by Angela Copeland | Jan 4, 2016 | Advice, Newsletter
The more people I’ve helped to find new jobs, the more I think about this topic. What is it that’s standing in your way?
When I meet job seekers, they always outline their concerns about looking for a job. For some, it’s age. For others, it’s weight. And, some are worried that they never finished college.
But, in reality everyone has these fears. What sets the successful apart from the dreamers seems to be one thing.
It’s not a MBA, a genius IQ, money, or a stellar existing job — although these things don’t hurt either.
The real “it” factor seems to be a person’s ability to pursue their goals, despite their fears. It’s being afraid, but trying anyway.
As I was thinking about this topic, I looked up a few quotes. There are so many good ones on the topic of fear. Here are just a few.
“If you live in fear of the future because of what happened in your past, you’ll end up losing what you have in the present.”
“Never let your fear decide your fate.”
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
“Fear is only temporary. Regret last forever.”
“Your largest fear carries your greatest growth.”
“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.”
“Don’t let your fear of what could happen make nothing happen.”
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” –Jack Canfield
“Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain.” –Mark Twain
But, being fearless, it doesn’t mean always getting it right the first time. The fearless often fail, a few times, but keep trying. They try until they find success.
Thomas Edison once said, “I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” You’ve got to believe he had to try a few times before he ever found success.
The ability to fail and keep trying boils down to resilience. It’s that grit factor that allows some people to keep trying until they finally succeed.
The key characteristic that seems to play hand in hand with fearlessness is openness. A theme I’ve observed in both my most successful clients — and my podcast guests is a sense of being open. When you ask about their careers, the story often includes parts about how they tried something they had never done before. Or, how someone gave them an opportunity they hadn’t planned on, but they took it anyway. It doesn’t mean however that they took every opportunity, but they were open to the ones that had possibility.
If you’ve been struggling to meet your goals, I’d encourage you to spend some time thinking about what’s holding you back. Why are you stuck? Some of the things you may come up with will be external. They’ll be out of your control. Once you have a list, focus in on which things you do have control over. Those are the ones that can make the biggest difference.
If I were to guess, I’d bet at least one of the things holding you back is being influenced by fear some (if not a lot). Focusing on conquering that fear (or learning to work through it) can make a huge difference in both your personal and professional success.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jan 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Founded in 1923, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. is a worldwide leader in entertainment across all platforms. A Time Warner company, Warner Bros. has claim to one of the largest and most valuable libraries in the world, consisting of over 75,000 hours of programming – that’s 7,000 feature films and 5,000 television programs.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products Inc. seeks a Director, Public Relations for the WBCP Worldwide Marketing department. The Director of Public Relations, Global Themed Entertainment, works closely with, and on behalf of, the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Public Relations and Marketing to strategically develop and manage Warner Bros. Consumer Products’ public relations initiatives worldwide, to support WBCP’s Global Themed Entertainment (GTE) business.
This position is based in Burbank, CA. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Warner Bros. website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, open-access college located in Memphis, TN. This college boasts small class sizes, affordable tuition, and classes that are transferrable to a four-year university. Weekend degree programs and on-site childcare make Southwest especially convenient for busy, working adults.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is the Chief Academic Officer and provides leadership to the academic and academic-related units of the college. The VPAA reports to the President and will serve in an acting capacity during the President’s absence. He/She will supervise the Workforce Development, Deans, Distance Education, Library Services and Curriculum and Program Development and Assessment.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Southwest Tennessee Community College website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 3, 2016 | Job Posting
Launched in 1995, Match.com is a modern solution for dating in the digital age. The site helps hundreds of thousands of users find love each year in over 24 countries and territories. Match.com is headquartered in Dallas, TX and has international offices in Beijing and Tokyo.
The Yield Analyst will be responsible for monetization strategy and reporting to help maximize the value of the ad impressions sold programmatically across the portfolio of brands. They will work closely with the Revenue Operations team to develop and deploy tactics driving up eCPMs across the portfolio of properties and ensure that all data is collected and tracked in an accurate and timely manner. Analytically minded and extremely detail-oriented, our ideal candidate has a passion for learning and intellectual curiosity that will lead them to ask questions beyond their given daily tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to learn more about programmatic advertising, an exciting growth sector in our industry, and develop their analytical prowess.
This position is based in New York, NY. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Match.com website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 1, 2016 | Advice, Media
My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, New Year, New You.
Happy New Year! With the holiday season coming to a close, 2016 is upon us. It’s such an exciting time, full of hopes and dreams for the future. One of the first things we often do is create resolutions for the upcoming year. Whether they are related to our health, personal life, or career, these goals help to guide our choices based upon our current priorities.
And, it’s the perfect time. Each year, our priorities evolve based upon where we are in our lives. There are some years when making money and getting a promotion can rise to the top of our list. Other years, we are searching for meaning and balance.
Whatever your priorities are this New Year, one thing’s for sure. A big change requires a big transformation. However, the idea of such a large shift can be overwhelming and cause us not to act. It can feel paralyzing.
I recently heard from a reader who has been unemployed for an extended period of time. Despite setbacks, the person has continued to get up each day and look for new opportunities. I admire this kind of strength and endurance.
Finding your path is not something that comes overnight. It’s not a switch that can be flipped. Creating a new you requires courage and persistence. It requires continuing to try, even if you aren’t always sure about how things will turn out.
To find out how to make your career resolutions stick in the new year, read the rest of my Memphis Daily News column here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 1, 2016 | Job Posting
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that handles the daily management, fundraising, and vision for Shelby Farms Park and Shelby Farms Greenline. More than $2 million is raised each year to fund both projects – the former being 4,500 acres of protected green space centrally located in Shelby County.
The Director of Sales & Business Development will build a premier hospitality and events business, leveraging the Park’s many outdoor spaces and facilities to provide significant earned revenue to fund Park operations. The position will lead both sales and external events management efforts. In addition, this position will oversee other earned revenue streams including a retail gift shop, event stage and festival grounds, water playground, boat and bike rentals.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Shelby Farms website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 1, 2016 | Job Posting
With Trunk Club, anyone can have their own personal stylist and even better, shop for a new wardrobe without ever stepping foot in a mall or department store. Users take a survey where they specify their size, fit, budget and style preferences, and a personalized “trunk” is sent to their home for a free 10-day try-on. Originally for men, the company just launched Trunk Club for women, and now offers one-on-one appointments at Clubhouse locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Washington, D.C.
The Director of Member Experience will enable the Trunk Club team to deliver the best shopping experience that customers have ever had. The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering innovative and measurable customer experience design and strategy projects for impressive consumer brands.
This position is based in Chicago, IL. To learn more, visit the Trunk Club website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 31, 2015 | Job Posting
Youth Villages has been helping families and children live successfully for over 25 years. This non-profit is a leader in the field 0f children’s mental health, and has been recognized as such by Harvard Business School and the White House. They also have the data to back up the accolades: their success rate is 80%, nearly twice the national average.
Under the general supervision of the Digital Communications Manager, the Digital Communications Coordinator builds and maintains a positive reputation for Youth Villages through digital media by implementing system wide digital communications tactics across multiple channels (Web, mobile, email, search, social media, etc.) that meet the overall objectives and goals of the Communications department and Youth Villages as a whole.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Youth Villages website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 30, 2015 | Job Posting
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is a worldwide leader in technology and devices that are utilized by everyone from gamers to billion-dollar corporations. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, the company reported a net income of $12.19B at the end of the fiscal year in June 30, 2015.
As a Microsoft Retail Consumer Product Advisor, you will serve as a friendly and insightful primary point of contact for our customers. Your goal is to build customer relationships through knowledge and discovery – knowledge of our technology and discovery of each individual customer’s needs in order to offer a tailored diagnosis and thorough solutions, earning the trust of customers and coworkers alike as you engage, educate, excite, and empower those around you.
This job is based in Scottsdale, AZ and is available for part-time or full-time work. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Microsoft website here.
by Angela Copeland | Dec 30, 2015 | Job Posting
Founded in 1971, American Home Shield is America’s largest home-warranty provider. Not only is this company popular, it’s also BBB-accredited and a founding member of the National Home Service Contract Association.
The Social Media Strategist performs analysis and forecasting for the development and execution of future and ongoing campaigns. This role will also develop testing plans to execute direct marketing campaigns based on business needs.
Responsibilities
1. Implements campaign analysis and performs forecasting for marketing to achieve sales objectives.
Draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on campaign analysis.
2. Manages external vendor relationships as needed.
3. Leads and manages marketing projects, including planning, budget and status reporting.
4. Monitors and analyzes metrics and outcomes of marketing programs.
5. Tracks and reports on budget for assigned programs.
6. Suggests, develops, and implements tests and mail strategies for assigned programs.
7. Project management for assigned programs.
This position is based in Memphis, TN. To learn more, or to apply online, visit the American Home Shield website here.
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