by Angela Copeland | May 12, 2015 | Job Posting
The American Queen Steamboat Company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Marketing in Memphis, TN.
The Senior Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations is responsible for developing the organization’s marketing strategy and driving all activities to enhance the image and public awareness of American Queen Steamboat Company. This position will provide leadership in the development and coordination of public relations and marketing efforts of the company, working closely with the Board of Directors, President, Chairman and senior leadership to effectively implement these efforts.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the American Queen Steamboat Company job description here.
by Angela Copeland | May 11, 2015 | Advice, Newsletter
Congratulations to all the newly minted graduates out there! Whether you have completed your undergraduate degree, or another degree, you should be proud! School takes a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money.
Now that you’re starting a new chapter, the next question is — What are the best (and worst) jobs?
I had the opportunity to speak with Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman this week on Live @ 9 about just this topic!
WalletHub.com recently released a report of the best and worst jobs. Essentially, they assessed over 100 different types of entry-level jobs. The jobs were rated on key metrics including: average starting salary, number of job openings, unemployment rate, projected job growth, income growth potential, fatal injuries, and long work hours.
Overall, jobs that are rated highly include different types of engineering, law, and analyst positions. Many of the jobs were focused around the STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and math.
Computer related jobs were also rated very highly. Unfortunately, the study found that approximately 17% of those jobs will be cut by 2022. This is likely due to efficiencies being created, along with the outsourcing of tech jobs to other countries.
The jobs rated lower on Wallet Hub’s report were more labor intensive, with longer hours, and a higher risk for physical injury. Included on the list were sheet metal mechanic, welder, and floor assembler.
Although money isn’t everything — it’s surprising just how much jobs can vary in salary. For example, a tax attorney makes 6 TIMES that of a teaching assistant. And, a drilling engineer makes 5 TIMES more than a bank teller.
In fact, most universities publish what’s called a “post graduation report.” They list by major how much their average graduates are making in their first year after graduation.
The University of Memphis reports that some of their top paying majors are engineering, computer science, and nursing. Christian Brothers University reports a few of their top majors are finance and engineering.
But, you may wonder — what does “top paying major” really mean? Well, many of the engineering students at the University of Memphis are reporting starting salaries above $50,000. On the other hand, philosophy majors have starting salaries just over $17,000.
This is a huge gap! And, for a degree that costs roughly the same amount of money in student loans to earn.
Check other schools too. You’d be surprised at how much starting salaries between schools can vary for the very same majors. For example, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY reports that their average computer science major’s first job out of college pays over $85,000. Chemical engineers from RPI are starting out above $75,000, and business majors are starting above $59,000.
The purpose of checking multiple schools is to understand the projected return on investment for each program. In the end, you want to find the school with the highest value. Ideally, you want to find the program with the lowest tuition offering the highest starting salary.
If you’ve already graduated with a particular degree (and most of us have!), it may be too late to switch careers to one of these highly specialized jobs like engineering or law. But, if you’re still deciding, if you’re considering going back to school, or if you have children who are deciding, this can be useful information. It makes your decision more about facts and results, and less about a random choice.
To watch my interview on WREG Live @ 9 about the best and worst jobs for graduates, click here.
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
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by Angela Copeland | May 11, 2015 | Job Posting
The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking a Marketing Analyst in Memphis, TN.
The Marketing Analyst will assist in all aspects of program analytics for the Memphis Grizzlies and FedExForum Marketing, Communications and Broadcast Departments. This position is responsible for supporting the team with reports and analysis of digital channels, marketing campaigns, broadcast analysis and media valuation across multiple channels. Additional responsibilities include providing insight related to the market, trends, customer behavior and sentiment, and current campaign performance. The Analyst will also support quantitative efforts related to Ticket Sales and Service as needed. Success in this role requires excellent data and analysis skills, including the ability to work with the organization’s customer database and other large datasets. The position also requires strong communications skills, willingness to learn the intricacies of marketing, and the ability to work as a member of a cross-functional team. Knowledge of research, data collection, and forecasting methodologies is encouraged.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Grizzlies job description here.
by Angela Copeland | May 11, 2015 | Job Posting
In celebration for the Grizzlies playoffs today, I’m sharing one Grizzlies job posting, and one Warriors job posting. GO GRIZZ!
The Golden State Warriors are seeking a Director of Partnership Development in Oakland, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive the renewal process; work to achieve and meet thier individual and group quota provided at the start of each fiscal year
- Leverage organizational resources to drive retention strategies for customer renewals
- Identify upsell opportunities for assigned corporate partner accounts
- Fulfill sponsorship agreements by working closely with other departments to ensure a high level of execution and customer service
- Work in conjunction with various departments to ensure fulfillment of all client deliverables
- Evaluate current partner activation plan and provide recommendations on how to better develop the partnership across a 365 day platform
- Effectively build and sustain strong partner relationships
- Implement new strategies and methodologies based on research, data, success rates, and market trends to ensure 100% customer satisfaction
- Oversee assigned departmental projects which could include: NBA financial reporting, LED and signage tracking, radio/broadcast management, etc.
- Plan and execute events, promotions and VIP experiences
- Attend all home games and special events
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Golden State job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 10, 2015 | Job Posting
Shutterstock is seeking a Director of Professional Services in San Mateo, CA.
- Lead and facilitate cross collaboration with other teams including engineering, sales, and development.
- Responsible for keeping an array of software implementation projects on track by meeting timeline milestones and continuously communicating updates to all stakeholders
- Assist developing tools that will refine implementations and lead to higher service revenue.
- Build relationships with customers via consultative approach, project management and product/solution knowledge. Acting Subject Matter Expert during implementation process.
- Layout scope of projects and effectively market Professional Service offerings to customers
- Effectively communicate plan and knowledge transfer through post implementation
- Manage Professional Services team through coaching, motivating, and monitoring performance metrics while at the same time being a hands-on, individual contributor.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Shutterstock job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 9, 2015 | Job Posting
Williams-Sonoma is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Memphis, TN.
Performs a senior or lead role in the development and support of large, complex or multiple solutions. Requires little or no direction. Demonstrates a strong understanding of key business drivers & ensures technical solutions deliver business value in line with company objectives. Has strong technical expertise and provides scoping, estimating, planning, design, development, and support services to a project. Can offer leadership of a team for technical projects or project lead components of a larger project. Provides the thought leadership within IT to advise the business, mentor staff, and leverage industry best practices.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Williams-Sonoma job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2015 | Advice, Media, Salary
Thank you to Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman for inviting me back to Live @ 9 on Wreg News Channel 3 to talk jobs.
Here’s a graduation gift for the class of 2015.
Jobs!
College grads can look forward to the best employment outlook since before the recession.
Wallet Hub recently came out with its report on the best and worst entry-level jobs.
Watch my interview for hints and tips on the best jobs for those just starting their careers.
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “What to Do After a Big Raise.”
As today’s professionals are learning, the fastest way to get a big raise is to switch jobs. Often, staying at the same job will put an additional 2 to 3 percent in your pocket each year. That’s not enough to keep up with the rising costs of rent, food or much of anything.
Picture this. You’ve been working for years to get a promotion. Finally, you land it! You get much more money, an impressive title, a better office and maybe even more vacation. It’s an incredibly exciting time in your life. What should you do now?
This is a tough question that comes up every day and deserves a closer look. Because of the difficulty involved in earning more money, we often feel entitled to do something with it – something fun, something big.
A few very common choices are: buy a new car, move to a bigger house in a nicer neighborhood, schedule a lavish vacation or purchase gifts for your loved ones. After all, you’ve earned it. It’s your money. You deserve it, right?
Technically, the answer is yes. But, you may want to think again. Read my entire Memphis Daily News column here for finance-saving alternatives.
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2015 | Job Posting
Gap, Inc. is seeking a Director of Leadership and Coaching in San Francisco, CA.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coaching
We aspire for our leaders to be great developers of talent, utilizing a coach-like approach. The Director will function as an internal coach to our senior leader population around individual development and high-performance. This role will also own and drive the development of our internal coaching practice while managing and elevating our bench of external coaches and our Coaching Community of Practice. An important aspect of this work will be to lead the building of our internal coaching capability training program as well as an intact team-focused coaching experience like “Leader as Coach”.
Leadership Development
At Gap Inc. we are constantly striving to evolve our thinking around leadership and development. This role will design and execute enterprise-wide leadership and social learning opportunities that tap into both the unique nature of Gap Inc. but also leverage current best practices around bite-sized, non-programmatic development. Creating leadership “laboratories” of various topics where our leaders teach each other and benefit from purpose driven conversations will also be an important aspect of this role.
Leadership Onboarding and Transitions
The Director will be responsible for creating, maintaining and supporting the design and deployment of an enterprise-wide leadership onboarding and transition plan. They will partner across all brands and functions to thoroughly understand the Gap Inc. business strategy and how to most effectively onboard and transition our leaders.
Assessment
This service is geared toward the delivery and development of our enterprise-wide talent assessment strategy. The Director will build strategic partnerships across the HR community and business leaders to best leverage our talent data. They will partner heavily with the Talent Planning team on hi-potential identification and development strategies. A deep understanding of the most current and science-driven team assessments will also be an integral part of this role.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Gap, Inc. job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 8, 2015 | Job Posting
FedEx is seeking a Disbursements Advisor in Memphis, TN.
Under minimal supervision, provides direction and leadership in analyzing and resolving existing and/or potential accounts payable problems, including systems issues and customer inquiries. Provide direction and coordination for diverse financial and analytical projects, including creating test models, analyzing alternative solutions, weighing risks/benefits and providing supporting documentation and justification. Manages disbursements related project specifying tasks, setting deadlines, maintaining progress towards plan execution and providing regular project updates to management. Evaluates and presents project results. Interface with Corporate and other OpCo management and groups as needed. Establishes and monitors internal controls through conducting internal control reviews.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx job description here.
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