by Angela Copeland | Apr 18, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Unconventional Career Advice.” In it, I give tips on trying something a little different in your job search – to hopefully help you to avoid burnout.
Conventional wisdom seems to indicate that the steps to finding a new job are writing a resume, and then applying to job postings online. Soon after, every company will contact you for an interview and after one meeting, you’ll get a great offer and start just a few weeks later. Months after trying this method, jobseekers feel frustrated and confused.
To avoid this job search burnout, try something a little different. First, start out by doing more than looking for the quick fix. Establish relationships within companies you’re interested in – whether or not they have an open position today. This boils down to expanding your network, so when a position does come open down the road, the company will already know you. They may even approach you with a job opportunity before you hear about it.
To read my entire article, and learn about how you can be more creative in your job search, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 18, 2014 | Job Posting
Intuit is seeking a Senior Interaction Designer in Plano, Texas.
This person will work with the TurboTax CPA Select business and development teams in the process of discovery, competitive analysis, usability research, and visual design. You create templates, wire frames, mock-ups and prototypes. You deliver high-quality, on-brand, best practice interaction and web design to help take us to the next level. You have a very good understanding of the metrics that are applied to measure the success of your designs. You use usability research (questionnaires, usability sessions – in persona and online–and other appropriate formats) to inform and validate your design. You solve problems from a customer-backed perspective––always stepping back to understand the customer needs and desires, and champion the customer at all times. You are able to derive your design approach from customer needs, and present and defend your design strategy to business and technology stakeholders.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Intuit website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 18, 2014 | Networking
The Collierville Young Professional Counsel will host their April Mixer on Tuesday, April 22nd from 5-7 PM.
The Eye Specialty Group will be hosting the Collierville YPC event for April. Come out for free cocktails, food and other great door prizes and also to see Dr. Ann’s new office.
To learn more, or to RSVP, visit the event invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 17, 2014 | Job Posting
Medtronic is seeking a Senior Product Specialist Core Spine in Memphis, TN.
This person is responsible for continuous analysis of industry trends, treatment pathways, and competitive information to help fuel and prioritize the deformity pipeline. Collaboration with and research through marketing counterparts, sales personnel, and surgeons from various countries to develop and help implement commercialization plans and activities for prioritized launch(es). Designing a comprehensive global marketing plan which may include business plans, competitive strategies, pricing analyses, sales/revenue forecasts, analysis of distribution/channel issues, training plans, and inventory management. Interaction with internal and external customers for training, education, and research.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Medtronic website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 17, 2014 | Networking
Few stories are as inspiring and moving as Chris Gardner’s rise from homelessness to become the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, the bestselling author of the autobiography The Pursuit of Happyness, and inspiration for the movie of the same name starring Will Smith in the role of Chris Gardner.
Surmounting acute obstacles throughout his life, Gardner shares with his audiences the keys to self-empowerment, and the message of beating the odds and breaking cycles.
Now, his presentation has been enhanced to include much of the pragmatic wisdom featured in his second book Start Where You Are. This event is free to attend. Sign up here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 16, 2014 | Job Posting
McAfee is searching for an Executive Speechwriter and Program Manager in Plano, Texas. This sounds like a unique and interesting opportunity for someone with both writing and project management skills.
The Executive Speechwriter and Program Manager, within the Office of the President, reports directly to the Senior Manager of Executive Communications and works closely with the Senior Advisor to the President. The selected candidate will be a proven leader in helping senior executives succeed with a wide range of internal and external audiences. This role will have a heavy emphasis on writing and will include managing a wide range of communications activities.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the McAfee posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 16, 2014 | Networking
The Everywhere Else conference is coming back to Tennessee on Wednesday, April 30th to Friday, May 2nd.
Here’s the event description from their website:
Entrepreneurs, investors & creatives from all over the country are converging on Memphis for a 3 day celebration of startups Everywhere Else. And, we’re doing it with some Southern flair, y’all! (BBQ Included).
If you’re interested to learn more, or to purchase a ticket to the event, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 15, 2014 | Career Fair, Media
Thanks to Alex Matlock and Contigo Creative for inviting me to be a part of the Multicultural Job Fair!
Thanks too to those who sent me messages after seeing me on the news at the fair. WMC-TV News Channel 5 featured Alex discussing the importance of the fair, and me teaching.
I presented a workshop on Building Your Personal Brand. To see a clip, watch the story below.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 15, 2014 | Job Posting
FedEx is seeking a Corporate Financial Advisor / Strategic Finance.
This person leads preparation of financial and high level business-decision support analyses and performs research for a broad range of finance areas such as revenue and profit forecasts/plans, scenario analysis, cash flow estimates, cost-benefit calculations, return on investment/net present value calculations and identification of financial risk. Utilizes IT systems and databases to access applicable business information and prepare sound financial models. Prepares presentations of complex financial topics with actionable recommendations. Leads effective discussions of financial analysis projects, identifying key financial sensitivity areas.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx website here.
by Angela Copeland | Apr 15, 2014 | Networking
Memphis Heritage and Dunkin’ Donuts is hosting their 6th annual Dunkin’ Donut Door Dash on Saturday, April 26th.
The event is from 10 AM to NOON at Howard Hall. Students are $15 and general tickets are $25.
Here’s how it works…You decide you want to let your creative mind go wild and enter the Adapt-A-Door competition…we let you pick up the door of your choice at the Door Dash. Choose from a collection of doors or windows to recycle and transform into a fabulous work of art that will be auctioned on
Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Adapt a Door Auction and Party at Howard Hall. The only limitation is your imagination.
To register, download the registration form here. Note that this form is a PDF.
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