by Angela Copeland | Mar 16, 2016 | Job Posting
McDonald’s is seeking a Marketing Alignment Director at their corporate office in Oak Brook, IL.
This person will be tasked to support the CMO in her quest to inspire and align the organization around Vision, Strategy and Priorities for the McDonald’s Brand. This is an internal alignment role with touch points across the organization: the direct CMO team, other global functions, as well as all Marketing, Insights and Menu teams around the world.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the McDonald’s website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 15, 2016 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 94 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live!
This week, we’re revisiting a fantastic episode on job stress from last year. We talk with Kathryn Gates, Therapist at Gates Therapy in Austin, TX.
Kathryn works with her clients to develop better relationships and greater life satisfaction. In addition, she has an extensive background in fitness and has worked as a fitness therapist for a number of years.
Kathryn shares her advice on coping with work stress, how fitness plays into our emotional well-being, and when to seek out a therapist.
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 Kathryn, visit here website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 15, 2016 | Job Posting
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center is seeking a Director of Admissions – Student Affairs in Memphis, TN.
The Director of Admissions Operations will provide overall leadership and supervision to Admissions. This includes application services, campus communication, transfer admission and credit evaluation, graduate and professional school admission and application processing for both domestic and international students.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the UT website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 15, 2016 | Job Posting
Fitbit is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer in San Francisco, CA.
This is how Fitbit describes the position:
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Manufacturing Automation Engineer will join Fitbit’s growing Operations Team. The Automation Engineer is responsible for researching, recommending, and evaluating equipment and systems for manufacturing and packaging of consumer products. The role is accountable for the creation, release, documentation, and testing of different automated options as required. This role will lead the implementation of automation projects in a manufacturing environment. The role may involve additional responsibilities and opportunities as they become necessary and/or are assigned by management.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Fitbit website here.
by Angela Copeland | Mar 14, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter
Some people seem to have all the luck. From the outside, they appear to get every promotion, make more money, drive a nicer car and live in a nicer house. It’s like they are surrounded by a ray of sunshine all day. This seems especially true of celebrities, company heads and professional athletes. How do they get so lucky, and when will my luck change?
I would argue that luck isn’t really luck at all. As Roman philosopher Seneca said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Those we perceive as lucky are often working very hard behind the scenes to perfect their craft. They spend hours becoming their very best in hopes of shining in one important moment – whether it’s in a board meeting, on a stage or in a sporting arena.
In Malcom Gladwell’s book “Outliers,” he mentions the 10,000 Hour Rule. Gladwell believes that a large part of success is determined by how much you practice a specific task or skill. He says, “Practice isn’t the thing you do when you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.”
The same principle applies when you’re looking to grow your career. Seek out opportunities to improve your skills. At work, consider offering to assist someone with a task that’s outside of your expertise. Ask them to teach you a little about what they do. They’ll often be happy to help, and you’ll be given the chance to learn something new.
If you don’t have an opportunity to grow your skills at work, take charge and look outside of your cubicle walls. Consider donating your time to a local nonprofit or a friend who’s starting a business. For example, if you’ve wondered what it’s like to work in social media, volunteer to setup a Facebook page and Twitter campaign for a nonprofit that can’t afford to hire someone. If you want to become a better public speaker, volunteer to give a presentation to a community group on a topic you know about. This will help grow your skills, and give back to the community at the same time.
As you add more tools to your skill set, include them on your resume and LinkedIn profile. Consistently building on your existing foundation will help to boost your career’s value. But, don’t expect it to happen overnight. It takes months, years, and even decades to truly develop professionally.
Remember that today’s professional environment isn’t the one your grandparents grew up in. Employees can no longer sit back and assume their company will develop them over time. Even if you work full time job, you are still the CEO of your own career. It’s up to you to take charge of your personal career development.
Continuously looking for opportunities to improve, and practicing your skills is the one clear path to success. If you do these things and work hard, one day you may find yourself answering questions to your friends and family about how you became so lucky in your career.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day week!
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
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