Submitted by: Chandler Schexnayder, Sr. Manager, Systems and Analytics The Talent Team took their quarterly training event to a new level with a “virtual road trip” two weeks ago. Check out what Chandler Schexnayder, Sr. Manager of Systems and Analytics, had to say about the experience! Well, “Mom,” aka Kristina Johnson, Director of Talent Programs, had us all loaded up and ready for the road trip on Friday, September 29th. The rest of the Talent Team was so excited because now that the trip had started, we could open up our goody bags, which were filled with wonderful treats! Upon …
Recap: Speed Mentoring, Brought to You by Workforce Planning!
Submitted by: Lindsay Gray, Recruiting Area Manager The Speed Mentoring Event on Monday, September 25th was nothing short of uplifting and motivating. Our Workforce Planning Team did an outstanding job of setting up the logistics for this event so that different mentors and mentees within the program “speed mentored” one another, “speed dating” style. This event was set up in our corporate offices in both Savannah, GA and Carrollton, TX. In the first leg of the event, mentees spoke virtually via video chat with mentors in a “speed dating” type of environment. The overall goal was for the mentee to get …
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Submitted by: Abby Bruno, Recruiting Manager “Helping people is our business.” These are words we live by every single day here at TMX Finance® Family of Companies. When a large population of our customers in a market only speak Spanish, that purpose does not change. As a recruiter for the Texas market, I know first-hand that one of our priorities is making sure that our stores are ready to help ALL of our customers. We do so by finding great talent that can not only provide a top notch customer experience, but who can do so in Spanish! This diversity …
Check out this month’s TMX Ambassador…Carmelita Rodriguez!
Each month, two TMX Ambassadors are recognized for personifying all four of the Company’s values: Excellence, Integrity, Enthusiasm, and Respect. These employees display our Company values in every facet of their careers. A very special thank you to both of these TMX Ambassadors for all their hard work and dedication in making us the great company we are today! Join us in congratulating Carmelita Rodriguez on being selected as one of our September TMX Ambassadors! Carmelita is the general manager at our North Ogden, UT location. Here is what she had to say about her journey with the Company: “Being part …
Alex Rojas named September TMX Ambassador!
Each month, two TMX Ambassadors are recognized for personifying all four of the Company’s values: Excellence, Integrity, Enthusiasm, and Respect. These employees display our Company values in every facet of their careers. A very special thank you to both of these TMX Ambassadors for all their hard work and dedication in making us the great company we are today! Join us in congratulating Alex Rojas on being selected as one of our September TMX Ambassadors! Alex is the general manager at our Whittier, CA location. Here is what Alex had to say about her journey with the Company: “TitleMax has been …
Job Seeker: Breaking Down Culture Fit
Submitted by: Lindsay Gray, Area Recruiting Manager For an active job seeker, one of the most concerning elements in a job hunt is whether you will be a culture fit within an organization. Many people brush this to the side initially when other aspects of a job opportunity serve a higher level of importance at the given moment, such as compensation and benefits. While providing monetarily for yourself or your family is extremely important, in the long run it is just as important to fit in within an organization’s values, practices, and “culture.” According to TheBalance.com, “Culture Fit” is defined …
July TMX Ambassador…Kasey Fisher!
Each month, two TMX Ambassadors are recognized for personifying all four of the Company’s values: Excellence, Integrity, Enthusiasm, and Respect. These employees display our Company values in every facet of their careers. A very special thank you to both of these TMX Ambassadors for all their hard work and dedication in making us the great company we are today! Join us in congratulating Kasey Fisher on being selected as one of our July TMX Ambassadors! Kasey is the store manager at our Waco,TX location. Here is what Kasey had to say about her journey with the Company: “I started working with …
MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
Submitted by: Kristen DuBose, Director of Talent Acquisition, Operations In today’s world there are roughly 1,000 applications for every open position; so, managing your brand is a key factor in landing your dream job, now more than ever. Did you know that 33% of employers make a hiring decision within the first 90 seconds of an interview? This enhances the importance of body language, personality, executive presence, and so many other intangible qualities that are part of your personal brand. Most major organizations have a branding strategy that includes phrases, logos, and jingles. These things help define the organization, its …
Meet July TMX Ambassador, Amy Monreal!
Each month, two TMX Ambassadors are recognized for personifying all four of the Company’s values: Excellence, Integrity, Enthusiasm, and Respect. These employees display our Company values in every facet of their careers. A very special thank you to both of these TMX Ambassadors for all their hard work and dedication in making us the great company we are today! Join us in congratulating Amy Monreal on being selected as one of our July TMX Ambassadors! Amy is the general manager at our Huntsville, AL (Huntsville 4) location. Here is what Amy had to say about her journey with the Company: “Three …
The Importance of Goals & Goal-Setting
Submitted by: Amanda Barnes, Sr. Recruiting Manager We all know that change is a necessary part of life. But how do you make change happen deliberately to get somewhere specific in your life? Well, before you even come up with a plan, you first have to come up with a GOAL! WHAT IS A GOAL? Webster’s defines a “goal” as something that you are trying to DO or ACHIEVE. Goals can come in many forms: personal, career, education, health and well-being, financial, etc. For example, you can set a simple goal to clean the house, or a more complex one, like to …