Does this resume make me look old?

My latest newsletter is out, "Does this resume make me look old?"


If you're in the later part of your career and find yourself starting over, you may be worried about a number of things. In particular, many older job seekers are concerned about the discrimination they may face during the interview process.

And honestly, it's for good reason. First impressions happen quickly and make a lasting impact.

Even the Bureau of Labor Statistics agrees. Unemployed workers who are 55 and older stay out of work 20% longer than those between 25 and 54.

To learn the steps to take to avoid this dilemma and shave years of your resume, check out my latest newsletter here. 

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How to survive the most uncomfortable 5 minutes of your job search

My latest newsletter is out, "How to survive the most uncomfortable 5 minutes of your job search."

Lately, I’m finding myself having the same conversation. It has to do with your salary negotiation, and it starts a lot sooner than you’d think.

Typically, your very first interview at a company is with the HR manager. Sometimes, it’s with the hiring manager. Either way, the first discussion is fairly casuel with questions about where you’ve lived, or how many people you’ve managed before. These questions are all easy and routine.

The question that really throws people for a loop in the first interview is this one: “How much do you make?” It can also come in the form of, “How much do you want to make?”

Many people feel obligated to spill the beans. The interviewer is in a position of authority, and they really want to get a job offer.

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Lesson Learned: Being Open to New Opportunities

My latest newsletter is out, "Lesson learned: being open to new opportunities."

I recently had the special opportunity to interview an old friend about his exciting and successful career. Hint: I will be launching the Copeland Coaching podcast very soon! You will be able to listen to the entire interview online. Watch CopelandCoaching.com for updates. In the meantime, I want to share a little preview of our conversation here.

Shane Presley has had an amazingly career in technology. I met Shane when we worked together at FedEx back in 2001. Since then, he's found great job after great job that have taken him to cities all over the world. A few years ago, he worked at Netflix in San Francisco and most recently, he worked for a large bank in Sydney, Australia.

He's back in the US now, so I had the opportunity to sit down with him to learn more about how he's grown his career. There were many great takeaways from our discussion. You will be able to hear the entire thing very soon, but there's one piece of our conversation that really stuck out to me.

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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.
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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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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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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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The Danger in Comparing Yourself to Others

My latest newsletter is out-- The Danger in Comparing Yourself to Others.
 
Do you compare yourself to others? Your accomplishments versus theirs? Your resume compared to them? Your clothes, even? 

We all do it, and for some reason, we assume it’s helpful. I’d argue it is just the oppose for a few key reasons. 

• First, you’re making a lot of assumptions about the other person, which may or may not be correct. You don’t see the entire picture – just the part they choose to present. 
• You’re minimizing your own strengths, and assuming the other person is in some way superior to you. You have your own talents that you want to showcase. 
• You don’t look outside the box for new ideas. If the best your competition did was to create a stellar resume, is that all you should do? Of course not. Just keeping pace with the competition is not enough. You’ve got to do your best; not their best.

Click here to learn about my recent trip to the NSBE Career Fair in Nashville, and read my 4 tips for being the best YOU you can be.

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6 Tips to Spring Clean Your Career

My latest newsletter is out-- Spring Cleaning Your Career.
 
Happy first week of Spring! It’s so nice to see the bright sunshine again, streaming through my windows. If you’re like many folks, you’ve already started on your home cleaning checklist. You’ve paid extra attention to your baseboards, and your ceiling fans, but what about yourself? 

Spring is also the perfect time to get your career goals in order. You’ve made it past the hiring freezes over the winter, and jobs are popping up every day. Even if you’re not looking to quit your job tomorrow, now’s the time to work on yourself for three very important reasons: 

1. The best jobs are often found by chance. If a recruiter called you out of the blue tomorrow, would you be prepared? 
2. When you wait to polish up your personal brand (and your LinkedIn profile) all at one time when a job does come around, you raise suspicions at your current employer. 
3. You never know when you might be unexpectedly looking for a job. Even top performers are at risk when a corporation goes through a layoff.

Click here to read my 6 tips for spring cleaning your career.

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How do I improve my luck this St. Patrick's Day?

My latest newsletter is out-- How do I improve my luck?

Happy St. Patrick's Day! You may be asking yourself how you can catch "the luck o' the Irish" you've heard so much about from that cereal eating leprechaun. After all, it seems some people get everything handed to them. The best job, most money, and a life everyone admires. When will my luck change?

On this day last year, I was touring the Guinness factory in Dublin, Ireland learning to pour the perfect pint. But, my luck almost ran out and I nearly missed my opportunity to learn more about my Irish heritage.

Click here to read more about how I improved my luck, and how you can improve yours.

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Learning to pour the perfect pint of Guinness in Dublin, Mar. 17 2013

Time for a change

My latest newsletter is out-- Time for a change.
 
Good morning! There's a decent chance that today you're a little tired. With the time change over the weekend, it seems that everyone's sleep schedule (including our animals and children) are a little off. The good news is we'll have more light to enjoy at the end of the day. That is, of course, after our sleep schedule adjusts to the new routine.  In the meantime, we're all a little grumpy about the entire situation.

Change is hard. It can be a long, sometimes painful process. But in the end, good things often come from it.

Are you someone who embraces change or who runs from it? If you got the impression your company was downsizing, would you start to look for another job, or wait for your boss to walk you out the door? I recommend the first, more proactive approach. It puts you in the driver's seat, and allows you to make your own decisions about your career path.

Read more about embracing change to grow your career here. 

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Are you prepared to weather the storm?

My latest newsletter is out-- Weathering the Storm.

You’ve made it. It’s officially March. You’ve been waiting months for the cold weather to move on, and the possibility of warmer weather is starting to become a reality. But, your patience for freezing temperatures is dropping every day.

Similarly, you made it through the long stretch of the holiday season when hiring slows down, as recruiters and companies focus on their families, and wait for the New Year. Job postings are starting to pick up. You’ve been unhappy at your job for a while, and you’re ready to move on.

There’s just one problem: your bonus. Whether your annual performance payout for 2013 was 5% or 50% of your salary, the thought of walking away from it now is just not an option.

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Working the (career fair) room like a pro

My latest newsletter is out-- Working the (career fair) room like a pro.

When was the last time you attended a career fair?  Five years ago?  Ten?  Never?  Chances are the last time you went to a fair, it was in college.

But, career fairs are not just something for college students anymore.  They can be a great way to find an in person connection to a company you've been internet stalking for months.  They're also an alternative to submitting your resume to the online application process black hole.

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Where to start when you're starting over

My latest newsletter is out-- Where to start when you're starting over

It's been a surprising week for folks in Memphis. Like we've seen too many times over the past few years, companies are restructuring. When they do, it impacts the personal lives of their employees.

Unfortunately, unlike previous generations, the luxury of having an entire career at one company is rare. Workers no longer stay at the same job for thirty years and then retire with a great pension and excellent healthcare. In fact, staying at one company can often be looked at as a negative thing. More value is often being been placed on breadth, rather than just depth, of knowledge.

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The 10 minute conversation that will change your life

My latest newsletter is out today. In it, I challenge you to change your life with just one 10 minute conversation.

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Your Business Card: don't leave home without it

My latest newsletter is out today. In it, I encourage you to revise your resume with a few simple tips. 

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Get more interviews with your best resume ever

My latest newsletter is out today. In it, I encourage you to revise your resume with a few simple tips. 

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14 mistakes you should avoid in your job search this New Year

Happy 2014! My latest newsletter is out today. In it, I outline 14 things you should stop doing during your job search this year.

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The next issue on Monday outlines 14 mistakes to STOP making in your job search this New Year.

What's the big deal about business cards?

My latest Copeland Coaching newsletter is out!  

In it, I encourage you to add business cards to your personal brand package. 

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