by Angela Copeland | Apr 14, 2015 | Job Posting
FedEx is seeking a Program Management Advisor in Memphis, TN.
To provide technical expertise and support for planning, developing, organizing and coordinating large programs/projects. To research, evaluate and recommend new technologies, methodologies, processes and products to achieve major innovative improvements. To collect, analyze, and produce financial and performance indicators and forecasts. To provide appropriate specifications for and coordination of programs that cross department/division lines.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 13, 2015 | Advice, Newsletter
One of the most stressful times in a romantic relationship can often be when one partner is looking for a new job. This is particularly true if the job seeking spouse is unemployed. Whether they were laid off, fired, or quit their previous job, the entire situation can be tense. Especially if the pair depends on the unemployed partner’s income to pay the bills.
This week, I received a question about how to be a supportive spouse. After all, being the spouse of an unemployed person is not a situation we’ve all been in before. There’s always a first time.
Over the years, I have worked with many married job seekers. Surprisingly, one of the biggest stressors can often be their spouse, and not the actual job search.
Fear of Failure
The job seeker is worried about disappointing their spouse by selecting the “wrong” position. Because they feel like they’ve failed at their last workplace, the job seeker may be especially open to negative criticism at this time. And, those around them may want to give feedback about what they might not be good at in the future. People often say things like, “I would like to be a salesperson, but my wife says I’d be bad at it. I’m not sure what to do.” As you can imagine, this can put unnecessary pressure on the job seeker.
Recommendation: Step back and allow the job seeker to pursue their own path to success. Realize that there may be twists and turns along the way.
Conflicting Agendas
Some spouses also pressure their partner with their own goals and agenda, leaving the job seeker wondering if they’re doing the right thing. For example, the job seeker may want to take a part time job, so they can spend time with their family. At the same time, their spouse may prefer they find a high paying job that might pay for lavish vacations or a summer home.
Recommendation: Try to keep an open line of communication with your partner. Do your best to be supportive and understanding of your partner’s personal career goals, even if they are not the same as yours.
Speed and Timing
Moving through unemployment and into a new job is a process. It can take time to process what happened at the previous job, start to network again for the first time in years, and then land a job. The employed spouse is often under the impression that getting a job should be no big deal. It should be quick and painless. In reality, getting over losing your job takes time. And, the economy has struggled for years.
Recommendation: Have an open and honest conversation with your spouse about goals and timing. Establish expectations together for how long job seeking should take, on both an aggressive and conservative timeframe.
Emotional Support
More important than any other part of the process, the job seeker needs to know they have your support. Looking for a job involves an unusually high level of rejection and self-doubt. If you’re the spouse of a job seeker, the best first step is to be a good listener. Job seekers often need someone to bounce their ideas and concerns of off in a supportive, private environment.
Recommendation: Take the time to listen to your spouse’s worries. Do your best to be supportive and leave your judgement at the door.
Simply put, job seeking is a stressful process for both the job seeker and the spouse. Do your best to be supportive and to not discourage your spouse from their dreams. Job seeking is such a private endeavor that the spouse may be the only sounding board the job seeker has. Remember: the less stressful a job search is, the faster your unemployed spouse will find a new career.
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 | Apr 13, 2015 | Job Posting
The American Red Cross is seeking a Regional CEO in Oklahoma City, OK.
Responsible for representing the American Red Cross in the community. The Regional CEO will focus externally on core mission delivery, fundraising and being the face of the Red Cross for the media, donors and their communities. Has oversight of Red Cross service delivery, fundraising and external relations within an assigned region or geographic area. Manages the community resilience programs, working with community partners to ensure that the communities build local capacity to prepare for, prevent, respond and recover from disasters. Ensures that volunteers, youth and young adults are engaged and retained into the service delivery plans. Depending on the size of the region, work may be carried out through a number of Chapters, including the direct supervision of Executive Directors (ED’s). Is accountable for achieving performance targets for the Region, including service delivery, fundraising/revenue and expense targets. In conjunction with the Division Fundraising Vice President (DFVP), the Regional CEO has primary responsibility across the region for achievement of fundraising goals. Serves as a member of the Division leadership team, supporting and contributing to Division goals and activities. Utilizes the support activities of HR, IT, Finance, Communications and Marketing through a matrix project management system to ensure that all operating units have the necessary resources to execute on their community mission.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the American Red Cross job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 13, 2015 | Job Posting
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.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 12, 2015 | Job Posting
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Project Director in Austin, TX.
Direct, manage and provide support to GCG program managers responsible for GCG programs in Korea. Establish program implementation plans for each program with the program managers. Set and manage milestones that accomplish all the deliverables. Establish methods to assess progress on program goals and performance of managers. Review and approve expenditures that are within budgets set by the GCG director. Lead and support business development activities in each Korea program related to the commercialization of select technologies for the Korea Programs and conduct due diligence and market research on technologies. Assist Program Managers with development and implementation of commercialization strategies for technologies and open relationships with potential international partners. Assure completion of business development deliverables. Manage and assist Program Managers in establishing and maintaining relationships with program sponsors and partners. Communicate and reach agreements on work and funding. Establish regular reporting to program sponsors and partners. Include sponsors and partners in events and judging of activities. Work with sponsors and partners to establish media exposure for the program. Facilitate visits by sponsors and partners to Austin as needed or requested. Establish yearly revenue goals for new program development and execute on the marketing and sales of IC2 programs for education, training and outreach as well as new research initiatives to reach those goals.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the UT Austin job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 11, 2015 | Job Posting
Dell is seeking a Marketing Strategy Director End User Computing in Austin, TX.
Responsibilities
– Creating/crafting/driving strategies for Dell’s approach to target markets using qualitative and quantitative research
– Leading project teams and individually execute entire projects using issue and data analysis, problem solving, project management, and communication.
– Identifying new business and business model opportunities
– Conducting competitor assessments and evolution of profit pools
– Evaluating new product/market business opportunities
– Developing global partnerships and alliances
– Conducting strategic M&A target assessments
– Working cross-functionally with internal customers/colleagues including product, sales, messaging, technology and research groups; and external partners including retailers, suppliers and third-party providers
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Dell job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 10, 2015 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Updating Your Strategy.” In it, I discuss the importance of bringing your job search up to speed with the times.
When it comes to job searching, one thing’s for sure. Times have changed. Over the past 20 years, the process for getting a job has been transformed. Most companies require you to apply online, and some even interview you via video chat.
This process can be one of the most maddening things job seekers experience, especially if they haven’t looked for a job for many years. It can be both discouraging and disheartening. I empathize that this process has become increasingly difficult and often inefficient.
Since you can’t change the process, what can you do to influence your results? The best place to start is by updating your strategy.
To get all my tips on updating your strategy, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 10, 2015 | Job Posting
Rhodes College is seeking an Associate Dean of Diversity and Curriculum in Memphis, TN.
This Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the Faculty. This person will focus primarily on curricular oversight and enhancing diversity across the curriculum and within the faculty through a review and revision of recruitment strategies and procedures. They will also oversee the work of the Director of Teaching and Learning Initiatives to develop and sustain diversity initiatives, and administer the teaching mentorship program for new faculty. The position includes some teaching (1-2 courses each academic year), and the disciplinary home is open. We especially welcome applications from individuals whose scholarship focuses on issues of diversity. Strong candidates will hold a terminal degree; the rank of the position will be tenured associate or full professor.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Rhodes College job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 10, 2015 | Job Posting
Disney is seeking a Director of Media Technology & Strategy Business Operations in Burbank, CA.
The Media Technology & Strategy (MT&S) organization provides strategic vision, research, execution and support of technology solutions in alignment with DATG’s goal of creating compelling and engaging content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere.
This Director of Business Operations role will oversee the Office of the CIO, supporting the SVP and CIO Of The Disney ABC Television Group in the areas of project portfolio management, financial management, communications, strategic planning and cross functional team collaboration, and vendor management.
This position will ensure that the organization’s project portfolio aligns with the MT&S service portfolio, and will align to a program of process improvement and business change in support of the organization’s strategy. This role will lead and manage several of the organization’s high priority initiatives to enhance and ensure accountability to commitments, efficiency in spending and staffing management, and measurement for effectiveness, quality, maturity, and continuous improvement. This position will have a high degree of responsibility of understanding, articulating, and development of executive presentation and materials for roadmapping, strategy articulation, and execution of projects and initiatives coming out of the strategic priorities. This position will work with MT&S functional leaders in setting targets, monitoring performance, and managing MT&S service in an efficient and effective manner. Role will align to a program of process improvement and technology change in support of the MT&S strategy.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Disney job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 9, 2015 | Job Posting
Wright Medical is seeking a Vice President of Customer Experience in Memphis, TN.
Wright Medical is seeking an experienced supply chain executive with executive level experience in all aspects of supply chain strategy, leadership, implementation, and change management. Ideal candidate will have deep experience in manufacturing and distribution, but the focus of the position will be on the end-to-end customer experience. Importantly, this role is a successor role to the SVP Supply Chain, the executive head of the global function.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Wright Medical job posting here.
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