by JJ Weir | Nov 23, 2015 | Advice, Newsletter
Are you really thankful this week?
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week with your loved ones!
As I sat down to write today’s newsletter, I struggled a bit. On the week of Thanksgiving, the obvious topic is about being thankful.
So much of what we accomplish in our careers and in our life is tied to the generosity of others. And, taking the time to thank those people gives us a good feeling inside – and it ensures they want to be helpful to us again in the future. It strengthens our bonds.
This is a fact.
But, the flip side of this coin is feeling underappreciated.
In the past few weeks, I’ve randomly spoken with a number of people who are in a negative situation at their workplace.
It almost feels like a bad relationship. The kind where you wish your friend would break up with their partner, but they just keep going back, no matter how bad things get. It seems they’re always thinking that things will change and get better “if only…”
One of the most important things about at work is feeling appreciated. It can make even an awful workload seem okay. In fact, feeling underappreciated is the number one reason people leave.
We sometimes feel underappreciated because our boss never says thank you. Other times, it’s because we aren’t paid fairly and feel a financial strain at home. Or, we don’t have enough vacation days to visit our family often as we’d like.
To drive the point home, many people would be willing to take less money in salary if they felt more appreciated at work. It sounds crazy on the surface, but how much would you give up to feel a little more appreciated, happy, and purposeful every day? If you could have your dream job, I bet you would. Happiness is worth something to you.
In fact, employees who complain about money are more often than not actually feeling undervalued in some other way.
Don’t get me wrong. We should all be thankful for having a job. We should be thankful for the good things other people are doing for us.
But, sometimes you don’t feel truly thankful. If you genuinely feel taken advantage of, it’s time to listen to yourself.
Things may change. Anything it possible. But, the reality is, the likelihood of change in your current environment is small.
A great way to change how you’re feeling at work is to change where you work. But, when you do find a new job, be careful not to recreate the negative situation you have now.
And, this brings me to my next point. When you’re chasing after your big job offer, don’t make a decision just based on the money. Or the awesome vacation. Or even the distance from your home.
Those things are all important. But, what’s even more important is fit.
Fit’s a hard thing to measure. And, even harder to figure out in the few measly hours you spend interviewing with a company.
The first thing to keep in mind is that interviewing, much like dating, is a two way street. When is the last time you went on a first date and just wished that this stranger might be willing to marry you? I hope never! In the same way, it is as important that you like a company (and especially the hiring manager) as that they like you.
When you go on interviews, listen to yourself. Think about how you feel about the people you meet. Think about how the company treated you. Did they follow through on what they said they’d do? Did the offer look the way you were expecting it to?
Once you find the environment that’s right for you, you’ll no longer spend your days wishing for the “if only.” You’ll start to be truly thankful for those around you. You’ll want to give back and say thanks – on more than just Thanksgiving.
I hope you have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving holiday! Take a little time to take care of you.
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by Angela Copeland | Nov 23, 2015 | Job Posting
Yahoo! is seeking an Engineering Director in Sunnyvale, CA.
Yahoo! Mobile has been delivering astonishing iOS, Android and mobile web applications for the past few years. Their applications rank among the top in delivering a superb user experience and they are just scratching surface.
Yahoo! is seeking an Engineering Director to lead and help define, design and support their growing portfolio of applications. You will lead a team of talented mobile developers to drive the evolution and expansion of the current applications portfolio into new technology areas and market segments.
You will work on next-generation mobile apps on an agile and highly collaborative team of designers, product managers and engineers. They are looking for an intelligent, hands on leader who gets their hands dirty in the tech and has experience managing software development teams. You will lead the development of everything from proof of concept to production quality code that will require all your technical expertise to provide a best-in-class user experience.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Yahoo! website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 23, 2015 | Job Posting
Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Regional Marketing Specialist in Memphis, TN.
The Regional Marketing Specialist coordinates and implements marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include public relations, special events execution, advertising, and creating brand awareness. This position is responsible for maintaining direct, face-to-face contact with community partners, and increasing Sprouts’ exposure on the ground with regular strategic community events, activities and partnerships. The Regional Marketing Specialist functions as a liaison between the Sprouts support office and their assigned regional locations.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sprouts Farmers Market website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 22, 2015 | Job Posting
International Paper is seeking a Brand Manager in Memphis, TN.
The Brand Manager for Commercial Printing Papers will lead the strategic and tactical marketing effort for the Accent Opaque, Springhill Offset, Springhill Uncoated Bristols and Williamsburg Offset brands. These efforts will be driven through the merchant channel which focuses on the key segments in which these brands participate (commercial printing, book publishing and direct mail). He/she will report directly to the Marketing Manager for Commercial Printing Papers.
- Support the Marketing Manager in development of the business strategic plan and lead the execution of the brand components of the business strategic plan
- Develop and execute annual brand plans based on the 5 P’s of marketing across the various disciplines (sales, customer service, supply chain, manufacturing, pricing, etc.) to drive initiatives to achieve financial and volume goals
- Provide strategic direction on product, pricing, promotion and distribution that drives business direction and activity for each brand (including ebusiness and sustainability) while managing associated budgets
- Along with key team members (Marketing Manager, Associate Brand Manager, Digital Expert, Product Development Manager, etc.), drive new product development efforts while ensuring the existing product portfolio is market leading
- Provide analysis of key market segments to identify growth opportunities and unmet customer needs for greater profitability
- Provide competitive assessments (on products and services) and recommendations as they pertain to threats and/or opportunities
- Develop and execute relationships and strategies with OEMs (Canon, HP, Xerox, Ricoh, Screen, etc.)
- Develop and lead direct reports (Associate Brand Manager and Digital Expert)
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the International Paper website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 22, 2015 | Job Posting
Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Divisional Human Resources Director in Germantown, TN.
The Divisional HR Director is responsible for Human Resources management, developing standards, fostering teamwork, management proficiency, managing profitability (P&L and Employee Retention), promoting process improvement, building relationships, organizational astuteness, leading change, and creating and executing programs to retaining employees across the division (throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia). Traveling will be 30-50%.
Develops organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives. Leads strategic presence in stores to promote the Sprouts culture and develop suggested action plans with executive leadership.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sprouts Farmers Market website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 21, 2015 | Job Posting
Zendesk is seeking a Director, Global Total Rewards in San Francisco, CA.
Zendesk is looking for a Director of Global Total Rewards. Who might you be? You are genuine. You listen to your customers. You work to make things beautifully simple and intuitive. You have a passion for Total Rewards and love building and managing compensation programs that are one step ahead of our needs. You’re a true partner for internal customers but have a keen eye towards what is happening externally.
Success in this role looks like this: you will have come in and taken the reins on relatively green and ad hoc compensation practices and, with help from partners, led the build-out of a more forward-looking, strategic, and well-run, cohesive total rewards program. Recruiters will feel more informed as to how to structure offers, Finance will have better budgeting processes on our programs, Stock Admin will feel like our equity program is a tightly-run effort, and Managers will be equipped to have effective comp conversations and understand market data for their roles.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Zendesk website here.
by JJ Weir | Nov 20, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Getting Ahead This Holiday Season”
One of the biggest misconceptions about the holidays is that your career can take a back seat until January. Don’t get me wrong. Family festivities and reconnecting with close friends is important. But putting your career on the back burner for two months is a big mistake.
Often, if a job seeker hasn’t looked for a job in some time, they tend to underestimate how long it will take to find a new job. The same holds true if they are at a more senior level or make more money now than they were the last time they looked.
The higher you go in your career, the fewer positions are available and the longer the process takes.
To read the rest of my column, and learn how to get ahead, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 20, 2015 | Job Posting
BuzzFeed is seeking a Brand Strategist in New York, NY.
BuzzFeed is the leading media company for the social age, intensely focused on delivering high-quality original reporting, insight, and viral content across a rapidly expanding array of subject areas.
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience selling display advertising and sponsorships. This person will sell sponsorships and our proprietary ad units, as well as, work closely with our product and account service teams to see to it that the campaigns are implemented to maximum long-term client satisfaction. He or she will have a track record of success and an entrepreneurial leaning that will allow them to quickly get up to speed on our products and begin generating revenue.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the BuzzFeed website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 20, 2015 | Job Posting
Express Scripts is seeking a Sr. Manager, Creative Technical Writing in Memphis, TN.
The Sr. Manager – Learning/Creative Technical Writing is responsible for the leadership of the Creative Technical Writing team. This role will work with Business, Learning, Sales partners and Clients to identify learning/communication opportunities. The individual will assess learning/communication needs and availability. Provides strategic direction in the area of developing, project managing, deploying and supporting initiatives and product enhancements from a learning/communication perspective. Works collaboratively with leadership to understand needs, convert into learning/communication initiatives, drive learning/communication strategy and report results to stakeholders in an easily understood manner.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Express Scripts website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 19, 2015 | Job Posting
Sq1 is seeking a Director of Client Services in Portland, OR.
This rapidly growing and very cool agency is hiring for a full-time DCS in Portland. This position is being added because of growing business and will be a critical role to the agency. This job requires the ability to oversee the company’s relationship with clients and ensure their satisfaction. Exceptional communication skills are a must as this position is responsible for addressing any concerns or issues that a client has. This is a dream job for ad agency enthusiasts looking for the next step in their career and the opportunity to be a part of an amazing advertising agency. The Director of Client Services is a management-level position and requires expertise in client acquisition, development and retention. This person supports executive leadership and supervises the assigned members of the Account Management team.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sq1 website here.
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