by Angela Copeland | Jun 6, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter
I speak to job seekers every day who are miserable at work. Going into the office is a chore they dread. Sunday nights are anxiety filled. Just thinking about Monday morning can keep us up at night.
Does this sound familiar?
If so, it’s really time to stop and think about how much longer you’re comfortable feeling so very uncomfortable.
Finding a job is a process. And, in many cases, it’s not a quick one. If you wait until you can’t bear to go in to work one more day, you’ve waited too long.
Think about it. It can take six months to find a great job. If you wait until things are in a dire situation at work to start looking, you will lose many of your choices. This is especially true if you find yourself out of work.
Suddenly, finding a job FAST is the number one priority. Speed outweighs everything else. When this happens, it doesn’t matter as much how well the job pays. It doesn’t matter as much what the title is. It may not even matter where the job is located. These things all become true when you’re running away from a burning building.
But, if you start now — start proactively — if you plan for the future — you will retain your options. You hang on to your power.
You’ll have time to find the best paying job, with a better title, in a city that you and your family want to live in.
But, this approach requires something different. It requires you to take a proactive approach to your job search. It requires you to take the reins.
If you’re like most people, you have been offered jobs over the years that you weren’t even looking for. You have great skills and someone else picked up on them and tapped you for a job. But, at some point, you may decide that you want to take the wheel on this entire process. You may want to find a job that better aligns with YOUR goals and YOUR interests and YOUR priorities.
It can be scary. Finding a job can be like learning a new skill; like learning a new job. But, this is exactly why you need more time to look. You need the time to learn the new skills of job searching.
And speaking of time, the holidays are coming up. That’s when things begin to slow down in the job search world. Well, they aren’t coming up tomorrow, but they’re just a little over five months away. And, if it takes six months to find something, you’re already behind on finding a job this year.
That sounds crazy, right?
I hope this message doesn’t come across too harshly. My purpose is not to be negative, but to shine a light on the potential that is still available.
If you’re thinking of finding something this year, start now. Start before the holidays. Start before your job gets worse. Start while you still have control.
Having the control to make the choices about your job that you want will be the key to creating a happy and fulfilling future — and to much more relaxing Sunday evenings!
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.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jun 6, 2016 | Job Posting
Amazon is seeking a Vice President of Audible Marketing in Newark, NJ.
Audible – an Amazon company and perpetual innovator – is looking for a results-oriented thought leader in its Product Marketing team. As a senior member of the Audible Marketing organization, you have the opportunity to shape innovative customer-focused programs to drive successful customer acquisition and subsequently strong business metrics. Your focus will include prospect acquisition and conversion to membership across all of Audible’s platforms including web, mobile web, and apps via marketing and messaging. You will have direct hands-on ownership as well as cross-functional coordination with teams including Product, User Experience, Creative, and Technology. The role requires a passion for results, a commitment to action-oriented analysis, an attitude that anything is possible, and a relentless focus on the customer. The right candidate will thrive in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-changing, and collaborative environment where people are driven, enthusiastic, collaborative and not afraid to take risks. Your mission (and ours) is unique and powerful: fill hearts, minds, and souls with premium audio content that enables learning and literate entertainment.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Amazon website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 6, 2016 | Job Posting
The Guesthouse at Graceland is seeking a Controller in Memphis, TN.
Reporting to the Vice President Managing Director and General Manager and working closely with the Sr. Vice President of Finance and Regional Controller, our Controller will assume the role of a detail-oriented, professional, well-balanced financial overseer who will be responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial information. The Controller will also be responsible for management of the Accounting Department, which consists of an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables and Purchasing.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 5, 2016 | Job Posting
The BMW Group is seeking an iOS Developer in Mountain View, CA.
The ideal candidate has demonstrated great entrepreneurial spirit and enjoys exciting projects that allow digging deep into a multitude of technologies. You appreciate the challenge of creating automotive grade apps for customers of the innovative BMW Apps platform as well as exploring and implementing new ideas around Virtual Assistants for the vehicle. You have a proven track record in iOS application development and in working with 3rd party frameworks. You have experience working cross-functionally with remote internal and external partners. In addition, you feel comfortable with the development of web services.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the BMW website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Netflix is seeking a Manager of Streaming Client Analytics near San Francisco, CA.
Want to help? We’re looking for a manager to work directly with the streaming client engineering teams to lead a team that drives data and analytics regarding the usage, landscape, quality and performance of the streaming experience. Your stakeholders will include the teams that develop the video playback platform, specific client implementations (computer, game console and mobile clients, etc.), as well as cross-platform initiatives such as client security and device resilience.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Netflix website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 3, 2016 | Job Posting
Nike is seeking a Director of Athlete Performance Data Nike in Portland, OR.
The Director of NXT Athlete Performance Data is responsible for leading the development and evolution of the athlete and product performance data and analytics platform for Nike Innovation. This data platform is an adaptive capability that services the current data needs for Nike innovation and will lead innovation in using data to create products that improve athletic performance. The platform will service the needs of researchers, scientists and innovators within NXT to create break through products and services. This position will work cross functionally to maintain strong partnerships with our sports research lab, materials science lab, Nike IT and external partners to drive an enterprise capability. This position will be defining and prioritizing the requirements of the platform and partnering closely with Nike Tech to build a scalable technology platform. This role will also provide strategic leadership in outlining new organizational skills and processes required to secure, store, govern and make accessible data and algorithms. Additionally, this role will play a key part in driving definition of the future analytics platform that can leverage the data to unlock new insights.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 3, 2016 | Job Posting
ABB is seeking a Project Manager in Memphis, TN.
This person will lead the execution of medium-size projects and ensure that all related activities are performed in accordance with ABB policy, contractual agreements, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, financial targets, as well as schedule commitments.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ABB website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 2, 2016 | Job Posting
Youth Villages is seeking a State Business Planning Manager in Memphis, TN.
The State Business Planning Manager will work closely with Youth Villages’ officers and directors with a focus on supporting the organization’s growth. Based in the Youth Villages’ Memphis headquarters, s/he will support facilitation of strategic planning processes (state level) and assist state leaders in identifying and analyzing of potential growth opportunities.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 2, 2016 | Job Posting
Zipcar is seeking a Director of Digital Marketing in Boston, MA.
Reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, the Director, Digital Marketing & Member Acquisition is responsible for the fiscal and operational oversight, leadership, and management of member acquisition & digital marketing strategies for Zipcar. This person will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and overseeing execution of our acquisition marketing efforts to achieve member targets and overall business objectives. The Director, Digital Marketing & Member Acquisition is directly responsible for managing the acquisition team and supporting agencies, defining the ideal media mix, identifying and aligning with key partners to deliver new member acquisition streams, and meet the company’s cost-per-acquisition goals. He/she will be expected to monitor and analyze key business metrics, and take appropriate action based upon findings. The Director will work closely with the FP&A team, Operations, Product, Sales and local markets on strategies and results reporting related to new member acquisition. The Director will develop and maintain relationships with key marketing partners, and be tasked with identifying and creating strategic plans that provide the platform for driving awareness, consideration and purchase intent among high-value prospect segments. The Director will need to be capable of working with all levels of the organization and across Zipcar globally to champion and apply best practices including business partners, senior management, and employees.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Zipcar website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 1, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column, Media
In the most difficult of cases, a job search can take a year or more. The process is grueling and emotionally exhausting. We spend many days and lots of money perfecting our look, networking with new people, and trying to find just the right fit.
Once we finally find the perfect job, it would be easy to think that things should be smooth sailing. We went through the difficult part during the interview, right? Things should be easy now.
Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. In fact, in the worse scenario, we can mess up a good thing with just a few wrong moves. When that happens, we’re back to square one – wondering if we should find a new job, again.
To start off on the right foot, the first thing to work on is our perception of our coworkers and our boss. Arrive to work early and stay late. Dress as if you belong at company. In other words, don’t be too casual or too dressy. It can be hard to imagine, but visual cues like these can make a world of difference.
You should also take initiative and avoid office politics. Offer to help your coworkers when they need it. And, when they help you in return, be sure to say thank you often. Avoid those who seem to dwell on the negative or talk badly about one another. Be humble, and don’t attempt to stand out from the crowd (at least not in the beginning).
Take the time to get to know your coworkers. Socialize with them outside of the office. Consider going to lunch with them, or to drinks after work. But, be sure to check your personal life at the door. There may come a time that deep personal sharing makes sense, but that’s not the case when you first start.
It’s also important to learn about your new company. Look up how the company was started and any key facts that may impact the business today. Your boss and coworkers will have respect for the time you’ve taken to learn about the company.
As strange as it may seem, take the time to read the company handbook. When you start out, human resources typically gives you a book of information about the policies at work. If you don’t review it, you may assume that your new company has similar policies as your last workplace. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. For example, some companies allow you to post your personal views publically on social media, while others will terminate you for it. This is a big difference!
As you can see, first impressions are often based on things like how likeable you are – or how much of a team player you’re perceived to be. Fortunately, these are things that are easy to do as long as you are aware of expectations. Following these straight forward guidelines will help to make sure you start off on the right foot – and will cement your future success.
Angela Copeland is CEO and founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
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