by Angela Copeland | Oct 27, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
In a recent conversation, someone said something incredibly wise to me: “Employees join companies. They leave bosses.”
Wow! This couldn’t be more true. Every day, I meet new job seekers who confidentially share their latest work stress and career drama. Almost everyone — and I mean everyone — is unhappy with their boss!
You may work for a manager who isn’t leading you. They have no vision or clear goals. It leaves your team lost and creates unnecessary conflict and political issues.
Or, maybe your manager doesn’t recognize your contributions to the team. You don’t feel valued. Your manager takes credit for your work and doesn’t give thanks when it’s due.
Some managers make excuses for why you can’t go to training or participate in continuing education, while they nudge your peers to participate. They aren’t helping you to grow your skills.
Do these scenarios sound familiar?
If so, it’s time to pay attention! If your manager doesn’t buy into you today, there’s a good chance that won’t change anytime soon.
Why sit and wait for years for your manager to change their perception when someone else who appreciates you may be right around the corner?
There’s no better time than now to begin looking. And when you do, remember that interviewing is a two way street!
You are interviewing them just as much as they’re interviewing you.
Pay close attention to how you interact with your new (potential) manager. Observe how they interact with their team. What do their employees have to say about them and their management style?
Do your homework! Look them up on LinkedIn. Do they have written endorsements from co-workers and employees? If so, are they positive and sincere?
Pay attention to how your boss’ personal priorities align with yours. For example, if they don’t believe in long vacations, but you take a week long trip with your family every year, take note. Little differences could cause issues later.
In a previous newsletter, I mentioned that jobs are like buses. Another one is always coming.
If you get the sense that there’s not a connection between you and your new (potential) boss, PAY ATTENTION. Even if you dislike your current job, this is still important to note.
What could be worse than running from one burning building into another one? You will only prolong your heartache — and force yourself to look for another job again very soon.
In closing, if you’re not clicking with your boss, the time to take notice is now. The sooner you start looking, the longer you’ll have to find your “dream job.”
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 | Oct 27, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton Worldwide is seeking a Director of Digital Quality in Memphis, TN.
The Director of Digital Quality will be responsible for developing, establishing, executing and enforcing Digital Quality standards and processes which includes; user acceptance testing, quality reviews, website support review, trending analysis and action, understanding the impacts of site performance and error reporting, ensure alignment and gain insights from HRCC.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton Worldwide job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 27, 2014 | Job Posting
Google is seeking a Support Specialist in Chicago, IL.
The SalesTech team is a solution-generating force that helps our sales teams and advertisers. These solutions need to be scalable to support millions of customers worldwide. In addition to troubleshooting on the customer side, we work with Sales, Product and Engineering teams within Google to develop better tools and services to improve our products based on the evolving needs of our users. As a cross-functional and global team, it’s our job to help keep the lights on and the ads fresh.
The SalesTech team in gTech plays a critical role in Google’s success, supporting sales teams, advertisers, and products that enhance potential by consistently providing scalable product solutions, reliable information based on efficient, consultative analysis, and timely communications. Alongside our support and troubleshooting work, we collaborate with sales, product management and engineering to focus on developing innovative, scalable support solutions that effectively serve our growing customer base.
Responsibilities
- Deliver an outstanding customer service experience.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical product issues for Large Customer Sales (LCS) teams and Google’s advertisers.
- Manage LCS and customer inquiries by e-mail, live chat and other channels.
- Engage with cross-functional partners, e.g. Specialist, Engineering, and Product team members to resolve complex issues.
- Develop training materials and documentation.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Google job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 26, 2014 | Job Posting
Nestle is seeking a Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA.
The Project Manager is an important member of the division’s innovation and renovation team, and an essential contributor to achieving our business objectives. Project Management is the application of business knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to meet project requirements and objectives. This is accomplished by working closely with key stakeholders and aligning on the strategy for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a project. Project Managers are leaders in coaching and influencing project management principles, driving projects forward, managing project teams, and ensuring project time and resources are used effectively and efficiently to meet project objectives and divisional goals. This position requires the ability to effectively collaborate and influence people at all levels in the organization through strong interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should be highly organized with strong time-management skills and able to manage ambiguity.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nestle posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 25, 2014 | Job Posting
Sullivan Branding is seeking an Account Coordinator in Memphis, TN.
The Account Coordinator generally provides assistance to the account manager in the day-to-day management of accounts and develops the skills necessary to advance to the position of account executive. Reports to assigned account manager.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sullivan Branding job posting here.
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