by Angela Copeland | Feb 12, 2014 | Job Posting
American Home Shield is looking for a Training and Development Specialist.
This person contributes to the development and design of general and specific business unit training programs that focus on standard concepts, competencies, operating processes, procedures, and systems. Researches and recommends training programs. Conducts training needs assessments to identify and analyze performance gaps. Facilitates general and specific business unit training programs that focus on general concepts and competencies.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the AHS jobs site here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 12, 2014 | Networking
Carnival Memphis is hosting their annual Krews for Kids fundraiser on Friday, February 28th at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Here’s more information from their website:
Parade on in to the 2014 Krewes for Kids fundraiser! Great live and silent auction, fantastic food and awesome entertainment!
To purchase tickets, visit the Carnival Memphis website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Wright Medical is looking for a Director of Employee Training & Development.
The Director of Employee Training & Development is to focus on the development of our employees–to ensure needs are identified, live courses and other educational media are developed and the effectiveness of the learning experiences is optimal. Management and development of Wright U. Responsibility for HR systems to include on-line learning and Success Factors, additional platforms as needed, and ensuring global availability of courses.
This job requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in management and organizational development, with 5 or more years of experience in training, group dynamics, team building, executive coaching, succession planning and performance management. Experience in an employee development role in major company or in a consulting role is required.
To apply online, visit their career site here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 11, 2014 | Networking
Ptolomy is hosting happy hour on Thursday, February 13th at Jack Magoos.
To get all of the details, and to RSVP, visit their Facebook invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 10, 2014 | Job Posting
This is going to be a very exciting opportunity for someone! Memphis in May is seeking a Program Coordinator.
Here’s a little information from their website:
Memphis in May International Festival is seeking an experienced volunteer manager with recruitment, training, staffing, personnel and database management experience to coordinate our award winning volunteer program. This is a full-time year round staff position with multiple areas of event and program responsibility at one of America’s leading festival organizations.
To learn more, visit the Memphis in May website here.
To apply, submit resume and salary history no later than ***February 10th*** to mim@memphisinmay.org
by Angela Copeland | Feb 10, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
It’s been a surprising week for folks in Memphis. Like we’ve seen too many times over the past few years, companies are restructuring. When they do, it impacts the personal lives of their employees.
Unfortunately, unlike previous generations, the luxury of having an entire career at one company is rare. Workers no longer stay at the same job for thirty years and then retire with a great pension and excellent healthcare. In fact, staying at one company can often be looked at as a negative thing. More value is often being been placed on breadth, rather than just depth, of knowledge.
This means employees must take charge of their own careers, and their own personal brands. It’s as if each person is their own little company, working to stay competitive and stay in the game.
For those who have not adopted this perspective, layoffs like those seen in Memphis can be especially difficult. You may be a top performer. You may be loyal, and get along with your boss. And, yet you were still impacted by this type of change.
Everything seemed normal. You went into work one day like it was any other. Unexpectedly, you were called into a meeting where you were notified that the company had changed direction, and you no longer had a job.
“What now?” you ask yourself. After all, you haven’t updated your resume in years. You don’t even know where to begin.
For those impacted by recent corporate changes, I recommend the following five steps. (Heck, I recommend these even if you weren’t impacted!)
- Get business cards – Despite not having a job, you need to have business cards. Consider ordering cards that only contain your name, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Perfect your elevator pitch – Practice explaining who you are, what type of job you’re looking for, and your professional background. Get your pitch down to 30 seconds to quickly and concisely introduce yourself.
- Update your resume – Spend time updating your resume with your most recent position and accomplishments. Don’t forget to include numbers, such as the size of budget you managed, or the number of people you led.
- Start networking – Get out there and start meeting new people. If you aren’t sure where to start, follow the networking events listed on my Copeland Coaching blog. When you go to an event, make a goal to exchange business cards with 5 people. It will help you to get started.
- Setup informational interviews – Reach out to those folks you meet, and setup time to talk. These discussions are an opportunity for you to learn about a new industry or a new company in a low pressure environment. It’s also a great way to network!
At the end of the day, the most important thing is to get started. The longer you wait, the harder the process can become. And in most cases, you’ll begin to notice that your old company has been a stressful place to work for a while. Although you feel frustrated now, in time, you may find that starting over was the very best start of all.
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” –Dale Carnegie
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 10, 2014 | Networking
Give 365 is hosting a happy hour at Grove Grill on Wednesday, February 12th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
To RSVP, visit their invitation here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 10, 2014 | Job Posting
CBU is looking for a Director of Athletics.
They prefer someone with a bachelors or masters degree and 6+ years of experience.
The Director of Athletics will plan, administer, and direct all athletic programs for men and women at CBU. Additionally the Director of Athletics will be responsible for fostering sportsmanship and ethical conduct; enhance the visibility and reputation of the University; engage faculty, staff, alumni, and strategic partners to grow athletic support; promote school spirit, and adhere to policies of the NCAA, the Gulf South Conference, and Christian Brothers University.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the NCAA website here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 9, 2014 | Job Posting
Thomas & Betts is looking for a Senior Pricing Manager.
The Senior Pricing Manager is responsible for day to day management of the pricing managers, in two offices, who oversee pricing decisions outside of product management guidelines for all pricing activity within the division. The incumbent collaborates with the appropriate individuals to grow existing business and secure new business at competitive, yet profitable levels meeting price attainment goals and he/she is responsible for management of Pricing Optimization Application.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit their career site here.
by Angela Copeland | Feb 9, 2014 | Advice, Media
Unfortunately, Memphis continued to experience the harsh realities of restructuring, cutbacks, and layoffs this week. Workers found themselves caught off guard, and forced to start over again.
Lauren Squires from WMC-TV interviewed me and Kevin Cochran yesterday on the topic of where to start when you’re starting over.
Watch the interview below to learn more. If you are an employer that is interested to talk with Kevin Cochran, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
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