by Angela Copeland | Feb 8, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter
Chances are good that you are one of the millions of people who watched the Super Bowl yesterday. Whether you tuned in to cheer on the Denver Broncos or the Carolina Panthers, to watch the latest Super Bowl commercials, or to listen to Coldplay perform live, I hope you had a great time!
As you can imagine, getting to the Super Bowl isn’t easy for anyone! The football players have been practicing their entire lives for this moment. The advertisers work hard to perfect their spots, and the musicians have spent years performing together.
Ending up at something like the Super Bowl is rarely an accident, unless perhaps you’re a really lucky fan. And, even that seems unlikely.
For the players, it takes planning, practice, and years of endurance. It takes strategy. It takes not giving up. It’s not just their job; it’s their career.
Are you happy with you career? Is there an overarching strategy that drives you toward the end of the field? If your strategy is lacking, there’s a good chance you aren’t terribly happy with your job, or you may be frustrated with your job search.
When you’re thinking of strategy, there are a few key things to keep in mind. The first is presentation. Although perfection is not expected, you should avoid embarking on a big job search until you’ve polished your presentation.
Presentation includes your resume. It includes your LinkedIn, and your business cards. It even includes what you might wear to an interview. If you don’t have at least one suit in your closet, what will you do when someone calls you for an interview? And, what about those times when a friend asks you to e-mail them a copy of your resume — but you don’t have one?
After putting your presentation together, it’s all about execution — and not giving up!
It’s very common in today’s internet age to only look for jobs online. Unfortunately, this method rarely works well. It’s funny considering it’s the #1 method recommended by many companies and HR professionals.
With that in mind, focus on your offline game. What will you do to get around the online process? Who do you know in real life that might help you? What events can you attend to meet new people? Who can you start to check in with regularly, to stay on their radar?
Once you have an idea of what you’d like to do, turn those activities into goals. For example, do you want to go to one networking event per week? Do you have time to send one e-mail per day to stay in touch with special colleagues?
In short, get a game plan check list together. Include things like:
- Update my personal goals
- Revise my resume
- Refresh my LinkedIn
- Ensure I have one nice suit available that fits
- Practice my elevator pitch
- Research & attend networking events
- Stay in touch with colleagues via e-mail and phone
When you’ve taken the time to reflect on what you want, and you have the courage to go after it, that’s when your goals start to be fulfilled. You’ll find yourself in a better job, feeling happier and more positive.
As you can see, the key to job search success is to come up with your own personal game plan.
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 | Feb 8, 2016 | Job Posting
Founded in 1978, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN is dedicated to putting an end to hunger throughout the region.
The Major Gifts Officer should possess the following skills and abilities:
- Ability to manage people, process, deadlines and budget while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
- Proficient ability using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Ability to effectively use Blackbaud’s Raisers Edge database system.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
- Ability to travel required. Must provide own transportation.
This position is based in Nashville, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 8, 2016 | Job Posting
Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 96 years. Hilton Worldwide consists of 12 brands, 4,440 properties, and 155,000 team members. From luxurious full-service resorts to extended-stay and mid-priced hotels, Hilton has become a welcome home away from home for travelers all across the globe.
The Director of Technology Planning Voice Technology will provide leadership in the architecture of hotel Voice Technology applications. The Team Member will lead initiatives through the standard methodology from project approval to deployment.
Other key priorities are listed below:
- Lead internal and external partners in strategy and project initiation, architecture, requirements analysis, design, project management and systems integration activities
- Responsible for third party Voice Technology systems utilized at the hotel level
- Maintain a close working relationship with the OnQ development team to ensure effective management of interfaces between OnQ and the Voice Technology systems
- Implement procedure and propose policy
- Set direction, as well as delegate and motivate
- Provide direction to Managers, Supervisors, and Professional staff
- Senior over Manager and Senior Manager level positions by having them as direct reports, as well as over outsourced and third party vendors
- Provide guidance and leadership to other Managers and Senior Managers within the department
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton Worldwide website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 7, 2016 | Job Posting
True & Co. gives women the opportunity to try on lingerie in the privacy of their own home – and say goodbye to awkward bra fittings at the mall.
The Head of Marketing Communications will lead initiatives to showcase the True&Co. brand and customer experience to influencers, the media and the millions of women who have taken the company’s online quiz. Deepen consumer and fashion media relationships and build on an already successful PR track record.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position reports directly to the CEO and starts with defining and implementing a brand and communications strategy that recognizes our differentiated positioning in the marketplace
- Oversee all public relations and communications activities at True&Co. as well as partner with our acquisition marketing team
- Manage and inspire fashion and business/technology PR agencies by establishing clear messaging and goals to measure progress
- Leverage existing influencer and media relationships and invest in building new relationships to secure even more impactful fashion, consumer and business news stories across key media to drive new member signups and order volume
This position is based in San Francisco, CA. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the True & Co. website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 6, 2016 | Job Posting
Dell offers great career advancement opportunities, including a Mentor Connect program and a “Marketing University” to help employees strengthen their technical, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
The Global CRM and Lead Management team is re-architecting Lead Management at Dell. The candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements, articulating changes to outside teams, and verifying the results. Ultimately, the candidate will be responsible for all of the “under the hood” tactical and technical operations.
Key deliverables include:
– Driving positive change and coordination with the regional teams on predictive lead scoring and CRM/SFDC best practices.
– Proactively engage with both marketing and sales leaders as a subject matter expert of Dell’s global lead management systems and processes.
– Confidently lead informative presentations and training to leaders and teams on changes across the Dell CRM architecture.
– Build and maintain detailed process documentation for CRM Operations.
– Work with others on the global core team to ensure projects and standard deliverables are completed.
This position is based in Austin, TX. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Dell website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 5, 2016 | Job Posting
Sephora has a unique open-sell environment which attracts both makeup pros and novices alike to its more than 1,900 stores across the globe.
The Director, Integrated Marketing will lead the creation of differentiated marketing strategies that drive sales and keep Sephora competitive and beloved by clients. Build 360 cross-channel campaigns to deliver business objectives, working across all cross functional departments including creative, merchandising, and digital marketing. Deliver marketing thought leadership and guidance for brands to optimize Sephora’s marketing levers and Sephora’s Beauty Insider clientele. Oversee and manage 3 employees to start, growing to 4 by end of 2016.
This position is based in San Francisco, CA. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sephora website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 5, 2016 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “What’s in a review?”
Reviews have become a standard way in which we communicate our satisfaction or displeasure with one another. Chances are good that the last time you had a negative experience at a restaurant, you logged onto a site like Yelp to share your experience with the online community.
Your annual performance evaluation serves a similar purpose. However, more is at stake for you at work. The score you receive can impact your performance bonus, your annual raise, and a possible promotion. Often, your direct manager has full discretion over the rating you get and how that rating will impact you financially.
Some companies base your rating and annual bonus on your personal contributions alone. Others take company performance or team performance into account. When company performance is used, sometimes you are rated based on your business unit and other times, you are rated based on overall corporate performance.
To find out the best way to prepare for your review, even before you start your new job, read the rest of my column here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 5, 2016 | Job Posting
ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness division of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a hospital dedicated to finding cures and advancing prevention of pediatric catastrophic diseases. No family ever receives a bill from St. Jude, making it vital to raise the $2 million the organization needs to operate each day.
The Community Engagement Director is responsible for the strategic development and management of Volunteer Development programs on a national and regional level. Oversees the engagement and fundraising strategies for multicultural, faith based organizations and young professionals through field programs along with Cruisin and Saddle Up. Overees management of national relationships with volunteer organizations including Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Phi Delta Chi, National Auctioneers Association, etc. Works with Field Operations senior team to develop policies and procedures. Develops extensive analysis of assigned programs short and long term goals and what factors will contribute to or impede the ability to obtain those goals. Oversees the Volunteer Engagement teams. Works with various departments at NEO for support of the various programs.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ALSAC / St. Jude website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, attracting millions of job seekers from all over the globe each month. Employee perks include endless snacks and drinks, a casual dress code, and catered meals.
In this role, you’ll be working with the Operations and IT Team on an intricate, modern and dynamic network which provides job search results to over 180 million unique visitors per month. If you’re talented, love to learn, and enjoy troubleshooting, this position is a great opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a top-tier web site.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily support for Indeed network operations.
- Troubleshoot network outages and document root cause.
- Documentation from beginning to end for network projects.
- Respond to performance based alerts.
- Participation in a 365/24/7 oncall rotation.
This position is based in Dublin, Ireland. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Indeed website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Nike outfits the worlds best athletes, and the company relies on its innovative workforce to create the best in apparel, footwear, and technology. The Nike supply chain is comprised of 50 distribution centers, thousands of accounts, and over 100,000 retail stores in the world.
The Physical Security Operations Manager creates the security policy and provides the related security support for Nike distribution centers. This senior manager is responsible for publishing security standards and policies for these locations ensuring that both overt and covert test and audits occur in desired frequency providing guidance training and counsel to our Facility Security contacts at these locations. As the subject matter expert for the DC, this individual is expected to create, establish, implement and verify compliance with security procedures, physical security design standards and policies and ensure that all comply with our IT and physical security policies and support the goals of our facility team while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of security in our facilities. This includes leveraging technology and systems to create processes and support systems that I sustainable and scalable. These systems and processes should enable the local and regional security functions to draw services from the corporate security team in an automated fashion whenever possible. This manager will work with supervisors and internal customers to establish, provide and agree on, clear goals, objectives and performance delivery outcomes and timelines. This manager will build and deploy security training programs and manage a contract guard security force at multiple locations.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike website here.
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