by Angela Copeland | Nov 4, 2013 | Job Posting
For those folks who are interested in non-profit, this posting could be for you. The Memphis Zoo has an opening for their Assistant Director of Operations. The Memphis Zoo is an amazing place, voted as one of the best zoos in the entire country.
Here’s more about the position:
Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations, the Assistant Director of Operations is responsible for the maintenance, event and horticultural operations of the Zoo to include the motivation, evaluation, supervision and management of all staff.
They are looking for someone with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple diverse tasks; strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to supervise and work with a diverse staff and guest clientele; college degree in a related field of management with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory/management experience or 10 years or more work experience with a proven record of leadership in operations management.
To learn more, or to apply, visit the Memphis Zoo’s website here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 29, 2013 | Job Posting
American Home Shield is looking for a Marketing Analytics Manager here in Memphis. AHS is part of parent company ServiceMaster.
They’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of marketing experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Below are the key responsibilities:
- Develops and manages campaign reporting analysis to understand key business behaviors.
- Ensures the development and implementation of infrastructure and process enhancements to improve reporting and analytical capabilities and leverage performance concerning predictive modeling and segmentation.
- Consults business users to ensure that analytical solutions are tailored to business needs and will support or result in actionable customer strategies.
- Performs internal stakeholder management and manages external vendor relationships as necessary.
- Tracks and reports on budget for assigned programs.
To learn more about the position or to apply, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 27, 2013 | Job Posting
Kraft Foods has an opening for a Marketing Analyst in Memphis. They’re looking for someone with a MBA and 1-3 years of experience in Advertising, Sales, or Category Sales Support.
The responsibilities include, but not are limited to, representing and assisting in managing KFI Category Leaders needs as well as other functional groups in KFI. He /she may assist in new product development, commercialization, introduction, training and support. Conduct primary and secondary research, interpret and present market data, develop and publish sales and marketing presentation, collateral and support materials, collaborate with KFI Advertising Agency and interpret web site traffic data. Receive, organize, manage and communicate inquiries to KFI Marketing from internal and external customers. Contribute to the value KFI Marketing delivers to KFI and Kraft.
To learn more about this position and to apply online, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 25, 2013 | Job Posting
This position will be of interest to my engineering friends. Glaxo Smith Kline is looking for an engineering manager. They require that the engineer be either a mechanical engineer, or a chemical engineer. They’re looking for someone with 10 years progressive experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role of similar scope.
Below are their key responsibilities. To learn more or to apply for the position, visit their website here.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project management is used to develop capital investment program large projects (in excess of 20 mill)
- Strategic planning to forecast capital investment, and associated programming (master planning)
- Role is responsible for driving maintenance improvements across site, and reducing equipment down time by ensuring good maintenance practices followed.
- Responsible for driving engineering improvement plan- to adhere to GSK standards and external national/international standards associated with the manufacture and packaging of consumer healthcare products.
- Communication within the GSK engineering network, knowledge sharing across sites
- Responsible for the energy management program (environmental impact reduction)
- Facility management- responsible for all aspects of managing facility. (from HVAC, to air quality, grounds, pest control, etc)
- Contractor and vendor management
- Stock Room Inventory management
- Development of business systems for maintenance, work order systems, project management processes, preventive maintenance programs
by Angela Copeland | Oct 14, 2013 | Advice
You’ve probably noticed the quote on the front page of CopelandCoaching.com. It says, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky, the famous hockey star used this quote to describe sports. It’s also very relevant in your job search.
Many of my clients tell me that they often don’t apply to jobs they’re interested in because they’re not qualified. When I ask them to explain, they describe that they were a fit for 8 out of the 10 job requirements, but don’t have experience in the remaining 2. By not applying, they are automatically removing themselves from consideration. The hiring manager doesn’t even know they exist.
Unless you live in a very large city, finding the perfect job candidate can be hard work for a hiring manager. They often scour their local market for weeks if not months for a candidate who can do most of the things they’re looking for.
When a hiring manager creates a job description, they’re listing all the qualities they’d like to have in the “perfect” candidate. Hiring managers know the likelihood they’ll find someone who can meet 10 out of 10 of their requirements is quite low. And, the interesting thing is… they’re okay with that.
In reality, there may be certain requirements of the 10 that are more important to the manager than others. If you can’t fulfill the most important requirement or requirements, you may be looked over. But, if you can perform the top 5 very well, and you know about at least 3 of the others, you may be considered. The 2 things you don’t know about may be something the manager either doesn’t really need, or would be willing to teach you.
You’ll never know which of the 10 things the hiring manager needs the most. The only way to find out if you could be a fit is to apply. Let the hiring manager take you out of consideration.
If you think you can do a job and you’d like it, apply. What’s the worst that could happen? Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
You must be logged in to post a comment.