by Angela Copeland | Apr 24, 2014 | Job Posting
Pfizer is looking for a Senior Manager of Site Quality Operations in Memphis, TN.
This person provides strategic Quality leadership and programs to Memphis Logistics Center and contracted Logistics Service Providers to ensure that the required Pfizer and regulatory quality and compliance standards and guidance are implemented and are sustainable. Directs, evaluates and controls the activities of the QA unit function to assure its work is accurate, timely, efficient and compliant with company policies, industry standards and government regulations. Overall Responsible for the design, implementation, execution, monitoring, and compliance of the Quality Systems within the Pfizer Logistics and Supply Network in the Memphis Logistic Center. Provide Quality Unit oversight at contracted Logistic Centers in the USA. Proactively partner with operations in ensuring that all distribution operations are in compliance with cGMP’s, Regulatory standards and Pfizer Policy.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Pfizer site here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 24, 2014 | Networking
The Memphis American Marketing Association is hosting a meeting on Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30 PM.
The event will be held at Theatre Memphis on Perkins Extended.
Their guest speaker Amy Howell will speak on the topic of “Social Media for Business.” With over 25 years of PR and marketing experience, Amy serves as CEO of Howell Marketing Strategies.
To learn more, visit the event invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 23, 2014 | Networking
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens is hosting their Garden Party with Anthropologie on Thursday, May 1.
Spend an enchanting evening at the Dixon with a summer fashion show, garden tour, live music, special giveaways, and seasonal wine tasting. Advance tickets suggested. $25 members & $35 non-members.
To learn more or to purchase tickets online, visit the Dixon website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 23, 2014 | Job Posting
Porter Leath is searching for a Human Resources Director in Memphis, TN.
Under the direction of the President, the Human Resources Director plans, organizes and delivers strategic human resources policies, programs, and practices. Directly supervises two (2) employees in the Administration/Human Resources department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 22, 2014 | Networking
The LPBC is teaming with Volunteer Mid-South to host a Board Training Seminar on Friday, April 25th from 8:30a-10a, here at the Lipscomb & Pitts Building (2670 Union Avenue Extended). The event will be geared toward covering the questions to ask, things to consider, and responsibilities of joining a board, so it will be perfect for those who would be first time board members. We will also interact with a panel of business leaders, who will share their thoughts and tips.
To learn more, or to RSVP, visit the LPBC site here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 22, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton is seeking a Senior Manager of Performance Support in Memphis.
The Senior Manager of Performance Support will consult with ownership groups with the objective of fostering engagement and loyalty to Hampton that will result in increased revenue and unit growth. The Team Member will follow the BPS Center processes, identifying the most ideal ownership groups for future development, identifying unit growth decision makers within existing ownership groups, and assisting in building relationships with prospective owners who have not built with our brand. The Senior Manager of Performance Support will also ensure ownership is aware of all brand and enterprise initiatives as well as Owner Services touch points.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 21, 2014 | Advice, Media
In my recent Memphis Daily News article, “The Grey Ceiling: Beating Ageism,” I wrote about how to avoid being discriminated against during your job search. This is a very important topic for many who find themselves searching for work as they age.
A reader wrote in with one of her concerns. Below, I will share my answer to her question, and additional suggestions.
If you ever have a question that I can help you to address about your job search, or an article topic that you’d like me to cover, please contact me here. I’d love to help!
QUESTION:
Dear Angela,
What should one do about the graduation years on Linked In? I completely understand your advice about working to look as youthful and technologically savvy as possible. And since employers are forbidden to actually ask your age, your advice to control signals so that the interviewer does not guess your age sounds good at first blush. But what about LinkedIn? Birth years on Facebook can be concealed, but if you try to obscure graduation dates on Facebook or LinkedIn, then your actual classmates are confused. Also, if you don’t put graduation dates on LinkedIn, you look as if you are hiding. Suggestions? I know that you are technologically sophisticated, so maybe you have suggestions.
Thanks for your consideration,
Memphis Mary
ANSWER:
Dear Memphis Mary,
Thanks for your e-mail! It’s great to hear from you! I appreciate you taking the time to send me your question.
If you’re concerned about your age impacting your job search, my recommendation is to remove it from all social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook. This means that you should consider leaving off your birth year on your birthday, and your graduation year on your education.
I can understand your concern about confusing others, but after changing my own profiles a few years ago, I found that nobody noticed the difference. By now, I’m fairly well connected to my school contacts on LinkedIn and Facebook, so it’s unlikely I will miss a new connection due to not having the year included.
In addition, many people remove their graduation years from LinkedIn, so I don’t believe an employer would assume you were hiding something. Try looking up a few of the top executives at your current or past jobs, and you may find that at least 50% of the time, they’ve omitted their years as well.
You might try removing the years for a month and see if anyone asks you about it. My guess is that nobody will notice, and future employers will no longer have access to the information.
My thought is that as long as you focus on keeping your birth year off the major sites (like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter), you will be covered.
I hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Angela
* Note: The reader’s name has been changed to protect their privacy.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 21, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
If you’ve been thinking of abandoning your current career path, you’re not alone. Many people decide to switch careers for similar reasons. Either they’re not happy with the type of work they’re doing, they want to make more money, or they want a better work life balance.
Transitioning your career can feel hard. In fact, it can often feel impossible. Even after you’ve gone back to school to learn a new trade, it’s difficult to get new potential employers to see you beyond the walls of your old box.
The first thing to consider is the type of leap you’re trying to make. If you want to change both the type of industry you work in, and the type of job you have, it can be a bit more challenging. To make the fastest change, try either finding a new role in the same industry or sticking with the same role in a new industry.
For example, if you’re currently in event sales, but you want to move into the medical industry, you might try medical sales. Alternatively, if you’re in event sales, you could also try moving into an operations role within event planning. As you can imagine, it would be much more difficult to transition into an operations role in the medical industry.
If you’re interested to leap into both a new industry and a new job function, it’s not impossible, but it will take a bit more work. Here are a few suggestions for steps to follow when you’re facing such a challenge.
- Identify transferable skills – Consider all the skills you use in your current role. Which of these apply to other jobs or industries? Your transferable skills can be as simple as project management, organization, and leadership.
- Get experience – Look for opportunities to gain experience on your own. For example, work as a consultant on the side in your new field. You can also volunteer your time at a non-profit doing the new type of work you’d like to do in the future. Either way, ensure you document this new experience on both your resume and your LinkedIn profile.
- Further your education – Find classes you can take related to your new career field. This doesn’t have to mean enrolling in an entirely new college program. There are often courses you can take one at a time that will add to your understanding. These classes are also great to highlight on your resume and your LinkedIn profile.
- Rebrand yourself – Begin to update your resume and LinkedIn to reflect your new career goals. Keep your current job and experience, but start to integrate in your new future career.
- Practice your pitch – Most importantly, you should practice your elevator pitch. Be able to easily describe what you’re looking for next. During a transition, it often helps to also explain (at a high level) the background behind your desire to change careers. This can help the person you’re talking to see the logical progression from your current role to your next job.
One of the most important things to remember when transitioning careers is that it takes time. As you make the changes above, pay attention to the feedback you receive from those currently working in your new career field.
For example, if you hear something indicating you’re being unclear, be open to modifying your pitch or your brand. At the end of the day, you just need one person to take a chance on you in order to switch your career – but you’ve got to carefully communicate in order for them to want to take the leap with you.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Apr 21, 2014 | Networking
The Hospitality HUB is holding a fundraiser on Thursday, April 24th in Memphis.
Support Hospitality Hub, a resource for the homeless in Memphis, at a wine tasting 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Robinson Gallery, 44 Huling. Tickets are $50 per person.
Learn more and purchase tickets at Hospitality Hub.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 21, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton is searching for a Director of Mobile Product Delivery in Memphis TN, Dallas TX, Miami FL, Los Angeles CA, or McLean VA.
The Director of Mobile Product Delivery will be responsible for developing, establishing, executing, and leading the Product Management functions that support the global mobile sites and applications. The Team Member will provide direct leadership to direct reports, Team Members, external vendors and agency partners in the strategic development, testing, delivery, maintenance and business performance of the collective products featured on the brand mobile sites and apps, which is growing at 100% year over year.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Hilton website here.
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