by Angela Copeland | Oct 29, 2013 | E-book, Media
I want to give a big thank you to Paul Ryburn for featuring Copeland Coaching and my e-book, “Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job,” in his blog yesterday. Click here for the entire article.
Mon Update: Copeland Coaching Launches
by Paul Ryburn
My good friend Angela Copeland is launching her new business, Copeland Coaching.
Angela has been mentoring job candidates for 9 years, and has shown job
seekers how to get to the head of the pack. Her e-book Breaking the Rules and Getting the Job
explains what to do. Angela is available for one-on-one mentoring,
interview preparation, and resume tune-up. Angela was one of the
organizers of the Memphis to Moore fundraiser that raised over $25,000
for the Moore Public Schools that were devastated by tornadoes. I have
known Angela for over 10 years and have worked with her on many projects
for MPACT Memphis, and I recommend her highly.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 29, 2013 | Job Posting
American Home Shield is looking for a Marketing Analytics Manager here in Memphis. AHS is part of parent company ServiceMaster.
They’re looking for someone with a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of marketing experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Below are the key responsibilities:
- Develops and manages campaign reporting analysis to understand key business behaviors.
- Ensures the development and implementation of infrastructure and process enhancements to improve reporting and analytical capabilities and leverage performance concerning predictive modeling and segmentation.
- Consults business users to ensure that analytical solutions are tailored to business needs and will support or result in actionable customer strategies.
- Performs internal stakeholder management and manages external vendor relationships as necessary.
- Tracks and reports on budget for assigned programs.
To learn more about the position or to apply, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 28, 2013 | Career Coaching, E-book
After career coaching informally for 9 years, I’m launching my own practice: Copeland Coaching. I provide assistance at all stages of the job-search process — including networking, interviewing and negotiation — and am available for those seeking a career change at all levels. I specialize in personal branding online, leveraging the Internet in your search, and creative job searching in a down economy.
I started coaching while attending graduate school at Pepperdine University. My professors noticed that I looked for jobs differently than the other students. They began referring students and professionals to me for career coaching, and would also ask me to give presentations on job-seeking skills. I’ve continued to coach informally since then, and recently felt called to turn it into a business.
Even more exciting, I’m launching a new e-book that I’ve written, Breaking The Rules & Getting The Job. The book provides practical, useful advice for those looking to improve their job-seeking outcomes. It is officially being released today and can be purchased on CopelandCoaching.com here.
For more information or to sign up with Copeland Coaching, contact me here.
Thank you to all of my wonderful friends who have supported me in my launch!
Happy hunting,
Angela
by Angela Copeland | Oct 27, 2013 | Job Posting
Kraft Foods has an opening for a Marketing Analyst in Memphis. They’re looking for someone with a MBA and 1-3 years of experience in Advertising, Sales, or Category Sales Support.
The responsibilities include, but not are limited to, representing and assisting in managing KFI Category Leaders needs as well as other functional groups in KFI. He /she may assist in new product development, commercialization, introduction, training and support. Conduct primary and secondary research, interpret and present market data, develop and publish sales and marketing presentation, collateral and support materials, collaborate with KFI Advertising Agency and interpret web site traffic data. Receive, organize, manage and communicate inquiries to KFI Marketing from internal and external customers. Contribute to the value KFI Marketing delivers to KFI and Kraft.
To learn more about this position and to apply online, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 26, 2013 | Networking
A friend e-mailed me a networking opportunity today that looks interesting, so I wanted to share it with you. It’s hosted by a group called Business Over Coffee International. Their motto is “Connections. Collaboration. Exposure. Business.”
Their next event will be held in the morning on Halloween. They are featuring 3 speakers and the cost is either $49 or $109 depending on if you pay online or in person.
I’ve never been to this event, so I can’t provide many more details, but I did want to share it with you. To learn more, visit their website here. More information is below.
Time: October 31, 2013 from 9am to 12pm
Location: BOCI Headquarters and PPV
Street: 5865 Ridgeway Center Pkwy Ste 300
City/Town: Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: 901.820.4469
Event Type: seminar, paid, event, educational, ppv, memphis, tennessee, business, over, coffee, international
Organized By: BOCI – Business Over Coffee International
by Angela Copeland | Oct 25, 2013 | Job Posting
This position will be of interest to my engineering friends. Glaxo Smith Kline is looking for an engineering manager. They require that the engineer be either a mechanical engineer, or a chemical engineer. They’re looking for someone with 10 years progressive experience with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role of similar scope.
Below are their key responsibilities. To learn more or to apply for the position, visit their website here.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project management is used to develop capital investment program large projects (in excess of 20 mill)
- Strategic planning to forecast capital investment, and associated programming (master planning)
- Role is responsible for driving maintenance improvements across site, and reducing equipment down time by ensuring good maintenance practices followed.
- Responsible for driving engineering improvement plan- to adhere to GSK standards and external national/international standards associated with the manufacture and packaging of consumer healthcare products.
- Communication within the GSK engineering network, knowledge sharing across sites
- Responsible for the energy management program (environmental impact reduction)
- Facility management- responsible for all aspects of managing facility. (from HVAC, to air quality, grounds, pest control, etc)
- Contractor and vendor management
- Stock Room Inventory management
- Development of business systems for maintenance, work order systems, project management processes, preventive maintenance programs
by Angela Copeland | Oct 24, 2013 | Networking
The Memphis Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) is hosting a young professionals week that begins on Friday, October 25th.
The kick-off event is a mixer at the Silly Goose on Friday from 6-8 PM. Below are more details. To view their online invitation, click here.
Join The Movement to Empower Communities and Change Lives! The time for our generation to step up to the plate and lead is now – We’ve Got Now! If you are interested in meeting and networking with other young professionals in the Memphis area, then you are encouraged to attend our YP Week, Oct. 25-Nov. 2. Find out more about our organization during the following events:
Friday, October 25th
YP Mixer at Silly Goose, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Silly Goose, 100 Peabody Pl., Memphis, TN 38103
Meet MULYP Board Members and learn about our organization and how you can get more involved. Join us for an extended “Happy Hour” and appetizers at Silly Goose from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Saturday, October 26th
Civic Engagement & Leadership in Memphis Discussion, 10:30am-12:30pm
Memphis Business Academy, 3306 Overton Crossing St., Memphis, TN 38127
This panel features President Cynthia Daniels and Social & Cultural Chair Jamal Whitlow and aims to introduce participants to civic engagement and leadership opportunities in Memphis. Panelists will be able to share about the mission of their organization and their vision for cultivating leadership within young professionals in the community. Participants will get to hear of the impact of various programs on specific communities within Memphis as well as the city as a whole.
Saturday, October 26th
New Member Orientation, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Memphis Urban League Office, 413 N. Cleveland, Memphis, TN 38104
Membership orientation is for new and potential YP Members. Through your participation in service activities, personal and professional development meetings, signature events and networking opportunities, we are confident that you will find your membership to MULYP to be rewarding, both professionally and personally. Members can also stop by to pick up lapel pins and T-Shirts if you haven’t gotten one this year!
Wednesday, October 30th
National Urban League Young Professionals, We Got Now Webinar
http://www.nulyp.net/
NULYP is looking for the best and brightest to join The Movement to Empower Communities and Change Lives. The time for our generation to step up to the plate and lead is now – We’ve Got Now! The Membership Committee of NULYP will host a web event for future members to learn more about the organization, our activities, where they can find chapters, and how they can join. Spread the word and make sure young professionals in your area join in!
Thursday, October 31st
A Tribute to the Krush Groove Era Halloween Party, 9:00pm-1:00am
Young Avenue Deli, 2119 Young Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Hip-hop influenced costume party filled with live performances of your favorite hip-hop hits from back in the day! DJ SupaMan and DJ T.Flo on the 1’s & 2’s taking you back and keeping it live all night long!
Dress Fresh to Impress, $100 cash prize to the best 80’s Hip-Hop Gear Costume. $5.00 Admission
Saturday, November 2nd
I AM SOUL, Indie Memphis Festival, 3:30pm
Playhouse on the Square, 66 South Cooper, Memphis, TN 38103
https://www.facebook.com/events/249243425222910/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar
“I AM SOUL” is a contemporary exploration of soul music and features MULYP member Tonya Dyson. This film documentary will show soul music’s rich history in Memphis and displays the inspiration, creation, and exhibition of the next wave of aspiring soul music artists. We are also partnering to distribute voter education pamphlets that facilitate understanding of the Affordable Healthcare Act and changes in the Voting Rights Acts.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 23, 2013 | Networking
I’m impressed with the Crescent Club for putting on their next networking event. It’s being hosted by their Memphis Young Executives group, and will be on Tuesday, October 29th.
The networking event will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar available. But, most importantly there will be 15 high school juniors and seniors there to network. They will be learning more about networking and enhancing their own skills by interacting with you.
The event is a partnership between the Crescent Club and FedEx. I commend both groups for taking the time to help out these high school students.
Below is more information about the event. Here’s a link to their Facebook invite. Call 901.684.1010 to RSVP.
Life Skills Networking Event
Tuesday, October 29th
5:30pm
at The Crescent Allen Club
mYEX (Memphis Young Executives) and The Crescent Club are partnering with FedEx to bring you a very unique networking event. The FedEx Life Skills Team has been working with 15 Wooddale High School Juniors and Seniors to give them a little exposure, and taste, to what life will be like as a young business professional.
When you join us after work, the students will be there and ready to network with us and experience first-hand an important skill for a young professional. Since one of the most important networking skills is the exchange of contact information be sure to have your business cards handy!
This is a fantastic event and one that we are proud to be hosting along with the FedEx Life Skills Team – let’s keep training our local talent and inspiring them to keep Memphis growing!
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Contact The Crescent Club at 901.684.1010
for Reservations
by Angela Copeland | Oct 22, 2013 | Job Posting
My friend Anna Cardona recently contacted me about a position she’s hiring for at Chartwell Financial Group. She’s recruiting for financial advisers in Memphis. If you are new to the field, she let me know that Chartwell offers training to their advisers.
Below is a little more information from the job description that Anna shared with me. If you are interested, e-mail your resume to Anna at anna.cardona@chartwellfg.com.
What we are looking for:
- Individuals with excellent communication skills
- People who have demonstrated leadership attributes, through community or academic involvement
- People with a “natural market”, ties to the community that can be supplemented with a successful marketing plan.
- Someone who embraces and understands the value and ethic of hard work
- A Team player with high integrity
Roles and Responsibilities of a financial advisor:
- Clearly understand the financial and life circumstances of your client
- Provide proper advice addressing all aspects of their financial situation
- Give guidance the same as you would apply to yourself if in the same situation
- Provide exceptional service with empathy to the needs of each client
- Commit to constantly meeting new people and introducing your services
by Angela Copeland | Oct 21, 2013 | Advice, Resume Writing
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 your network to scope out new opportunities.
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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. It’s essential.
- 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.
- Do not 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.
- 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. Check back at CopelandCoaching.com for more resume tips.
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