by Angela Copeland | Dec 15, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
Christmas is just a little over a week away! Hopefully, your holiday shopping is almost complete.
As your bank account feels the pinch, and as the new year is on the horizon, your mind may be starting to drift back to work.
Often during the holidays, our job search naturally slows down. We spend more time with family and friends. And, companies often slow their hiring during December.
But, if your job has been getting your down, this is just the time to begin to think about getting a new one.
The most important step to finding a new job is to prioritize what’s the most important to you. For example, if you had to prioritize the three things below, which would rank as the most important and which would be the least important?
- Money
- Job satisfaction
- Location
There’s no right answer to this question. In fact, your answer may shift over time.
For example, if you have an ailing family member, there may be nothing more important right now than living close to them. Or, if you have three children in private school, money may be your #1. In many cases, you’re looking for something more fulfilling.
Whatever your answer, the most important thing is to know it. It will help to guide your career decisions.
As you begin to understand your priorities, jobs will begin to come up that you’ll end up having to choose between. The question then becomes how to make those decisions.
In a previous podcast (Copeland Coaching Podcast Episode #5), I interviewed Shane Presley about being the CEO of your own career. Shane discusses a decision making technique he uses that involves a matrix.
Whenever you encounter a difficult decision, you use an Excel spreadsheet to layout all the variables that influence your decision. For example, if you were picking between two jobs, you might list the salary of each, the location, the perks of each job, the vacation days given, etc. Then, you assign a weight to each item. You decide just how important each individual factor is to you. Last, you score each factor on a scale (say 1 to 5) and you multiple that score by the weight given, then you add the results together.
Once you’ve gone through this process, you’ll begin to have a better picture of which choice is the best one for you.
Remember, whatever decisions you make, the most important thing is to understand your own priorities and how they align to them.
Have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones! Stay warm, and keep your eye on the New Year!
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.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Thanks.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Dec 15, 2014 | Job Posting
Dell is seeking a Chief of Staff in Plano, Texas.
The Marketing Operations Consultant performs chief of staff duties providing executive support and managing the global market operations for the Vice President of Dell Services Marketing & Communications.
This role will be a part of the Dell Services Marketing & Communications Leadership team. This individual is responsible for overseeing the programs and initiatives as outlined by the Vice President in overall running of the business and includes all facets of budget and finance analysis, human resources, marketing strategy and planning, team member engagement and communications.
The chief of staff works closely with the Vice President of Marketing & Communications, her administrative assistant, executive communications, marketing leadership, finance and human resource partners and connects with other chiefs of staff and contacts across Services, corporate marketing and other business units driving alignment. Typical projects include but are not limited to: senior leadership presentations, budget analysis, budget planning, organization change management and communications, all-hands or town hall meetings, market strategy and special projects.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Dell job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 15, 2014 | Job Posting
McKesson is seeking a Director of Operations in Memphis, TN.
Directs and controls distribution operations for Memphis, TN and Aurora, CO facility. Responsible for budgeting, P&L Cost Centers, and facility personnel including shipping, receiving, administration, transportation, staffing, safety, and manager/supervisor development. Responsible for driving the development and implementation of operating processes, policies and training programs for distribution operations. Provides direction for supervisory and management level employees in distribution operations.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 14, 2014 | Job Posting
20 | 20 is seeking a Director of Software Development in Nashville, TN.
The Director of Software Development is responsible for managing our Product Development Team and our technology resources that support our enterprise-level products. Management of the Product Development team includes day-to-day management of all software developers, functioning as our ScrumMaster, and working collaboratively with the Product Owner to define the future of 20|20 product initiatives. The Director of Software Development works hand-in-hand with the CIO. The CIO sets the vision, requirements, and expectations for products and service delivery, the Director of Software Development manages the day-to-day team in charge of getting the job done. This position is also responsible for datacenter and local system environments, for both product and test systems.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the 20 | 20 job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 13, 2014 | Job Posting
CMT (Country Music Television) is seeking a Manager of Multiplatform Scheduling Strategy in Nashville, TN.
The Manager of Multiplatform Scheduling Strategy will manage the strategy and coordinate scheduling for CMT programming across all non-linear platforms—with goal of seamlessly integrating the linear programming priorities and targets to drive ratings, grow engagement, and build the foundation for future monetization across platforms. This position will help manage the VOD strategy, evolution and budget. They will collaborate and weigh in on what companion content can be created to supplement the linear show rollouts and drive tune-in. This can include short-form content, bonus footage, unique webisodes, after shows, and other original and repurposed content as needed. Manage full episode rollout priorities across platforms to sync with network priorities. Liase and collaborate with key stakeholders to communicate and help translate linear strategy and ongoing priorities. This position reports into the VP Programming Strategy and is located at CMT’s headquarters in Nashville, TN.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the CMT job description here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 12, 2014 | Job Posting
Match.com is seeking an Account Manager in Chicago, IL.
They’re seeking an excellent writer and creative thinker with a strong marketing background and a passion for creating compelling narratives. He/she will lead with marketing strategy (including revamping our media kit, designing interesting promotional materials, and creating engaging case studies), in addition to overseeing the creative production for our custom digital sponsorship campaigns. What does this mean? It means you come to the table with big ideas. You connect the dots. You understand that facts can tell a story, and you know that sharing them effectively can help our clients understand who we are. You are solution-oriented and flexible. You work fast.
You’ll also engage with ad agency partners, our Sales team, and our Account Management team to concept programs and then bring them to life online. If you enjoy flexing your creative muscles around an always-changing business, you’ll fit right in. We’re a small, tight-knit team and a person who is animated by facing a new and interesting challenges every day is our ideal match.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Match.com job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 12, 2014 | Job Posting
The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking an Account Executive of Group Sales in Memphis, TN.
As a member of the Ticket Sales and Service Team, the Account Executive, Group Sales is responsible for generating revenue by identifying business opportunities and selling Grizzlies ticket products. These products include group tickets, group theme night events, single game suite rentals, and season and partial plan tickets. There will also be Group Tickets Sales responsibilities for FedExForum events as needed.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Grizzlies job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 11, 2014 | Job Posting
The University of Southern California is seeking an Event Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA.
The USC Office of Cultural Relations and University Events is looking for an event coordinator to assist the Assistant Director, Academic Events and Global Conferencing in producing the university’s large, annual academic events: New Student Convocations, Homecoming, Academic Honors Convocation and Commencement. This position will also assist with event planning and production for USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative. The goal is to create events that promote goodwill and project the prestige of the university. In addition, the coordinator will assist with preparation, planning, and/or production of university events as needed.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Event Coordinator job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Youth Villages is seeking a Business Development Specialist in Memphis, TN.
This position will be responsible for supporting program leadership and the business development/strategy/government relations team with a focus on managing growth and development in assigned states that are currently heavily funded by Medicaid dollars with managed care involvement.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Youth Villages job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 10, 2014 | Job Posting
St. Jude is seeking a Director of Hispanic Marketing & Business Development in Memphis, TN.
Responsible for leading, implementing and measuring ALSAC’s Hispanic marketing and business development strategy in the U.S. Hispanic market and Puerto Rico. Works collaboratively across ALSAC Divisions to execute fully integrated multicultural campaigns and total market strategies by engaging the audience via consistent and culturally-relevant messaging, building and developing national partnerships, creating innovative opportunities, and connecting across multi-channel platforms to generate revenue, diversify ALSAC’s donor file, and increase awareness. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Multicultural Marketing and Business Development to ensure all strategies and tactics are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, as well as the Development and Marketing plans. Leads internal team and external partners to develop and implement strategies in compliance with stated fundraising goals.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude job posting here.
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