by Angela Copeland | Jan 6, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
As you’re starting on your New Year’s resolution to find a new job, it’s time to remember a few things NOT to do during your 2014 job search:
- Sell yourself short: Just because you don’t meet every detail of a job description’s requirements doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply. Who knows, you may even get the job!
- Wear jeans to a job interview: Unless you are 100% certain that jeans are the preferred attire for an interview at the company, wear slacks or a suit. Just because the company employees are wearing jeans (like on Fridays), it doesn’t mean you should. You’re interviewing.
- Use an old e-mail address: E-mail addresses like AOL and Hotmail make you look out of date and out of touch. It’s time to sign up for Gmail.
- Don’t take advantage of LinkedIn: LinkedIn can be a wonderful resource for your job search. If you disagree, it’s time to try again. You can find jobs, stay in touch with your networking connections, and solicit endorsements of your work.
- Post drunk photos of yourself on Facebook: Employers check your social media to find out about you. Don’t post things that you wouldn’t want them to see.
- Lie on your resume: Honesty is the best (and only) policy. And remember, if you lie now, it can be grounds for firing later.
- Forget about networking: Networking is your number one tool for finding a new job. Don’t underestimate its importance.
- Be open to your current employer about your search: Do not tell your boss or coworkers that you’re looking for a new job. You will need to keep that job until you’ve secured your new one. Sharing too soon can leave you without a job before you’re ready.
- Leave home without your business cards: You never know when you’ll meet your next boss. Even if you’re unemployed, get business cards. Carry them everywhere.
- Say negative things about your current employer: Job interviews are not the time to talk about your negative views on your previous employer. Keep the conversation light, and remain as neutral as you can.
- Forget to update your resume: You may be asked to provide a resume sometime when you’re not expecting. Do you really want to create a delay by going home to update it? Keeping it current allows you to send it to anyone anytime.
- Share too many of your personal views: The same way you don’t discuss your political and religious views at a dinner party, you want to keep them to yourself during your job search. Leave them off of your resume and out of social media. You never know who may be reading them. Alternatively, lock down the privacy settings on your social media to keep potential employers eyes away.
- Don’t send thank you notes: Sending a handwritten thank you note after an interview is an easy thing to do that will have a big impact. Few candidates do it, and all employers remember it. It’s in expensive an easy. Give it a try after your next interview.
- Forget about negotiating: Many (if not most) job seekers don’t negotiate when they receive a job offer. Don’t give up thousands of dollars that you could make with a quick conversation. It’s uncomfortable, but it only takes 5 minutes. Give it a try.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jan 5, 2014 | Job Posting
Fox television (21st Century Fox) is seeking an Account Executive in Memphis.
This person is responsible for generating revenue from new and existing accounts through effective selling techniques. The Account Executive will coordinate and maintain all sales related activities for assigned accounts, and Prepare and conduct presentations for the development of digital and new business. Additionally, the AE is Responsible for maintaining knowledge of the market’s ratings and programming to effectively interact with the buying community.
To learn more, and to apply online, visit the 21st Century Fox site here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 4, 2014 | Newsletter
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The next issue on Monday outlines 14 mistakes to STOP making in your job search this New Year.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 4, 2014 | Job Posting
The National Civil Rights Museum is searching for a new President. This position has a staff of 30 and reports to the Board of Directors.
The Museum Board of Directors seeks a dynamic, thoughtful, confident, entrepreneurial and sophisticated leader, one driven by a commitment to share the stories of the Civil Rights Movement broadly and with deep integrity, to inspire the community, and to advance the goals of this high-impact organization.
To learn more and to apply, visit the National Civil Rights Museum website here. Note, this is a PDF file.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 3, 2014 | Advice, Media
Happy New Year! My second Memphis Daily News column is out today: New Year, New You.
In it, I encourage you to begin working on your 2014 plan. As you prioritize your New Year’s resolutions, consider a career cleanup along with your plans to go to the gym more often. If you’ve been thinking of a career change, whether it’s an internal promotion or moving to a new company or field altogether, this is the perfect time.
To read the entire column on the Daily News website, click here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 3, 2014 | Job Posting
This position is a little different than those I normally share. Whole Foods is looking for a Coffee Buyer in Memphis. They’re looking for someone with at least 1 year of coffee experience and knowledge of the organic food industry. It doesn’t appear to require an advanced degree, but more real world experience.
As the Coffee Buyer, your role will include ordering, replenishing, and merchandising coffee products. You will have some discretion regarding quantity and product selection, and will be empowered to source some products from local vendors. Additionally you will work to maintain attractive Specialty displays and supporting the regional Specialty vision. You will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Whole Foods website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 2, 2014 | Job Posting
DHL is looking for an Account Executive in Memphis.
They’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience. Great communication skills are required. They also prefer someone who has worked in the shipping industry.
In this role you will work collaboratively with local/regional management and prospective and existing customers to secure revenue generating business opportunities with small to medium locally-based customers. You will maintain, solicit and grow this base. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a high-level of customer service with customers and leveraging relationships to expand business. You will develop relationships with new clients by prospecting and responding to business development leads while monitoring and reviewing customer sales activity and makes adjustments to processes and strategies as needed.
To learn more and to apply online, visit the DHL website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 1, 2014 | Job Posting
Pfizer is searching for a Junior Staff Accountant in Memphis to be a part of their Leadership Development Program.
They’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. The person should be considering earning their CPA and MBA.
This position will participate in a Finance Leadership Development Program. The program consists of a series of departmental rotations within the Global Financial Solutions (GFS) Shared Service organization over a 2-3 year period. The program is designed to provide participants with hands-on professional experience and focused skill development through exposure to key GFS operational and accounting processes. Specific rotational assignments and assignment duration will both be dependent on the candidate’s skill set, performance, and business requirements. Program participants will be eligible for permanent associate positions after successful completion of at least two rotational assignments.
To learn more about this position and to apply online, visit the Pfizer website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 31, 2013 | Job Posting
The Red Cross is looking for a Donor Recruitment Representative in Memphis.
They’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of experience. Here’s part of the job description from the Red Cross.
In this position you will be part of our Donor Recruitment/Sales Team to ensure there is an adequate blood supply for accident victims, premature babies and other hospital patients in Greater Ozarks Arkansas Region
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining strong relationships with existing organizations that host blood drives in (specific territory)
- Finding new businesses, schools, houses of worship, etc., to coordinate blood drives and recruit blood donors
- Creating territory-specific donor recruitment strategies
- Partnering with local media, community event organizers
- Educating groups in order to increase blood collections
To learn more and to apply online, visit the Red Cross website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 30, 2013 | Advice, Business Cards, Newsletter
The importance of business cards can’t be overstated. They are an essential part of your job search process. Not having a job is no excuse for not having a business card.
One of the most important steps to finding a new job is networking. Successful networking involves meeting new people, and meeting new people involves exchanging contact information. It is far more embarrassing to write your name and phone number on a napkin at a bar (for a potential employer) than to hand them a crisp, new, custom business card.
The card can be simple. If you’re out of work, a student, or thinking of switching careers, start with the following:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Your e-mail address
You can also add your address, your website’s URL, or your job title (“marketing consultant” for example). Some people even create a personal logo, although I would caution you to not use too many graphics or too much color unless you have a design background. The last thing that you want is a completely homemade looking card.
Once you have an idea of what you want your card to look like, log onto one of the many sites where you can order business cards. A few that I have tried in the past are GotPrint.com, VistaPrint.com, and FedEx.com.
Even nice cards should cost you less than $50. This is more than worth the investment when it comes to finding your next job. Some sites (Vista Print in particular) offer an option to print your cards for free. If you print free cards, Vista Print will put their website on the back or bottom of your card. I would encourage you to try to pull together the $50 to pay for premium cards at Vista Print or one of the other sites. They look more professional and minimize the chances that you’re going to look either inexperienced or desperate for a new job.
Once you have your business cards, TAKE THEM WITH YOU. Everywhere. Do not leave home without them. Ever. I keep business cards in my purse, my car, my wallet, my jacket, and any other place with a pocket. I don’t ever want to miss a networking opportunity, and if you are looking for a job, neither should you.
Last but not least, don’t forget to give your business cards away. Don’t be shy. That’s what they’re for. Most people will give you theirs in return. And if they don’t, it’s probably because they don’t have one and are too embarrassed to write their phone number on a napkin.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
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