The Downtown Neighborhood Association is hosting their annual holiday party tonight at The Arcade.
The is an excellent opportunity to meet downtown residents who are active in the community.
The DNA will have music, prizes, food, and a drawing.
To learn more, check out the DNA website here.
You’ve probably noticed the quote on the front page of CopelandCoaching.com. It says, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky, the famous hockey star used this quote to describe sports. It’s also very relevant in your job search.
Many of my clients tell me that they often don’t apply to jobs they’re interested in because they’re not qualified. When I ask them to explain, they describe that they were a fit for 8 out of the 10 job requirements, but don’t have experience in the remaining 2. By not applying, they are automatically removing themselves from consideration. The hiring manager doesn’t even know they exist.
Unless you live in a very large city, finding the perfect job candidate can be hard work for a hiring manager. They often scour their local market for weeks if not months for a candidate who can do most of the things they’re looking for.
When a hiring manager creates a job description, they’re listing all the qualities they’d like to have in the “perfect” candidate. Hiring managers know the likelihood they’ll find someone who can meet 10 out of 10 of their requirements is quite low. And, the interesting thing is… they’re okay with that.
In reality, there may be certain requirements of the 10 that are more important to the manager than others. If you can’t fulfill the most important requirement or requirements, you may be looked over. But, if you can perform the top 5 very well, and you know about at least 3 of the others, you may be considered. The 2 things you don’t know about may be something the manager either doesn’t really need, or would be willing to teach you.
You’ll never know which of the 10 things the hiring manager needs the most. The only way to find out if you’re a fit is to apply. Let the hiring manager be the one to make the decision about whether or not to take you out of consideration.
If you think you can do a job and you’d like it, apply. What’s the worst that could happen?
Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
Tonight, the Memphis Veterinary Specialists are hosting their Walkin’ & Woofin Night at the Orion Starry Nights.
Orion Starry Nights is closed to cars so that visitors can run, walk or ride a bike through the lights each Monday, but this is the only night to walk your pup through the lights. Join us for a fun-filled evening, complete with treats for your dog!
The cost is just $5 per person or $20 per family. This would be a great opportunity to get some exercise and meet new people.
To learn more, check out the invitation here.
Smith & Nephew is looking for a Product Manager II. The position is part of the extremities and medical device marketing area.
This person will be responsible and accountable for management and growth of assigned product lines worldwide. They will develop and implement marketing plan strategies and objectives through Smith & Nephew internal personnel and externally through Smith & Nephew global distribution network.
They’re looking for someone with a Bachelors Degree in marketing or related business area. MBA preferred. They would also like four years of medical marketing experience or combination of marketing and sales management experience. Related business or industry experience (e.g., engineering) will also be considered.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smith & Nephew website here.
ServiceMaster’s corporate office is looking for a Director of Business Intelligence.
This person will deliver strategic, IT solutions to the businesses around ServiceMaster’s Business Intelligence vision including executing business plans and developing processes to ensure the quality, performance, and standardization in the development and management of systems and reporting tools.
They’re looking for someone who has a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
It’s important that this person has the ability to lead, influence, collaborate, and communicate well.
To learn more and to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster website here.
On Monday, December 16th, MEMpy is hosting their meeting from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
MEMpy is a group that wants to promote the use of the Python programming language in the Mid-South. Their primary purpose is to share knowledge and nurture a community of Python professionals and enthusiasts.
Each meeting is open to the public and aims to provide useful content for both novices and professionals.
Food and drinks will be provided. Learn more and RSVP on their website here.
Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper.
This person will process payroll, prepare daily and monthly journal entries, process deposits and accounts payable, work with the Executive Director to prepare finance and budget reports, manage donor data, and maintain finance and human resources files. Quickbooks experience is required.
The opportunity is for 15 – 25 hrs/per week with a flexible schedule. It would be perfect for an animal lover with finance experience who wants to give back to a dedicated nonprofit spay/neuter clinic.
For more information and to apply, visit the Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services website here.
The Brooks Museum will be hosting Winterfest on Sunday, December 15th.
At Brooks Winterfest, you will be greeted on the museum plaza with interactive performances by Mancontrol and Lil’ Elv-Eye, food trucks and horse-pulled carriages. Inside the museum, enjoy hands-on art-making activities, gallery guides themed for winter, tales told by Memphis Public Library, and a screening of Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas!
Create ornaments inspired by the Brooks’ permanent collection; make one to take home, and one to decorate the Brooks’ tree. Modern art and gingerbread house workshops are available with advanced registration and fee. Brooks members can decorate a doughnut “wreath” in the studios.
Admission is free. Horse-drawn carriages are $15 per ride.
To learn more, visit the Brooks Museum website here.
The Greater Memphis Chamber is seeking a Managing Director of Member Development
This position will report directly to the SVP, Communications, Programming and Member Development. This person leads the Member Development Team, and is primarily responsible for generating and sustaining revenue and resources in support of the Chamber’s mission.
Revenue comes from retaining and growing the Chamber’s membership base, securing sponsorships for Chamber programming, offering high-quality products and fee-based services to the members and the community at-large, advertising revenue for an array of Chamber-based media and fundraising campaigns for economic development and community initiatives.
To learn more, and to apply online, visit their website here.
Literacy Mid-South is hosting a book sale TONIGHT at the Germantown Community Theatre.
This is an art event for book lovers. Local artists were given the task of creating an artistic representation of their favorite book, and the art will be on display and for sale at the event. 75% of the sales directly benefit the programs of Literacy Mid-South.
In addition, the annual Book Sale Preview Party will be held simultaneously with the Art of Reading. More than 3,500 books will be for sale, and attendees will have first choice on brand new hardcover and paperback books for $5 and under.
Admission includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and several surprise presentations. Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door.
To learn more and to RSVP, check out the invitation here.
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