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🌟 Starting a New Job: Exciting and a Little Scary 🌟 Starting a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. As I dive into my new role as a property manager in Kansas City, I'm feeling those familiar jitters. But did you know that nearly 60% of us feel anxious when starting something new? It’s totally normal! The good news? Pushing through that initial fear often leads to big growth. It’s all about embracing the challenge and knowing it’s okay to not have all the answers right away. I’m ready to take on this new chapter, learn, and grow along the way. Here’s to new beginnings! 🚀 #NewJob #CareerGrowth #PropertyManagement #KansasCity #EmbraceChange

Tuesdays still have that ‘Taco Tuesday’ vibe, right? 🌮 Whether you’re still savoring the term or not, it was the first thing on my mind this morning. With many in my network on the hunt for new opportunities, I hope these #hiring tips hit the spot for job-seekers out there... T – Tailor your resume for each job — one size doesn’t fit all! Highlight your skills and experiences that are most relevant to the position. A – Apply with intention. Focus on jobs that excite you and match your skill set, and avoid the “spray and pray” approach. C – Connect with people and approach each conversation with genuine interest. Reach out to professionals in your desired field and join relevant groups to expand your knowledge and opportunities. O – Organize your job search. Keep track of applications and follow-ups to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. My last tip, but certainly not least, Centerfield is hiring and could be your next great opportunity! Check out our careers page for a list of our current openings ✨ https://lnkd.in/gf_B374V

When I worked at SeaWest many years ago, we received a huge project opportunity. Then we lost it. Through the California bid process, Utilities were awarding developers projects. SeaWest was awarded several projects. We were blown away because we considered ourselves a bit of a small fry. We were responding to RFPs, but it was always tough to be competitive. We had an excellent team and really knew how to develop, though. So we got several of these projects, and everyone was over the moon. But then, there was litigation on the project awards, and everything ultimately was canceled. Once the projects were awarded, we had a big ramp-up and did a ton of hiring. Once everything was canceled, this opportunity was suddenly stripped out from beneath us. This was my first introduction to the volatility of renewables. At first, you’re thinking, “I got it!” It's like you’re trying to catch a fly ball. Then, the ball drops. We don't got it. This was one of the first big layoffs that I went through. We had to regroup, we didn’t have the projects, and we had to figure out what we were going to do. We had to pivot. It was not easy, but we were able to find a way through. Today, we are still excited about new opportunities but approach them with a level-headed perspective. What types of opportunities turned out to fall through? How did you bring your team through it?

We are proud that some of these interviews Shawna is referring to are people for our team. Vulnerable facts about SVC: since Shawna Armstrong got involved with our hiring process about 18 months ago, we’ve hired 12 people. . Only 1 out of those 12 have quit. We currently have 12 people working for us and are hiring to fill two more roles of an HEO and experienced laborer. . We really struggled finding and retaining people that had values which aligned with our culture prior to her helping us build our disciplined hiring system. . And please note that bringing the disciplined side of the hiring process to us was one of the biggest parts. How many of us had/have a system, yet aren’t disciplined enough to use it? . We are finally working with 12 people that enjoy working together for a common vision, rather than people bringing their own agenda for SVC to work. If you know, you know. It’s real, and it’s not easy to remove from a company. . Hiring is unfortunately only one piece to the puzzle of business, however I’m grateful she helped us lock it down and helped us prioritize culture vs. skill set and experience. . Have a great week and go out there and get some! It’s time to put the 🔨 👇, the cold weather is coming! #SVC #business #lessonslearned #hiring

On this episode of Ask the Hiring Manager, I sit down with powerhouse Neal Richardson, MBA—President and CEO of St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) which is currently in the process of hiring a COO! We discuss some very interesting topics, including: Neal’s pre-SLDC background including: -How he started US Bank’s Impact Business Group—focusing on investing in women, people of color, and low-income communities—and his influence in increasing investment with black banks, businesses, and communities to over $250M in the group’s first year of existence. -Neal’s non-profit, Dream Builders 4 Equity which helps at-risk youth escape poverty by assisting them in building wealth through real estate development and entrepreneurship. Neal’s responsibilities as SLDC CEO and his current projects, such as: -Working with Mayor Tishaura Jones (first black woman mayor of St. Louis) on the Economic Justice Action Plan—a strategy to empower, develop, and transform the City of St. Louis. -Supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, a $1.7B project that will bring over 3,000 jobs to Saint Louis city. And of course, we delve into the usual hiring-related topics (20m, 34 s in) including: -Status on the current search for the SLDC Chief Operating Officer and what the role will entail. -What Neal and his leadership team are looking for in the future COO. -SLDC core values and the importance of SLDC hires/employees in exhibiting these core values. -Pros and cons of what Neal looks for in a job applicant’s resume. -PDF vs. word format and the benefits and drawbacks of each. -The importance of meeting deadlines and organizational research. To find out more about the St. Louis Development Corporation and to see what SLDC job positions are available, check out https://lnkd.in/eabprHH7 As always, stay tuned and subscribe to the Resume Makeover YouTube channel and Ask the Hiring Manager podcast on Spotify for more great interviews with top hiring managers! https://lnkd.in/egmH9YKV #askthehiringmanager #SLDC #nationalgeospatialintelligenceagency #podcast #cprw #saintlouisjobs #executiveresumewriter #stlouiscity #saintlouisdevelopmentcorporation

Guess what time it is?! It's 'Ask The Hiring Manager' time!! 😁 🎊 . On this episode of Ask the Hiring Manager, I sit down with the (very impressive) CEO of Clearbrook Global, Elliott W Wislar. Clearbrook Global is a diversified asset management company with over $11B in assets under management, headquartered in New York with international offices (Oh, and Clearbrook is hiring! 😃 ). https://lnkd.in/ePkRfJSE Some interesting topics that Elliott and I discuss during this Ask The Hiring Manager session include: -Elliott’s financial background / career history pre-Clearbrook, including how he and his team grew assets from $6B to $226B in 11 years while at FleetBoston. -Inequities between women and men in finance and how Elliott helped to balance the scale for women in finance, in the 1990s/early 2000s, deciding between family and career. -The importance of empowering women, the LBGTQ community, and minorities and embracing overall diversity to enable more success in the financial sector. -The benefits of a flexible remote work model. -Why Elliot started Clearbook, services Clearbrook offers, and the company’s model of full transparency and client advocacy. -How competitive sports strategies helps one to get ahead in business. And of course we hit on usual hiring manager topics, including: -Roles Clearbrook has hired for (including senior management / trading positions) -What attributes Elliot looks for in a senior manager / Clearbrook staff member. -The little (but important) things that stick out to Elliott in a resume. Elliott is the last thing from the typical finance guy as he is multifaceted and multitalented; he has studied Japanese, is a competitive sailor (won two championships and participated in the Olympics!), and recently published a book (‘Voyage to Victory—Stories and Strategies for Resilience, risk and Reward’). To find out more about the Clearbrook check out www.clearbrookglobal.com and, as always, stay tuned and subscribe to this YouTube channel and the Ask The Hiring Manager Spotify channel for more great interviews with top hiring managers! #askthehiringmanager #hiringmanager #clearbrookglobal #financejobs #clearbrook #podcasting #CPRW #resumewriter #resumemakeover