How to successfully relocate anywhere

My latest newsletter is out, "How to successfully relocate anywhere."

I hope you had a beautiful weekend. With the weather starting to warm up, many people are beginning to consider their next big move. But, for some, their only relocation experience as an adult came when they moved away to college, or for their first job.

Since leaving my hometown in Oklahoma, I've relocated to 5 different states: New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and California. Not once did I ever know a single person in any of the places I moved to. All of this relocating helped me to develop best practices for how to relocate successfully.
To get my best practices on successfully relocating to a new city, check out my latest newsletter here.

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Relationship Building Blocks

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Relationship Building Blocks.”

In it, I focus on the importance of networking and relationship building to your job search. When you’re working to turn over a new leaf in your career, you start with the basics: an updated resume, a catchy cover letter, new business cards and a fresh LinkedIn profile. These pieces are requirements of your search, but they’re not where the important work happens. The foundation of a long-term career is built on networking.

To read my entire article, and learn about how to grow your network and improve your likelihood of getting hired, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.

 

Successfully transition your career now

My latest newsletter is out, "Successfully transition your career now."

If you’ve been thinking of abandoning your current career path, you’re not alone. Many people decide to switch careers for similar reasons. Either they’re not happy with the type of work they’re doing, they want to make more money, or they want a better work life balance.

Transitioning your career can feel hard. In fact, it can often feel impossible. Even after you’ve gone back to school to learn a new trade, it’s difficult to get new potential employers to see you beyond the walls of your old box.

To learn how to make a big career transition, check out my latest newsletter here.

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Memphis Daily News: Unconventional Career Advice

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Unconventional Career Advice.”

In it, I give tips on trying something a little different in your job search - to hopefully help you to avoid burnout.

Conventional wisdom seems to indicate that the steps to finding a new job are writing a resume, and then applying to job postings online. Soon after, every company will contact you for an interview and after one meeting, you’ll get a great offer and start just a few weeks later. Months after trying this method, jobseekers feel frustrated and confused.

To read my entire article, and learn about how you can avoid burnout and be more creative in your job search, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.

Copeland Coaching Presents at Multicultural Job Fair in Memphis

Thanks to Alex Matlock and Contigo Creative for inviting me to be a part of the Multicultural Job Fair!

Thanks too to those who sent me messages after seeing me on the news at the fair. WMC-TV News Channel 5 featured Alex discussing the importance of the fair, and me teaching.

Below is a clip of me presenting on Building Your Personal Brand.

Make More Money: Supercharge Your Income Now

My latest newsletter is out, "Make More Money: Supercharge Your Income Now."


What would you buy if you had more money? A new car, a beefed up retirement account, or a vacation home perhaps? I can't think of anyone who wouldn't love to make a little more money.

I've talked about the concept of negotiating for more money in my newsletter, "The 10 Minute Conversation That Will Change Your Life." The concept is that if you stay at the same job and receive 2% raises each year, it will take you over 10 years to grow your salary by 25%. When you switch jobs, you have the potential to increase your salary overnight.

But, when you really get down to it, most people have never negotiated before. It's a dirty little thing that many people don't feel comfortable discussing at all. Those who don't negotiate often can't picture themselves asking for more. Something bad might happen. On the flip side, those who do negotiate are surprised that anyone would ever accept a first offer without negotiating. They've personally experienced the power of negotiation, and aren't going to turn back.

To learn how to make more money now, check out my latest newsletter here.

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The Grey Ceiling: Beating Ageism

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “The Grey Ceiling: Beating Ageism.” In it, I give tips on looking for a job if you're feeling worried about how your age may impact your search.

The unfortunate truth of today’s job searching climate is that applying for jobs is competitive – very competitive. Employers can be picky about who they hire and how much they’re willing to pay. For many job seekers over 50, the search process is a longer, harder road than they remember from years past.

Many companies view an older employee as a big risk. They’re typically more expensive, and more likely to quit since they’re creeping up on retirement. An older applicant may be looked at as less flexible, and behind the times when it comes to technology.

I’ve worked with many clients who share the same story. They want to switch jobs, but they feel trapped. They’re certain another company won’t take a risk to hire them. The interesting thing is, the age someone guesses you as is largely determined by signals you send and have control over.

To learn about how you can beat ageism in your job search, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.

Business School Shifts Your Career Into High Gear

Today's a great day! Pepperdine University invited me to write a guest column for their blog, the Graziadio Voice. The title of the column is, "Business School Shifts Your Career Into High Gear."

In it, I encourage those in business school to take advantage of the many opportunities available - including making career transitions.

I earned my MBA from Pepperdine University, so the school holds a special place for me. Check out the entire column here.

Photo courtesy of Pepperdine, taken at the beautiful campus in Malibu, CA.

How long should my job search take?

My latest newsletter is out, "How long should my job search take?"

Remember back to a simpler time. A time when you had more hair, less wrinkles, and were just graduating from college. The entire world seemed full of options.

You were more open to suggestions back then. You would consider jobs in different industries, and various departments. You were open to moving to a new city, and were willing to take very little money just to "get your foot in the door." You may have even taken a job for free in exchange for the title of Intern.

To learn more about why your job search is taking too long, check out my latest newsletter here.

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Going Back to Graduate School

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, "Going Back to Graduate School." In it, I provide my perspective and guidance on going back to grad school after you've started working. 

“Should I go back to graduate school?” This is a question many professionals wonder about each day. If you’ve struggled to find a new job in the difficult economy, you may be seriously considering it.

I challenge you to carefully weigh the pros and cons of graduate school before enrolling. It’s both expensive and time-consuming, so if you’re going to go, you want it to be for the right reasons. 

To read my entire article, and get feedback on whether or not school's for you, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.

Cleaning Off the Cobwebs

My latest Memphis Daily News column is out, “Cleaning Off the Cobwebs.” In it, I discuss proactively cleaning up your personal brand.

When new jobseekers start their search for the perfect opportunity, they’re often met with one of two concerns. Either “I’m too old” or “I’m too young.” Those who are older feel their experience will be overlooked because they have too many gray hairs. Those who are young feel their lack of experience will trump their abilities.

To read my tips on spring cleaning your personal brand and positively influencing perception, visit the Memphis Daily News site here.