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My Woodland Trust debut! #GreenCareersWeek has been all about highlighting careers in the conservation sector and the variety of opportunities that are out there. Please watch the video below where I talk all about careers in conservation and what it’s like to work for the Woodland Trust 🌳 #ConservationCareers #EnvironmentJobs #GreenCareers #GrowWithUs

🗣️STORY TIME 🗣️ When I first asked how to stand out as an applicant in 2022, I was encouraged to get a masters in museum studies. It’s a common sugestion when someone gives advice and I get it because logically it makes sense… right? 🤔 So that was plan for while… to save up and go for a masters. But it became impossible in entry level positions because it is extremely difficult in this economy to afford both school and living expenses. So I figured I would just double down and maybe try just being exposed to as much as I could in a year at a museum. When working as a Visitor Service Associate (entry level customer service position) I worked alongside colleagues who went to Yale, Boston University, or had years of experience in museums… all with advanced degrees. I watched as passionate people made opportunities for themselves, compromise on initial goals by being open, and even sometimes explore new careers. I also watched people openly describe the struggle that can come with selecting jobs in this pay bracket, the pain of endless interviews with dead ends, and feeling like there dreams were on hold. This experience really changed me. After all the reviewing of programs and considering all my options, getting a masters would bring me closer to a job but starting salaries for most positions are like Alli says, 30k to 50k a year. How would I be able to pay off a degree program like that if that was my salary? It made me wonder if it was even worth it. In one of my last interviews this past spring, I shared why I would apply to a smaller museum when I work for a globally recognized institution. It was simple really, I wanted an opportunity in exchange for real experience because I couldn’t afford a masters. This experience could mean real movement in my career and if I was lucky at the end of my contract I could gain employment in something that would allow me to attend school because I could then… finally… afford the risk. Museums are full of passionate people that want to grow and want to succeed. More and more people want to be a part of this industry and it’s inspiring. Recently with the news that art history majors face the HIGHEST unemployment rate it is often confusing to me why there are so many masters programs popping up for museum studies…. and why it’s a requirement to have a masters on applications even though the salary does not support those who are carrying high level debt from their schooling. I’m seeing hope all the time despite this. I look around and see amazing people mid career going back to get advanced degrees. I witness strong people with out degrees in our field bringing in outside knowledge which create new solutions. I share in my friends describing how they set boundaries and won’t settle for in equitable pay even if it’s a major museum. These experiences generate conversations about what we want the future of museums to be and I love it. A change is coming to this! I can feel it. Thanks Alli.❤️

THIS WAS MY FIRST OFFICE Nearly 35 years ago I arrived here at the Getty Museum in Malibu for my first day as the Accounting Supervisor for the museum. Since I’m visiting LA this month, I came for a visit and couldn’t help but look back and think about what I learned working here. After I got the job I did not run around to Department Heads and try and teach them how a reserve was calculated or why certain financial ratios mattered. Their eyes would have glazed over and if I had done that I would have failed in my role big time. The Department Heads here had titles like Head of Paintings and Head of Decorative Arts. These were remarkably learned and sophisticated people responsible for some of the world’s great heritage. I remember one intense work conversation I had with the Head of Sculptures. A little intimidating to be honest. We had to go over the state of his department’s operating budget and how to make it through to the end of the year on budget. Even the Getty, the world's richest museum, has budgets. Which meant discussions around trade-offs relevant to his department. Would it be better to hold off on the intern program or reduce some international travel? Or should he go ahead and hire the Deputy Head while at the same time reconsidering when to purchase a new cataloging system. The discussion was about him, his people, his department and his metrics. And how we could help. I even once received applause after running an annual budget meeting. I think that if some CX people got better at listening to the people they serve and used their sophisticated know-how to help these people achieve their goals, things might go better for the CX ambitions where they work. Of course that means operating within the sweet zone of what’s good for the Customer and what’s good for the Organization. Finance touches every department. And pulls the figures together that help to tell the story of what’s going on. My learnings working in finance have been so relevant to my work in CX and Contact Centers. And you couldn’t find a more beautiful place to work. #gladiwasanaccountant #getty #malibu #firstjob #tradeoffs #howcanihelpyou #listenmore #talkless #customerexperience #careerlessons

THIS WAS MY FIRST OFFICE Nearly 35 years ago I arrived here at the Getty Museum in Malibu for my first day as the Accounting Supervisor for the museum. Since I’m visiting LA this month, I came for a visit and couldn’t help but look back and think about what I learned working here. After I got the job I did not run around to Department Heads and try and teach them how a reserve was calculated or why certain financial ratios mattered. Their eyes would have glazed over and if I had done that I would have failed in my role big time. The Department Heads here had titles like Head of Paintings and Head of Decorative Arts. These were remarkably learned and sophisticated people responsible for some of the world’s great heritage. I remember one intense work conversation I had with the Head of Sculptures. A little intimidating to be honest. We had to go over the state of his department’s operating budget and how to make it through to the end of the year on budget. Even the Getty, the world's richest museum, has budgets. Which meant discussions around trade-offs relevant to his department. Would it be better to hold off on the intern program or reduce some international travel? Or should he go ahead and hire the Deputy Head while at the same time reconsidering when to purchase a new cataloging system. The discussion was about him, his people, his department and his metrics. And how we could help. I even once received applause after running an annual budget meeting. I think that if some CX people got better at listening to the people they serve and used their sophisticated know-how to help these people achieve their goals, things might go better for the CX ambitions where they work. Of course that means operating within the sweet zone of what’s good for the Customer and what’s good for the Organization. Finance touches every department. And pulls the figures together that help to tell the story of what’s going on. My learnings working in finance have been so relevant to my work in CX and Contact Centers. And you couldn’t find a more beautiful place to work. #gladiwasanaccountant #getty #malibu #firstjob #tradeoffs #howcanihelpyou #listenmore #talkless #customerexperience #careerlessons

Location: Chicago

Considering a business move or a career change? Tampa, FL might just be the perfect place for you! 📍 #Tampa has been making waves as one of the top cities to live and work in the U.S. Here’s why: 1 - Tampa was recently ranked as one of the best U.S. cities for good jobs by CNBC. The city has a thriving local economy with opportunities in tech, recruitment, finance, and more. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to advance your career, Tampa offers a great job market with competitive salaries. 2 - Living in Tampa means enjoying beautiful weather year-round, (231 days of sunshine per year on average!) access to stunning beaches like Clearwater and St. Pete, and a vibrant cultural scene. 3 - Tampa is not only affordable but is also experiencing rapid growth, which means more opportunities for real estate investment and career advancement. Compared to other major cities, the cost of living is reasonable, allowing people to enjoy a higher quality of life. 4 - With institutions like the University of South Florida driving top-quality education, Tampa is a hub for learning and growth. The city attracts talent and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. 5 - Tampa’s commitment to balancing work with leisure is unmatched. With its numerous parks, outdoor activities, and a short drive to some of the nation’s best beaches, you can unwind after a busy workweek with ease. #Florida #Relocation #IGUYD

Great opportunities in Manchester

Question for assisted living & memory care professionals and hospitality professionals: I’m possibly looking into some grad school programs some of them request your resume or your LinkedIn. As everyone knows knows in hotels and assisted living & memory care communities the management company may change but the name may not. How do you mention on it your resume and LinkedIn?

Today is the last day for our group of summer interns, and their impact has been huge. Read below for just a sampling of what some of them have done this summer. -Event planning -A breath of fresh air in the office -Research -Developed scoring criteria to assist in the prioritization of projects -Division webpage creation -Transition document creation to ensure summer projects continue to be used and updated -Collection of plant data on the Interstate system at approximately 150 locations -Collected information on milkweed, pollinator friendly flowers, and invasive plants -Creation of tracking tools in Excel and google Earth -Collected over 4000 pictures -Collecting information about school program participation -Highlighted success stories from educational grants -Created a recruitment outreach plan for the Maine Service Fellows -Created recruitment materials -Created spreadsheets that are being used in various locations -Updated Life and Health Insurance Reports and reviewed Affordable Care Act rate filings for compliance with Maine laws -Created a database for homeowners insurance rate review -Partnered with Maine's 2024 County Teachers of the Year -Helped host the 2024 ME Department of Education Annual Summit -Wrote articles showcasing the great things happening in Maine schools -Database cleanup, automation, and data analysis -Pulled pedestrian and bicycle data out of a traffic count management system, then adjusted, ranked, and plotted the locations in GIS -Legal research, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis -Revised an update an online asynchronous course that results in novice level certification as a Volunteer Administrator -Summarized information to capture comments about developing an improved film incentive program for Maine -Affirmative Action Data Analysis -Created surveys that all new employees will complete -Created an activity book highlighting the vast variety of fields in state government

Did our York Region (The Regional Municipality of York) interns pass the vibe check? Yes👏🏼 Want to join our student team? Also, yes ✅ Summer student 2025 job postings go live January 6th, 2025! Get your resumes ready because we’re ready to meet you! #loveyr #studentopportunities #studentsuccess #coop #summer #yrjobs #municipalgovernment #publicservice #community #civilengineering #publicworks #health