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Indispensable Leadership- How This Army Sergeant Rose Through the Ranks in The Civilian World

Indispensable Leadership- How This Army Sergeant Rose Through the Ranks in The Civilian World

Excellence, integrity, enthusiasm, and respect make up our core values at the TMX Finance® Family of Companies. The same values were gained by District Director of Operations and U.S. Army Veteran, Vernon Ervin, during his five years in the military. Those who know the E-5 Sergeant see him as a natural born leader dedicated to developing his team to reach their full potential. His experience in the Army helped bring out the leadership capabilities he already possessed, and he has leveraged valuable Army skills to make a successful career in the civilian world.  Because of his passion for people development, …

5 Steps to a Worry-Free Vacation

5 Steps to a Worry-Free Vacation

Going on vacation can be one of the most memorable and enjoyable things you will do in life, but the days and weeks leading up to the vacation can be down-right stressful if you have not lined up your professional responsibilities with you team. No matter what role you hold, if you plan on taking a vacation, it is your responsibility to ensure that the business can continue on without you while you are away. Not doing so can lead to emergencies at the office, confused or annoyed coworkers and supervisors, and parts of your vacation sidetracked by stress, worry, …

Work Hard, Play Hard.

Work Hard, Play Hard.

“Work hard, play hard,” is a mantra I live by. And to be honest, it’s a lesson I was taught at a very young age. My mom was a single mom, raising me alone on a school teacher’s salary. However, that never stopped her from having a multitude of hobbies nor did it stop us from traveling often. My mom made several sacrifices so that she could enjoy other parts of her life. For example, we always had season passes to the local ski resort, a cleaning service, and a health membership at the local gym. But my mom often …

The Starting Line to Self-Development

The Starting Line to Self-Development

We are very lucky to live in a world that is ever changing and evolving. It presents us endless opportunities to be whoever we want to be. But with the world moving so quickly around us, the need for self-development is at an all-time high. It is incredible how much our society, technology, and education has advanced in the last 15 years; even in that advancement, many people have fallen behind. I strongly believe that is because the ‘American Dream’ has changed drastically. Young women and men are no longer dreaming about only buying a house, starting a family, and …

Positioning Yourself for More: My Journey to Corporate

Positioning Yourself for More: My Journey to Corporate

“I’m convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll I feel that this quote set the foundation for my career with TitleMax® early on (thanks to my manager at the time, Dickson Sipemba!) What this means to me: be flexible and embrace change with an open and positive mind! Prior to working in the Dallas Corporate Office, I was a General Manager in the field. To say it was an adjustment is an understatement. I was so used to the everyday chaos that consumes a General Manager, that …

Feedback: The Fertilizer to Professional Growth

Feedback: The Fertilizer to Professional Growth

Asking a coworker or supervisor for honest feedback can sometimes be harder to navigate than it seems. Even when you decide “Okay, I am going to ask for some hard-hitting truth here,” and directly ask for it, the information you receive can be difficult to digest. When receiving negative feedback on my performance at the TMX Finance® Family of Companies, I know that whoever is giving me feedback wants me to get better and wants me to succeed. Sometimes I have an idea of where I could improve, and those suspicions are confirmed after simply asking for feedback. Other times, …

Dress to Impress: Interview Dress Guide

Dress to Impress: Interview Dress Guide

“What is Business Professional?” A question that many, including myself, have Googled in preparation for an interview. Honestly, I wore flip flops to my first job interview. I was also 15 and applying to be a retail sales associate at a very popular Southern-California inspired clothing retailer. They encouraged employees to reflect the beachy brand they were known for, but I soon realized that this was out of the norm when it came to interviews. Since then, I’ve held several positions. None of which I would have obtained by wearing flip flops to the interview! It’s a rare occasion that …

Nail Your National Hiring Day Interview! Four Tips from Our Recruiters

Nail Your National Hiring Day Interview! Four Tips from Our Recruiters

Showing up to an interview can be intimidating and you might not know where to start.  Don’t worry, the TMX Finance® Family of Companies has you covered! Our recruiters are pros when it comes to interviewing and these four tips will help you nail your #TMXNHD19 interview, or any interview, for that matter! “Come prepared to find your next CAREER!  This isn’t just about dropping off your resume, so be ready to interview! If you haven’t yet, follow us on Twitter, FB, and LinkedIn. Do a little research beforehand, so you can spend more time talking about YOU!” (Liz Lightfoot,Area …

Why You Should Attend #TMXNHD19

Why You Should Attend #TMXNHD19

If you read our previous post, then you know why our recruiters are excited about #TMXNHD19 and we hope you are, too! Now that you know why our recruiters are pumped for National Hiring Day, let’s hear why you should attend #TMXNHD19, our biggest hiring event of the year: “National Hiring Day at TMX Finance® Family of Companies is one of the most exciting days of the year for our Company! It is a great opportunity to be a part of the excitement, get an interview “on the spot” and an opportunity to meet with a number of key executives …

Why Our Recruiters Are Excited About #TMXNHD19

Why Our Recruiters Are Excited About #TMXNHD19

In our efforts to remain #TalentObsessed, we rolled out a new idea for the Company last year: National Hiring Day.  It was a wild success and we had a blast pulling it off!  Well, guess what? We are BACK AT IT this year!   #TMXNHD19 | July 11th 2019 | 10a-7p We could not be more excited to be hosting this amazing, Company-wide hiring day with BIG goals and BIG results! This is a one-day event, where we come together as a Company, join forces, and host this giant hiring event. This event is held in every single one of …