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Networking Opportunity: Urban Land Institute Presentation

The Urban Land Institute is hosting a presentation on Friday.  Below are the details.

Rose Center for Public Leadership Presentation

January 17, 2013
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Memphis Bioworks Auditorium*
20 S. Dudley Street Memphis, TN 38103

The Rose Fellowship Panelists will present their preliminary findings and recommendations.

There will be a facilitated Q&A with the audience.

Feature Job Posting: Director, Dual Enrollment @ CBU

CBU is seeking a Director of Dual Enrollment.

The Director of Dual Enrollment is primarily responsible for the enrollment of students to the dual enrollment program and reports directly to the Academic Vice President.  The Director serves as the primary contact for prospective students through admission and enrollment in the program.  The Director continues to serve as an advocate for dual enrollment students after admission by serving as the academic advisor and is tasked with assisting these students in navigating processes and procedures at CBU.  Additionally, the Director serves a key role in the hiring process for dual enrollment instructors and the planning process for course offerings in conjunction with participating high schools.

For more information, or to apply online, visit the CBU website here.

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Networking Opportunity: MLK Day Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. day is just around the corner.  There are a number of opportunities to give back to the community and network at the same time.  In fact, you can even submit your own idea.

For a full list of the activities going on next week, or to submit your own, visit the Be The Dream website here.

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Copeland Coaching on My Fox Memphis

Great news!  I was invited onto My Fox Memphis this morning to talk about looking for a job in the New Year, Copeland Coaching, and my e-book, Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job.

A big thank you goes out to the whole team at Fox, including Ernie Freeman & Sarah Bleau!

Featured Job Posting: Chief Operating Officer @ Brooks Museum

The Brooks Museum is looking for a Chief Operating Officer.

The COO of the Brooks, an esteemed 97-year old encyclopedic art museum and mid-South community institution, will oversee the daily operations of the museum, including policies and protocols, vendor relations, insurance and contracts, staff training, human resources, facilities maintenance and capital projects, technology infrastructure, the Brushmark restaurant and catering business, the Brooks museum store, and accordant budgets and revenue goals.

To learn more, click here to visit the Brooks website. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to resumes@brooksmuseum.org. 

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Making your resume stand out

Having a great resume won’t get you the job, but having a bad one will prevent you from getting an interview at all.  The purpose of your resume is to quickly tell a story about your career, who you are, and what you’re looking for next.  It helps potential employers determine if you’re a fit, and it helps your network to scope out new opportunities for you.

If you’re thinking of looking for a new job, updating your resume is the first place you should start.  Ideally, keep your resume up to date even when you’re NOT looking, so that you’re prepared when something great comes along.  It will also help to ensure that you don’t forget important accomplishments.

Many clients that I work with are unsure of where to begin.  Compiling your life’s work on one or two pages is stressful and can cause many people to avoid creating a resume altogether.  The good news is that once you have a solid resume, maintaining it is fairly simple.  Think of the initial painful setup as an investment (in your future!).

Here are five tips to get you started:

  1. Look at other resumes for samples, and then create your own.  Stuffing your career history into a ready made template can often look awkward, and can be hard to update with your details.
  2. Include your objective or profile statement.  Many candidates forget this section (or avoid it). The objective communicates what kind of job you’re looking for to potential employers and your network.  It’s essential.
  3. Keep your resume to one or two pages max.  Beyond two pages, nobody will read it and you will look unfocused. If you’ve been working less than three years, keep it to one page. Beyond that, you can go with one or two pages.  If you have two pages, be sure to include pages numbers.
  4. Don’t use fonts smaller than 9 point. Employers don’t want to strain to read your resume.  Cut the details down to what’s really important and you won’t need to squeeze so much onto the page.
  5. Include measurable results. Explain your impact in terms of quantifiable numbers.  How many people did you manage? How much money did you save? How many campaigns did you work on? How much did you exceed your goals? Putting numbers alongside your experience magnifies your impact.

I hope these tips have helped you.  Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to make your resume the best ever.

Happy hunting!

Angela Copeland

@CopelandCoach

Networking Event: Spark + Pecha Kucha!

Ballet Memphis is teaming up with Crosstown Arts to host spark + Pecha Kucha! Their spark event will follow the Pecha Kucha format – presentations from community members in 20 slides with 20 seconds per slide – discussing artistic collaboration. The event is Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 PM.  It will be held at Crosstown Arts, 422 N Cleveland, Memphis.
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Featured Job Posting: Account Executive @ Groupon

Groupon is looking for an Account Executive in Memphis.

Outside Account Executives at Groupon work with local merchants to bring them quantifiable streams of customers.  They seek sales talent with 2+ years of online advertising sales experience in their market, specifically focused on local merchants.  This is an opportunity to be a local ambassador for Groupon in Memphis.

Click here to view the position on TheLadders.com. Unfortunately, the position is not yet posted on the Groupon website.

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