by Angela Copeland | Nov 24, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
This week, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s an opportunity to gather together with loved ones, eat way too much good food, and watch a little football. It’s also an opportunity to express gratitude for our good fortune.
While you have a few days off this week, I encourage you to allow Thanksgiving to inspire your job search.
- Be Grateful – Focus on the positive things about your current job. Perhaps you like your boss, your team, or even the location of your office. Even in negative work environment, there are usually a few things to be thankful for. Move your attention to those items.
- Reconnect – Thanksgiving is the kickoff to an entire holiday season. Take the opportunity to reconnect with friends, coworkers, and loved ones you haven’t seen in a while. Not only is it good for your soul, it’s good for your network. When you’re looking for a job, it’s critical that you keep your network up to date.
- Networking Events – In addition to connecting with those who are truly close to you, keep an eye out for networking events. Many workplaces put on pot luck Thanksgiving lunches – and groups host “Friendsgiving” events. These are other great opportunities to keep your networking moving forward during the holidays.
- Reflect – Holidays are a great time to think back about the past year, and start to make plans for the future. What went well in the last year? What would you do differently? Write these things down, along with goals for next year. When would you like to find a new job? What are the attributes you’d prefer in your next job?
- Help Others – Networking is a huge part of finding a job. Sometimes, when we’re in the middle of our own search, we forget about those around us. Remember to take the time to help those in your life who are also looking. In return, they will help you.
- Relax – Looking for a job can be a long, and at times, stressful, process. Don’t forget to take a little time for yourself. It will help you to keep moving forward in your search when you return to work.
- Thank Others – Take the time to thank those in your life who help you every day. Whether it’s a friend, coworker, or supervisor, take the time to wish them a happy Thanksgiving — and thank them for the impact they make on your life. You might even consider giving thanks in the form of a written recommendation on LinkedIn.
Try to stay upbeat. The holiday season can be a tough one if you’re looking for a job. It is a time of increased financial responsibilities and decreased opportunities.
But, staying positive will help to draw good people to you. It will help to lay the foundation for your job search, so they will think of you when they’re hiring or hear of a job.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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 | Nov 24, 2014 | Job Posting
The Greater Memphis Chamber is seeking a Vice President of Member Development and Investor Relations in Memphis, TN.
This position reports directly to the President and CEO. As a key member of the senior management team, the leader of the Member Development Team and the Chairman’s Circle, the Vice President is primarily responsible for planning and implementing the strategies and programs to ensure initial and ongoing funding of the organization, and successful execution of the Chairman’s Circle “Moon Missions”.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Greater Memphis Chamber job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 24, 2014 | Job Posting
Nissan is seeking a Manager of Parts and Service Digital Marketing in Franklin, TN.
Leads Nissan and Infiniti Digital Marketing program tactical elements to achieve corporate profitability objectives while supporting vehicle sales. Provides oversight and direction to on-site vendor employees. Primary liaison to vendor partners on program launch and support. Primary Digital Marketing field and dealership interface.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nissan job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 23, 2014 | Job Posting
JAKKS Pacific is seeking a Purchasing and Demand Planning Manager in Malibu, CA.
Responsibilities:
• Management of process used to develop forecast
• Managing gap between marketing / retail, sales and operation
• Solutions related to demand forecasting, demand planning, inventory planning, merchandise and assortment planning, distribution planning, allocation, replenishment and purchasing
• Cross functional inputs and applying judgment based on knowledge of business
• Supply chain management to include replenishment, demand forecasting and promotion planning
• Data analysis to include assortment planning, demand, product cycle, product schedule
• Integration of new areas / divisions
• Review and analysis of POS data to help improve forecast at SKU level, future sales forecast by customer, region. Factor in promotion , prices changes and seasonal influences
• Solutions that improve customer delivery
• Understanding of inventory valuation. Maintain appropriate inventory levels and avoid buildup of excess stock
• Oversee purchase of material and or finished good for selected product lines
• Review production capabilities and capacities to support demand
• Work with US vendors and schedules, releases, allocation and shipping
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the JAKKS Pacific job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 22, 2014 | Job Posting
eHarmony is seeking a Social Media Specialist in Santa Monica, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Create and curate strategic content for the Social Media Content Calendar
- Manage, Monitor and Engage in Social Media/Internet Communities
- Be passionately in tune with latest social media developments, online behavior and trends
- Identify opportunities and develop plans/proposals for implementing scalable social media programs to generate maximum social media optimization
- Devise and implement appropriate campaigns for social media activities
- Define and track performance of campaign testing and live campaigns
- Provide regular reports to internal stakeholders on campaigns and social media matrices
- Use knowledge gained through analysis to provide insight on forecasting, budgeting and social media marketing direction
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the eHarmony job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 22, 2014 | Job Posting
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Senior Research Technologist in Memphis, TN.
The Senior Research Technologist in the Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Department operates as an advanced-level Research Technologist by assisting the principal investigator with the conduct of experiments, data collection, and analysis for research projects. Properly conducts specific projects, and troubleshoots when specific experiments do not work as expected. Maintains efficient laboratory operations, including maintaining excellent laboratory notebook records, and may assist in training other laboratory personnel.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the St. Jude job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 21, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Doing Everything Right is Still No Guarantee.” In it, I discuss the hidden reasons you weren’t selected for the latest opportunity you applied for.
I meet people every day who are down on their luck. They’ve applied for job after job online and nothing is clicking. They’ve had a few phone interviews and even an in person interview or two. Their resume seems virtually flawless. They’re actively engaged in LinkendIn and regularly attending networking events.
They feel like they’re doing everything possible. But they must be doing something wrong because they haven’t landed their dream job yet. What could it be?
First, let me say that most people can improve on something. Whether it’s your elevator pitch, your resume, you cover letter, or even your wardrobe, we all have room for improvement.
However, when it comes to interviewing, it’s not always all about you. Just like in dating, sometimes it really is them. There are a number of situations that could be going on behind the scenes you may never know about. As you read these scenarios, consider the reasons an employer might not want to share these important details with you.
To learn about what’s going on behind the scenes and how to cope, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here: http://bit.ly/1xWc6uu.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 21, 2014 | Job Posting
International Paper is seeking a Sustainability Project Leader in Memphis, TN.
This position supports the development and implementation of International Paper’s Sustainability program. The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a consistent focus on the company’s sustainability goals and objectives. The position will help develop and enhance a corporate-wide sustainability strategy, support its implementation and coordination throughout the company and help make sure there is alignment of the company’s sustainability efforts with the company’s business objectives.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the International Paper job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 21, 2014 | Job Posting
Groupon is seeking a Product Manager in Chicago, IL.
They are seeking a Technical Product Manager with a business background and a very strong technical orientation. Technical Product Managers investigate and solve complex problems in collaboration with business teams (such as Sales, Editorial, Accounting, or Finance), and are key contributors to achieving operational excellence. A successful Technical Product Manager develops deep and broad knowledge of backoffice processes, both technical and operational, and uses that knowledge to drive process improvements. Additionally, Technical Product Managers are doers. Embedded as core members of engineering teams, they take hands-on responsibility for monitoring and improving operations and producing deliverables that help their team provide business value.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Groupon job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 20, 2014 | Job Posting
American Home Shield (ServiceMaster) is seeking a Business Process Consultant in Memphis, TN.
Leads and manages project teams to develop and execute comprehensive initiatives focusing on business model innovation and/or process improvement. Manages pilot programs to test new business models and solutions. Provides subject matter expertise to strategic decision making and change management. Ensures business initiatives are aligned and integrated with existing operations. Applies quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess, monitor and evaluate results.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the American Home Shield (ServiceMaster) job posting here.
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