by Angela Copeland | Feb 26, 2014 | Job Posting
SRVS is seeking a Community Life Manager.
Under the direct supervision of the Residential Director, the Community Life Manager (CLM) is responsible for providing overall comprehensive care to assure that the people being supported thrive through coordination of medical, social, financial, religious, recreational, work, housing, employment or day services. The CLM will assure that staff supports are in place for the person supported to live as full participants in their home and community utilizing a person centered plan to develop, implement and monitor the Individual Support Plan (ISP) while focusing on the environment, health, safety and well being of the person supported.
To apply, forward your resume and cover letter to annetta.thomas@srvs.org.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 24, 2014 | Interviewing, Newsletter
With the wrap up of the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it takes to be a top competitor. Athletes spend decades training to be the best at one single sport. They have just a few minutes once every four years to show off their skills and compete to be the best in the world. But with so many talented athletes, what does it take to really stand out? I’d argue it’s grit: being a courageous person who refuses to give up under any circumstances. Natural ability is great, but it won’t always get you to the finish line.
Having a good day is easy. You feel great and everything falls into place. The real question is, how do you handle things when the world around you seems to be crumbling? US figure skater Gracie Gold fell during one of her most important Olympic performances. But, she didn’t let her mistake keep her from completing the rest of her routine beautifully. Despite falling, Gracie received a high score. She came in fourth overall, and although she didn’t receive a medal, she provided she’s a true Olympian.
Have you ever been on a job interview and had something go terribly wrong? How did you handle it? Did you cancel the interview, stumble through answers, or apologize for yourself?
My worst ever interview disaster came about seven years ago. I had flown to the east coast for an important in person interview at a large, traditional corporation. The flight was in the evening, so I arrived late the night before and took a cab from the airport to my hotel. Upon unpacking my suitcase, I realized I had forgotten the pants to my suit. Yes, of all the things that could go wrong, I forgot my pants! I’d worn sweat pants on the plane, so I had no appropriate clothing for the interview. What could I do? This was a real pickle I’d gotten myself into!
First, I looked for nearby stores. There were none open this late, and I had no transportation to get anywhere. Not even taxis were running.
Rather than give up, I started to brainstorm. I wondered if I could get my pants from Memphis to me in time for the 8 AM interview the next day. Although it was too late to drop off a package at FedEx Office, I found that packages could be dropped off at the airport until midnight. First, I found a friend who agreed to drive my pants to FedEx. Then, two other people helped me get a key to my apartment to that friend. When my friend entered my apartment, I walked them through my closet over the phone, to ensure they found the right pair of pants. The friend made it to the airport on time, and the pants arrived at 6 AM, two hours before my interview! I alerted the hotel staff of the situation, to ensure they notified me the moment the pants arrived.
During the interview, I was asked to describe a difficult situation I had encountered and the steps I’d taken to overcome it. I used the example of my pants, and the interviewers were blown away. They were impressed at the story, and couldn’t have imagined the trouble I’d taken to ensure I was properly suited for our meeting. I was able to turn what was otherwise a train wreck of a situation into a great story that won me major points during the interview.
As you’re looking for your next job, you will no doubt face adversity. You will come across situations that seem impossible to fix or overcome. I encourage you to stay focused on your ultimate goal of finding a fulfilling career. Stay the course. Be gritty. Reach out to your support network for strength. Even on your worst days, do your best to let your talents shine through and in the end, your perseverance will pay off in dividends.
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 | Feb 24, 2014 | Networking
The Memphis-Shelby County Low Impact Development Workshop is being held at the Memphis Botanic Garden March 6th and 7th.
This two-day workshop will feature keynote speaker Stephen Luoni of the University of Arkansas who was instrumental in producing Low Impact Development: a Design Manual for Urban Areas. The workshop will be open to the public, but geared toward developers, designers, and municipal storm water decision makers.
To learn more, visit the LID event website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 24, 2014 | Job Posting
The Memphis Zoo is looking for an Events Business Manager.
This person will be responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures for special and private events to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Memphis Zoo website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 23, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton is seeking a Director of Brand Sales and Commercial Integration in Memphis.
The Director of Brand Sales and Commercial Integration will support activities and tactics with the global brand commercial trends and participates in the development of the brand’s short and long term strategies. The Director will work with some analysis of opportunities in support of commercial trends in particular with sales opportunities. The Team Member will participate in the development of a plan that includes how these strategies can be implemented across all constituencies and in all regions including hotels, above property sales and/r revenue representatives, owners, and commercial services teams. The Team Member will ensure all sales commercial service departments across the organization are well educated on brand initiatives, updates and culture. The Director will act as the main brand sales representative to each of these departments; Hilton Worldwide Sales, HRCC, Travel Industry Relations, eSales, and 3rd party partners. The Director will assist in the development of property level sales training and culture programs to ensure hotel sales teams effectively sell the brand.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 22, 2014 | Job Posting
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Memphis is seeking a Branch Executive Director.
This person directs/manages overall daily operations of the designated Clubhouse with the primary concern for programs and service delivery, supervision and training of staff, facilities management, community relations and membership administration. This person should be familiar with the program standards of Boys & Girls Clubs and be capable of measure the participation and success of their programs and involvement and be able to make adjustments accordingly.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 21, 2014 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Make More Money This Year.” In it, I discuss important strategies for increasing your salary at your #1 income source: your job.
If you’re like most people, you created a list of new year’s resolutions at the end of December or in the beginning of January. One of your resolutions was probably related to your finances. It may have been to save more, to make more or both. Regardless of which you selected, increasing your income can achieve both goals.
If you’re like me, your parents and grandparents worked at the same jobs for their entire careers. Companies were more loyal to their employees back then, and in turn, employees were more loyal too. You often stayed at a job for 30 years where you grew your career, got promoted, earned more money and, eventually, retired with a fat pension and a lifetime of amazing health insurance.
Unfortunately, times have changed….
To read the entire article, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 21, 2014 | Job Posting
Saint Frances Hospital is seeking a Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Consultant.
Here’s more from their site:
- Coordinates recruitment efforts to attract a sufficient number of qualified candidates to fill openings within an appropriate timeframe.
- Maintains Applicant Tracking System
- Monitors and updates list of vacant positions
- Maintains ongoing communication with department manager and director to ensure accuracy of open positions
- Assessment of staffing needs
To learn more or to apply online, click here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 21, 2014 | Networking
The Downtown Neighborhood Association is hosting their monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 25th at 6 PM.
The featured speaker will be famous local Memphis artist George Hunt.
To learn more and to RSVP online, visit the meeting invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 20, 2014 | Job Posting
archer > malmo is seeking Account Executives.
They’re looking for energetic account executives with a passion for marketing. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in marketing or a related field and 4–8 years marketing experience. Retail/consumer marketing experience is a bonus.
To learn more or to apply, visit their website here.
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