divisions on cross-divisional matters.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Warner Bros. Entertainment Group website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 11, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter, Resume Writing
Having a great resume is an important part of the job search process. But, it can go wrong quickly if you’re not careful. Below are a few tips to help you spruce up your resume today.
- Use just your first and last names only. And, use the first name you go by on a daily basis. As strange as it sounds, your resume is more likely to get attention with the name “Chris” than with “Christopher.” Here are 13 surprising ways your name can have an impact on your success. Quite a few are unfortunate, but they are good to be aware of.
- Update your e-mail address. If you have an e-mail address that ends in @aol.com, @comcast.net, or any other e-mail extension from the 90s, it’s time to get a new one. Don’t worry; you can keep your old e-mail, but take it off your resume. By keeping an AOL e-mail address, you’re telling the company right up front that you’re behind on technology.
- Leave your age out of it. Drop your graduation years off of your resume. If you’ve been working for many years, consider dropping an old position or two. And, be sure your e-mail address doesn’t contain your birth year, your graduation year, or any other year tied to your age.
- Include a phone number that’s local to the city where you live. It’s not unusual to have an area code in a city on the other side of the country. In fact, it makes sense. Why would you change your cell phone number? But, you do want to be sure companies realize when you are in fact local. Rather than paying for a new number, check out Google Voice. They’ll give you a local number that redirects to your existing cell phone. It’s free and easy to use!
- Leave off your GPA. If you are more than a few years out of college, it is rarely appropriate to include your GPA or other test scores on your resume. Unless you’re in a very specific field where this is the norm, nix these details from your resume.
- Include results. Don’t just tell them you’re a great salesperson. Share your sales numbers. Include the percentage that you beat your goals by last year. Show the incremental revenue you generated. Stating your results in terms of numbers allows someone outside your company to truly understand the scope of your role.
- Look for typos. One of the quickest ways to lose a job opportunity is to have misspellings in your resume. Here are a few of the most common misspelled words.
- Check your formatting. It’s very important that your resume is easy to read. Mismatched formatting can make it impossible for the reader to understand your resume. Check to be sure every job is formatted in the same way. Every piece of educational history should be formatted the same way, etc.
- Save your resume as a PDF. It sounds weird, I know. But, when you e-mail your Microsoft Word resume to someone else, there’s a 50-50 chance it will look the same on their screen as it does for you. Worst case, your two page resume is four or five pages, with big font. The simple step of saving as a PDF ensures that your resume will look the same for them as it does for you.
- As a friend to proofread your resume. Pick someone who works in a different industry than you. You’d be surprised at just how many things you’ll include are specific to your industry. If your friend is confused, a recruiter will be too. Take the time to do this step and your resume will be easier to read for more people.
A resume is a critical piece of your job search. In addition to these ten tips, my eleventh tip is: do your resume yourself. Stay away from a resume writer who doesn’t know your work history. As annoying as it is, there’s value in you working through your own resume improvements. On top of ensuring everything is accurate, you will have the opportunity to think through your personal brand. If you do need help, reach out to a career coach (like me) who can work WITH YOU to make the improvements to your resume.
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 11, 2016 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is seeking a Director of Talent and Organizational Development in Memphis, TN.
Creates a fully integrated learning organization for the company by developing, aligning and
delivering organization development and training activities to meet business goals. Provides
internal consulting in training and organizational development to departments: facilitates change management methodologies, and works with management to assess training and
development needs consistent with the organization’s strategy and vision. Enhances individual and team performance by creating a climate of continuous learning in support of the
organization’s strategic initiatives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 10, 2016 | Job Posting
MoneyGram is seeking a Vice President of Mobile & Online Products in Dallas, TX.
The Vice President of Mobile & Online Products is responsible for the strategy, design, delivery and management of our mobile & online platforms.
Leads the strategy for our Mobile & Online global platforms and experiences, in particular critical initiatives such as MoneyGram Mobile & Online and hybrid Mobile/POS transactional experiences, native mobile applications, as well as mobile/online-enabled experiences supporting the traditional walk-in business
Partners with senior leadership of regional business teams, Risk/Finance, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and IT to identify, define, size, and sponsor projects to enhance Mobile & Online experiences
Partners with senior IT leadership to lead the delivery of prioritized Mobile & Online projects to market
Lead the designs and delivery of globally scalable platforms, while also driving the definition and delivery of localized experiences across the world
Drive the development of metrics and insights regarding the end-to-end experience and customer funnel conversion, thereby leading to the identification and prioritization of new initiatives
Leads from a business-oriented/P&L leadership perspective – driving and coordinating a comprehensive portfolio of product/experience, risk management, funding source management, and operations initiatives to maximize the revenue and profits from mobile & online channels
Hires, develops, leads and manages the performance of employees. Develops and manages individual work plans in support of division and company objectives.
Defines individual performance objectives and financial goals and install accountability to achieve these results.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the MoneyGram website.
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