by Angela Copeland | Jun 30, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
I hope you have a wonderful holiday week! I know I’m looking forward to spending time with friends, grilling out, and watching fireworks to celebrate Independence Day. This is also a great time to reflect on your current job situation.
Are you feeling unhappy or unfilled? If you’ve been thinking of making a change, this could be the perfect time. Finding a job can take a few months, so you still have time to get started before the winter holidays begin to approach.
Often, one of the sources of job frustration can be a lack of control. Whether you’re not doing the kind of work you enjoy, don’t like your boss, or are underpaid, you may feel helpless.
It’s this helpless feeling that can really impact you each day as you go in. It can make your day seem longer, and tasks seem harder.
Finding career independence starts with identifying what is within your radius of control. What can you impact today that will help you to gain more freedom from your current situation?
First, I recommend keeping your resume up to date at all times. On top of that, keep your LinkedIn current and connect to your coworkers. You never know when things could change.
If you’re not using your favorite skills at work, look for ways to keep your expertise up to date. Consider taking on small consulting projects, or volunteer at a non-profit. You may even want to take a class or two to keep any certifications current.
If you’d like to acquire a new skill, the same advice applies. Enroll in a class. There are many options at local colleges, and online. If you don’t have an opportunity to try your new skill at work, look for a way to volunteer your time – either on a non-profit project or at a part-time internship.
Nurture your network. Take the time to attend networking events. Get lunch and coffee with coworkers from previous jobs. Stay connected.
Re-evaluate your priorities. Often, a source of unhappiness can be tied to a shifting of what’s important to you. Early in your career, you may have been willing to work for hours on end just to make the most money possible.
As you’ve grown older, financial stability may be less important. You may now be looking for work-life balance, but are still saddled with an 80-hour per week job.
As you can see, much of the independence we crave is tied back to a self awareness of what’s important to us.
And, unlike Independence Day fireworks, career freedom rarely happens all at once. It doesn’t go off with a bang of beautiful lights. Independence at work takes time. It takes commitment. It takes a little dedication each day.
But if you’re committed, over time you will find that independence, and the happiness that comes along with it.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Have a wonderful Independence Day. Enjoy the time with your loved ones and be safe.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jun 30, 2014 | Job Posting
Sky Zone is seeking a Director of Operations in Dallas, TX.
The Zone Director of Operations (ZDO) is responsible for leading the brand and supporting both the RBA (Regional Business Advisors) team and the Franchise Partners as they launch, ramp, and develop the Sky Zone presence within their respective markets.
This individual serves as the primary communication link between Sky Zone Franchise Group and its Franchise Partners. He or she will apply leadership, influence, and functional expertise to create trusting, respectful, and productive partnerships with each RBA and assigned franchise point of contact. Through these partnerships, the ZDO will provide advice, coaching, and assistance to the RBA’s and/ or franchise owners/operators to impact and improve the sales, profits, and brand operating standards of the business. The ZDO must develop and maintain a strong sense of ownership of the assigned territory and provide leadership and protection of the Sky Zone Brand.
The position, ZDO, will have 3 RBA’s (Regional Business Advisers) reporting to him/her. Each RBA is responsible for approx. 12 parks. Expansion plans project that each ZDO will have approx 10 RBA’s reporting to him/her by next year. ZDOs will also have some responsibility for a number of franchise partners. Franchisees need help understanding how to hire the right talent for their parks, and understanding guest experience and marketing to their target audiences. ZDO’s must be able to help with this.
This individual’s performance and goals will be measured against agreed upon quantitative and qualitative benchmarks for Franchise Partner performance, including Franchise Partner revenues, profitability, and Franchise Partner satisfaction and loyalty. Additionally, the ZDO will be measured on the performance of his/her team, including progress on IDP, promotions, turnover, etc. for his/ her RBA team.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sky Zone posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 30, 2014 | Job Posting
ThyssenKrupp is seeking a Vice President of Engineering in Memphis, TN.
The Vice President of Engineering will have the following responsibilities:
· Strategic Planning
· Product Design (Design for Operation Excellence)
· Quality Assurance
· Problem Resolution
· Develops and directs procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained
· Must execute product design to meet company objectives and standards
· Must partner with management team to ensure effective product development
· Must develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ThyssenKrupp posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 29, 2014 | Job Posting
JC Penney is searching for a Senior Site Operations Director in Plano, TX.
The Senior Director of Digital Operations will direct and lead the Merchandising Operations organization of jcpenney.com. We’re looking for someone who is results oriented, focused on execution and a proven leader. Digital commerce is a continued strategic focus of JCPenney and this position will be instrumental in creating the best possible experience for our costumers and supporting over $1 billion in annual sales.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the JC Penney posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 29, 2014 | Job Posting
Youth Villages is seeking a Medicaid and Managed Care Market Developer in Memphis, TN.
This position would be responsible for supporting business development and government relations efforts in Georgia, North Carolina, and Oregon (YV states with heavy Medicaid funding), creating and supporting business development strategies with managed care companies (in the context of the changing healthcare environment) in collaboration with YV program leadership as well as the other business development, strategy, and government relations staff; building financial models and identification of service model implications for service lines that draw down Medicaid funding; serve as a internal expert around Medicaid funding issues (assistance interpreting state plans, how competitors maximize Medicaid funding).
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Youth Villages job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 28, 2014 | Job Posting
Netflix is seeking a Digital Account Specialist – Europe in Beverly Hills, CA.
The Digital Account Specialist is responsible for building relationships with content providers by managing all operational aspects of their accounts from title setup to rights management and asset delivery for the European territory. He or she will work cross-functionally and stay highly aligned with the content acquisitions, engineering, product development, finance and marketing teams. The ideal candidate is a team leader who thrives in a rapidly changing environment and relies on his or her ability to multitask under competing deadlines while focusing on a high volume of data.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Netflix website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 28, 2014 | Job Posting
The Memphis Marriott East is looking for a Sales Manager in Memphis, TN.
The Sales Manager is responsible for: managing accounts to achieve guest satisfaction; and ensuring all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by soliciting past and new business. Requirements include: the ability to effectively communicate with guests in a friendly and positive manner; the ability to meet/exceed client needs and resolve complaints; and knowledge of departmental interaction and organizational structure in a hospitality context.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Marriott East job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 27, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Exiting Your Job Gracefully.” In it, I discuss the importance of making a graceful exit from your job, and provide tips on the best ways to quit.
There’s a lot to be said for grace. Although many interpretations of the word exist, my favorite is Merriam-Webster’s. They define it as “a controlled, polite, and pleasant way of behaving.” After a number of questions from people about how to quit their jobs, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you.
First, keep the fact that you are interviewing private. Your boss doesn’t need to know. Neither does your co-worker, or favorite employee. Rarely does sharing this information lead to positive results. In the worst case, the employee may be asked to pack up and leave immediately. Some employers view a job search as disloyal to the company, so keep yours quiet.
When you do land your dream job, be sensitive to those around you. To read my entire article and learn to quit your job with grace, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 27, 2014 | Job Posting
Coca-Cola is seeking a Key Account Manager in Memphis, TN.
Responsible for managing the business relationship with the designated customer and delivering against both Coca-Cola Refreshments and customer objectives. Provides leadership to the CCR Sales Centers ensuring that customer plan efforts are coordinated and effective, exploiting channel and customer opportunities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Coca-Cola posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 27, 2014 | Job Posting
Indeed.com is seeking an Indeed Labs Hacker in Austin, TX.
Indeed Labs is the advanced guard of Indeed’s Product team. We are an R&D team that helps envision the future of Indeed’s products via rapid prototyping, iteration and invention. As an Indeed Labs Hacker, your work will help us rapidly explore new capabilities and help guide product definition and design work.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop functional prototypes and experiential concepts to enable iterative evaluative research.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers and engineers to define/refine product experiences.
- Connect with the user interface/interaction community to track and contribute to the latest technologies and techniques.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Indeed.com posting here.
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