by Angela Copeland | Aug 1, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “To Stay or to Go.” In it, I discuss how to make the tough decision of staying or leaving your job.
Job seeking can be a long, difficult process. If you’re currently looking for a job, there’s a good chance it’s because something at your current job isn’t right. Whether it’s your boss, the pay, or the job itself, you just aren’t happy. And, you probably haven’t been happy for a while. Most people have to reach a certain breaking point before they are willing to volunteer to experience the discomfort of job searching.
One question I get from job seekers is whether or not to wait until they have a new job to resign from their current position – or whether to quit today. On one hand, traditional wisdom says that it’s easier to find a job when you have a job. On the other, if you leave now, you will have eight hours more each day to search. This feeling is especially relevant for those who want to move to a new city. In theory, it’s easier to visit another city when you’re not working.
This week, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Sam Sanders from the University of Phoenix for my podcast. He recently completed a survey on employment. He found that near half of working adults in the United States have equal or greater feelings of self-worth from their careers as they do from their personal lives. He also found that more than 60 percent of working adults would quit their job if their feelings of self-worth decreased, with the youngest and oldest workers being most likely to quit.
For help deciding if you should stay or go, read my entire Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 1, 2014 | Job Posting
Here’s a fun posting for Friday!
LOEB Properties is seeking an Events Coordinator in Memphis, TN.
This person will have the overall responsibility for the coordination and project management of public events at Overton Square (and other properties as needed).
Responsibilities:
A. Coordinate public events within Overton Square.
B. While the venue is available through Loeb Properties, we do intend to produce events ourselves or assume liability and/or cost for public events. This role will involve a heavy amount of research to identify potential organizations who might host public events in Overton Square, prospecting for those potential users, negotiation with such users, and coordination of actual events.
C. Work with the potential users to obtain all appropriate agreements, licenses, insurance certificates and permits in support of all Overton Square public events.
D. Assist in the cross-promotion of the various theaters, restaurants, retailers and service providers in Overton Square to maximize community impact through public events.
E. Seek out opportunities to include the merchants of Overton Square to participate in public events.
F. Develop partnerships with potential groups who can host/sponsor special events at Overton Square.
G. Coordinate with artist and arts groups to host periodic performances and events at Overton Square.
H. Assume other responsibilities as assigned from time-to-time by the Senior Vice President, President or Executive Vice President.
I. Review completed performances to discuss and resolve any problem areas.
J. Help maintain at all times management’s direction designed to develop loyalty, integrity, team spirit, high moral value, and a unity of all Loeb Properties personnel.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the LOEB Properties posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 1, 2014 | Job Posting
Beats by Dre is seeking a Project Manager in Los Angeles, CA.
Beats by Dre is looking for a motivated and resourceful Project Manager with relentless work ethic, a strategic mindset and tactful people skills to act as the hub of communication for the Beats Marketing team. This person will interact with various resources to coordinate projects, programs and campaigns from start to finish in an extremely fast-paced work environment.
This is a new position and we will look to you to develop and introduce methods and tools that will provide direction to the team. Tasks include project planning, documenting campaign and asset requirements and scheduling. Projects will not only be delivered in a timely manner, but everyone will be able to understand all aspects of each project to ensure that nothing is overlooked.
Responsibilities:
- Manage projects from inception to completion including cost, scope, schedule, and delivery
- Develop and share tools to communicate project timelines and status
- Communicate timelines and deliverables to project team in a clear and concise way
- Work cross-functionally with teams to evaluate and assign projects, and promote smooth workflow and communication between departments
- Expedite, prioritize, and escalate rush projects accordingly
- Attend and lead regular meetings with Marketing & Sales teams
- Manage and maintain relationships with external vendors to ensure project deadlines are met
- Act as change management agent to clearly explain the actions needed and ROI
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Beats by Dre posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 1, 2014 | Job Posting
Watkins Uiberall is seeking an Audit In-Charge in Memphis, TN.
Responsibilities include:
- Demonstrating strong workpaper documentation skills, including self-review skills
- Preparing basic financial statements, including cash flow statements and disclosures
- Performing complex accounting and audit research, and documenting conclusions
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and SAS and their applications
- Identifying deficiencies in internal control and other matters for communication to management
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with client personnel
- Exhibiting professionalism and maintaining client confidentiality
- Setting and managing client expectations, including deadlines
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Watkins Uiberall posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 31, 2014 | Job Posting
Pepperdine University (my alma mater) is seeking a Marketing Coordinator for Enrollment Management in Malibu, CA.
In support of the Director of Enrollment Management Marketing, this position will author, print, and electronic copy material to send a clear and concise advertising message complementing the mission of the University to a wide internal and external audience.
They will coordinate and support recruitment, yield, and financial literacy multimedia marketing projects for prospective and current domestic and international students with the Director of Enrollment Marketing; manage social media efforts of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.; implement social media strategy for Seaver Enrollment Management, in consult with the University Marketing Group and Strategic Enrollment Marketing Committee; develop content for electronic, print, and multimedia publications and communications; photograph on-campus events hosted by Enrollment Management as well as popular student and academic life occasions, for use in digital and print publications or social media efforts; manage basic inventory and requisitions such as printed publications, requests for vendor contracts, giveaway items, etc.; support on-campus and Digital Enrollment Management events; uphold the University mission through all work performed; and other duties as assigned.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Pepperdine posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 31, 2014 | Job Posting
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a Database Analyst for Psychology in Memphis, TN.
Serves as a technical resource for clinical practice and research within the Department of Psychology. Will participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications and databases using various relational database, client/server, and object-oriented tools and programming languages. Will provide front line support for department hardware and software. Uses various applications to maintain and update large databases, reviews database designs and ensures consistency of standards, procedures and content. Assembles, manipulates, analyzes, and disseminates data. Serves as the primary individual responsible for the integration of information from various disparate systems
To learn more or to apply online, visit the St. Jude posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 30, 2014 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is seeking a Manager of IT Process in Memphis, TN.
This person is responsible for all aspects of process documentation and the maintenance and administration of other required support documentation. Also responsible for measuring and reporting compliance and operational performance as procedures are modified.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the design, implementation, validation, training, maintenance and continuous improvement of detailed processes and procedures.
2. Ensure procedures are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements, SVM policies, IT standard and other procedures, as well as SVM’s and IT’s stated objectives.
3. Implement processes to trigger reviews/revisions of documentation as related governing documents or services are changed.
4. Ensure documentation requirements, templates and review procedures are clearly defined, standardized, centrally located, and available to SVM employees and contractors.
5. Confirm that each process/procedure includes a methodology for verifying continuous compliance, measuring and reporting performance, and defining any applicable SLA/OLA requirements and/or calculations.
6. Participate in other IT processes (Change Management, SDLC, Production Readiness, Security Audits, etc.) to ensure required documentation has been approved and transitioned to the support teams.
7. Serve as the primary contact for audit requests
8. Lead or participate in remediation initiatives or other projects
9. Develop and standardize frequently performed services so they can be easily requested and consistently executed and measured
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 30, 2014 | Job Posting
Texas Instruments is seeking a Talent Development Manager in Dallas, TX.
In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to partner with a team of talent development professionals, HR and business leaders to create and implement leadership development solutions globally across Texas Instruments.
You will engage in both the design and deployment of a variety of talent development projects focused on creating, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide leadership development solutions at TI. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work closely with leaders and HR Business Partners to implement talent development solutions within TI’s Analog business for its most critical populations.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 29, 2014 | Advice, Career Fulfillment, Podcast
Episode 10 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is live!
This week we talk with Dr. Sam Sanders from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Sanders is the College Chair for the University of Phoenix School of Business.
Dr. Sanders recently completed a survey that links career success to personal fulfillment. In the interview, Dr. Sanders shares amazing insights from his many years as both an educator and career coach. We discuss how to achieve career success and to find an opportunity that aligns with your personal values.
Listen and learn more! (You can play the podcast below, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts).
by Angela Copeland | Jul 29, 2014 | Job Posting
GE (General Electric) is seeking a Lead Power Engineer in Dallas, TX.
The Lead Engineer / Technologist will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
- Provide technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned
- Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
- Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic
- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the GE job posting here.
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