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Featured Job: Project Team Leader @ DuPont

DuPont is seeking a Project Team Leader in Memphis, TN.

DuPont Engineering has an opening in its Memphis, Tennessee location for a Project Team Leader.  The Project Team Leader will be responsible for developing and implementing key business solutions and projects that support business objectives.  This position will support projects not only at Memphis, TN but may support projects at other Nutrition and Health sites. This position also supports smaller plant initiatives and maintenance activities.  This Project Team Leader position is an outstanding opportunity to highlight leadership skills in the execution of multiple projects in the range of $500,000 to $10,000,000 at multiple sites in the Midwest region.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the DuPont job posting here.

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‘Job or No Job’

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Job or No Job.”

In the job market today, millennials are one of the groups most likely to be unemployed. Last week, ABC Family premiered a new reality TV show to shed light on this issue, “Job or No Job.”

According to ABC, “Job or No Job” follows one young adult per episode on his or her journey to land a first job. Each job seeker will go on three interviews to find out if he or she lands a job offer. Author and CEO Jane Buckingham guides each of the candidates through the interview process, serving as career expert and job coach.

To read my entire column, and to find out my take on the important job search lessons that can be learned from this show, visit the Memphis Daily News website here.

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Featured Job: Lifestyle Marketing Manager @ Fitbit

Fitbit is seeking a Lifestyle Marketing Manager in San Francisco, CA.

Fitbit, based in San Francisco, designs products and experiences that track everyday health and fitness, empowering and inspiring people to lead healthier, more active lives. The Lifestyle Marketing Manager will join the Lifestyle Marketing team, working with local ambassadors to build grassroots event experiences.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Fitbit job posting here.

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Featured Job: Director of Home and Community Based Services @ Meritan

Meritan is seeking a Director of Home and Community Based Services in Memphis, TN.

The Program Director, Home and Community Based Services will be located in Meritan’s Hernando office. Bachelors Degree in social services or health care related field preferred. The ideal candidate should have experience in the provision and management of home and community based services in Mississippi. Responsibilities include program implementation, policy and procedure creation/review and supervision of program staff.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Meritan website here.

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Happiness at Work

Several years ago the university where I work redesigned our adult, working student curriculum. Many of these part-time students/full-time employees were returning to school after leaving college decades earlier, others were entering college for the first time, and still others were coming back for a second degree. No matter what their background these students shared a similar struggle: They longed to find happiness and fulfillment at work. Our students are not unique. The workplace is littered with disengaged, dissatisfied employees. There are those who pass the time by counting the minutes until time to clock out, others wishing for a different job, still others regretting decisions made years ago that have created a feeling of being trapped in a dead end job.

The good news is there is a way out. Here are some ways we have addressed these concerns.

1. Find Balance
Finding balance means you set priorities and develop boundaries. People with a strong sense of balance place self-care above boss-pleasing, manage their energy rather than time, and learn to put “first things first.” Tool: Keep track of your schedule for one week. Beside each activity put a ” +” if the activity adds to your level of energy and a “-“ if it zaps you of energy. Categorize your activities to determine where you are spending the majority of your time and energy. Make adjustments to increase the number and times you engage in energy producing activities.

2. Slow Down To Speed Up
Our culture places high emphasis on multi-tasking. In fact, it is seen as a badge of honor to be busy, SuperMom or SuperDad, and to “have it all.” Research, however, strongly indicates multitasking and over-commitment decreases our work performance, our self-esteem, and eventually our happiness. Slowing down and concentrating on one activity at a time keeps us from becoming slaves to our frantic schedules, allowing us to master an activity before moving on to the next. Tool: Use the STING technique. Select one task to do at a time. Time yourself using a clock for no more than one hour. Ignore everything else during that time. No breaks or interruptions should be permitted. Give yourself a reward when the time is up.

3. Play To Your Strengths
Research by the Gallup organization reveals that when employees are able to do what they do best at least once a day, they are more fulfilled and engaged on the job. We spend so much time trying to be well-rounded and fix our weaknesses, we often ignore those things where we are naturally strong. Ironically, our greatest opportunity for personal growth lies in our areas of strength. Tool: Buy the book StrengthFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath. Take the assessment and begin to develop your strengths.

4. Find Meaning In Your Work
One key to stay motivated on the job is to connect your job with your own personal goals. You do not have to love your job to be happy at work. Some people work to provide for their family, providing them with meaning and purpose. Others find meaning in friendships they build at work. Still others find fulfillment in the realization that effectively doing their job helps others excel. Any job can have meaning if approached with a positive attitude. Tool: List the people who would suffer if you did not show up for work, quit your job, or your position was eliminated.

5. Practice Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness means you are living in the moment. When you practice mindfulness you are able to observe the current situation free from the guilt of the past or worry about the future. People who regularly practice mindfulness are happier and more at peace. They don’t try to control or manipulate events. They take action when necessary, but focus only on important, controllable responses. Tool: Draw two intersecting circles. Label one circle “Things that are important” and the other “things within my control.” Hang this Venn diagram where you can easily see it. Before reacting to situations, analyze them through this diagram asking, “Is the situation important enough for me to respond? and “Is the outcome of the situation within my control?” If you cannot answer yes to both these questions, you probably do not want to take action.

6. Show up with gratitude
Although there are many paths to happiness, the most impactful is showing gratitude. Living a life believing the glass is half-full is one of the most powerful things you can do to improve your lot in life. I have personally witnessed miserable employees become engaged and fulfilled at work through the simple act of practicing gratitude on a daily basis. Tool: At an intersection you pass everyday on your way to work, list the things in your life for which you are grateful. Think of three new things everyday.

Remember, happiness is a choice and can be gained through intentionality. The above exercises can go a long way to improve your happiness at work and in life.

bevDr. Bevalee Vitali
Dr. Bevalee Vitali is an Associate Professor of Business at Christian Brothers University. When not in the classroom, she works as a contract trainer in corporations and non-profit organizations, focusing upon leadership and personal development, employee development, and well-being.

Featured Job: Manager, Fundraising & Community Events @ Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are seeking a Manager, Fundraising & Community Events in Chicago, IL.

This position is responsible for managing and implementing Cubs’ charitable and community fundraising efforts, increasing charitable revenue for Cubs Charities and producing Cubs community events. Requires the ability to coordinate and execute charitable and community events, generate significant donations and strategically promote the organization through charitable fundraising endeavors.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Chicago Cubs job posting here.

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Featured Job: Associate Director – Stewardship @ St. Jude / ALSAC

St. Jude / ALSAC is seeking an Associate Director – Stewardship in Memphis, TN.

Responsible for managing the development, planning, and implementation of all activities related to high-level donor cultivation and qualification, as well as staff administration and training. Responsible for management of charitable gift annuities and portfolio strategy for the assigned team of staff that work directly with donors and facilitate their financial support of St. Jude.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude / ALSAC job posting here.

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Featured Job: Director of Customer Solutions @ HP

HP is seeking a Director of Customer Solutions in Houston, TX.

The Director will serve as the primary point of accountability for all IT services provided to the business and as a strategic partner with business units across HP for the Attached portfolio. The Director will play a major role in strategy roadmap building, translation of business capabilities and drivers into technology initiatives and maximizing the business value of IT. In addition, the Director would also be responsible for effective and efficient implementation of initiatives and delivery of IT services for the Attached portfolio including supporting the business in project definition, process mapping and project management.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the HP website here.

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Featured Job: Director of Business Solutions @ TruGreen

TruGreen is seeking a Director of Business Solutions in Memphis, TN.

Partners with business leaders to develop short and long term solutions that deliver on overall business strategy. Leads the design, development and implementation of solutions that improve the end-to-end customer experience. Directs and manages a team that supports and project manages software enhancement from inception to user acceptance testing for the current and future business delivery models. Actively partners with Process Improvement, Planning, Route Optimization & Scheduling, Field Service Operations and Fleet Management teams to ensure delivered solutions meet all business requirements.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the TruGreen job posting here.

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Featured Job: Director of Strategic Partnerships @ Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships in Chicago, IL.

The Director of Strategic Partnerships, VP will be responsible for developing, implementing and fostering a culture of partnership in the firm by connecting management team members and financial advisors to Firm and FA resources across the Nation. The Director will travel extensively and work with regional and local management to identify financial advisor specialists for advisors to partner with and/or uncovering partnering opportunities amongst advisors with a need for a particular expertise in their practices.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Morgan Stanley  job posting here.

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