by Angela Copeland | Dec 9, 2014 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 29 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is live! This week, we talk with Cameron Morrissey, Author of The Manager’s Diary: Thinking Outside the Cubicle and The 7 Deadly Sins of Leadership: And How to Overcome Them in Yourself and Others.
He has a career in business that spans over 20 years and includes management positions in a broad range of organizations from Fortune 500 companies and government entities to small businesses. This wide range of experience provides inspiration for his Blog, Facebook, and Twitter content, which is shared with his over 500,000 followers.
Cameron shares his insights on mistakes managers make, the importance of being popular, and how to be a better boss.
To learn more about Cameron, visit The Manager’s Diary website at www.themanagersdiary.com. To purchase his books, visit Amazon here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 9, 2014 | Job Posting
Levi Strauss is seeking an Entertainment Marketing Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA.
To support the Levi’s Entertainment Marketing showroom (based in Los Angeles) with all activities pertaining to the overall placement & seeding strategy. Support execution of highly innovative engagement strategies and programs across both the Men’s and Women’s business, in the areas of pop culture, music, fashion, entertainment.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Levi’s job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 9, 2014 | Job Posting
FedEx is seeking a Quality Specialist Advisor in Memphis, TN.
Assumes project management roles and leads cross-functional programs and projects. Under minimal supervision, implements tactics that support key initiatives and strategies. Drives adoption of process improvement methods into Senior Officer-level initiatives and business processes.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 8, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
The holidays are a time of joy and happiness. They remind us of all the good things in life, like pumpkin pie and spiced wine, and spending time with our loved ones. They’re a time of travel and gift giving, of holiday lights and snow. They’re a time of making positive memories.
But, the other thing that often comes up during the holidays is related to struggles. We sometimes forget about the tough things those around us are going through. It may be a friend who’s spending their first holiday without a parent. It may be a neighbor who’s going through a difficult divorce. Or someone who’s having a hard time paying for their medical treatment. Or, maybe you’re the one struggling.
Whatever obstacles you’re facing, it’s important to acknowledge them and to consider the impact they may be having on your career. If you’re going through a tough time, and you have a goal of finding a new job, it may be time to ask for help.
Reach out to those around you, such as friends and loved ones. If you need help to stay on track with your search, consider reaching out to a coach. If you’re looking for more assistance on the emotional pieces, consider reaching out to a therapist.
Whatever you do, try not to allow the difficulties you’re facing today completely derail your plans for the future. Remember that what you’re going through is temporary, and things will eventually get better with time.
If you’re not sure where you’ll be spending the holidays in the next few weeks, begin to reach out to friends now to make a plan. You’d be surprised just how many people will open their homes and hearts to you.
And, if you notice someone in your life is struggling, make time for them. The holidays are a busy time, but it’s important.
I don’t typically write about the topic of personal struggles. But, I was inspired to do so as I think just how much our personal struggles play out in our professional lives.
When things are going wrong at home, it can often cascade into issues at work. And, issues at work can make things worse at home.
Try not to ignore issues, but instead, address them. As you clear away the personal struggles, you’ll find more time to work on your professional goals.
And, the thing that’s often surprising when we’re the one struggling is this — those around us are struggling too. Many people just don’t talk about it. So, if you’re having a tough time, often the person next to you may be able to help out much more than you’d think.
The holidays are a tough time for many people. Just remember that you’re not alone, and reach out to those around you for help. Last, but not least, keep your eyes on the future and keep working toward your dream.
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 and 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. Thanks.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Dec 8, 2014 | Job Posting
Pandora.com is seeking a Director of Advertising Technology Operations in Oakland, CA.
The Director, Ad Technology Operations is responsible for aspects of the business that are related to feature enhancements and integrations of our internal sales software, and for business process improvement across Pandora’s sales and client services organizations. The individual will manage a growing team of Business Analysts and Quality Assurance Analysts whose focus is to collect business requirements, draft and understand use cases and workflows, deploy new features, resolve bugs and provide training & support to Pandora’s advertising sales and client services teams as they work with our order management platform. The team works with developers in an Agile environment; as such, the ideal candidate for this role has experience managing the rapid delivery of useful software to a large customer base and is used to working cross-functionally with the business, product and developers. Responsibilities include participation in prioritization of new features and work, deploying and managing team resources to drive projects towards on-time completion, owning cross-functional upwards/outbound communications and updates, partnering with technical teams to manage release cycles and quality, and ensuring successful end-user adoption of new solutions and features. This person will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop high-level and detailed project plans around upgrades and enhancements to existing solutions.We are looking for a leader who can drive operational efficiencies and successfully influence and partner with leaders in other departments. The Director will be expected to make high level decisions while keeping in mind project schedules, technical dependencies, revenue, technical and contractual issues. This position requires both strategic and detail oriented focus with extensive knowledge of the digital/mobile/broadcast advertising supply chain and a proven track record in operational excellence.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Pandora job posting here.
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