Patrice Payne - January 20, 2012
You all remember my good friend, Jan. Unemployed for a period of time lasting much longer than she ever wanted, she hung in there; got a job, lost a job and finally landed the job she really wanted. I think of Jan’s tenacity often and because we’re friends, I chat with her occasionally about my frustrations with unemployment.
Gene Nokes - January 2, 2012
I recently had the pleasure of attending a job search lecture from Dick Bolles, the author of “What Color is Your Parachute – 2011” at a local Northern California Church. Many people that have had to look for a job over the past 30+ years remember “What Color is Your Parachute” as a very significant book that basically taught us all about job searches. What most people don’t know is that Dick updates his book every year to keep it current with the times. And believe me, he keeps up with the times far better than most of us. Dick Bolles’ top three tips for job seekers over 50 are:
Patrice Payne - December 5, 2011
It’s 4pm, the tea is brewed, the snack is plated, and I’m ready to watch one of America’s top rated daytime TV talk shows. Today’s topic is: “Actors take on their dream jobs…” Actors? Dream Jobs? Gee, for me, being employed as an actor would be a dream job and I certainly wouldn’t dream of working at a real job! But, is the thought of being a Hollywood superstar merely a dream for the unemployed? Statistically speaking, the fastest growing
Camille Grabowski - October 31, 2011
A portfolio career consists of one or more part-time jobs you really enjoy, maybe even with benefits. It’s a career plan whose time has come for many people, including older workers. Essentially, you design a career
Patrice Payne - June 15, 2011
Last time I wrote about my good friend, Jan, and how she won a job by breaking her own rules and with relentless tenacity she finally heard the long awaited phrase, “Yes, you’ve got the job!” Unfortunately, her personal experience has mirrored the same unemployment statistics of late. One day, you hear of optimistic figures that show a decline in the newly unemployed and the next day you hear that the increase is due in part to
Patrice Payne - February 4, 2011
A black tie affair. Two thousand dollars a plate. A prominent physician and a notable figure in the world of sports were hosting a private gala to be held at an upscale, chic restaurant. They wanted the occasion to have that ´special touch´, so they requested to have the invitations handwritten. But, where would the event planner find such a person?
Patrice Payne - January 3, 2011
I hereby declare the mature worker´s Will of Rights: I will have the right to be happy even if I still have to work for a living.
Patrice Payne - December 14, 2010
You all remember my good friend, Jan. Unemployed for a period of time lasting much longer than she ever wanted, she hung in there; got a job, lost a job and finally landed the job she really wanted. I think of Jan’s tenacity often and because we’re friends, I chat with her occasionally about my frustrations with unemployment.
Patrice Payne - October 23, 2010
It’s 4pm, the tea is brewed, the snack is plated, and I’m ready to watch one of America’s top rated daytime TV talk shows. Today’s topic is: “Actors take on their dream jobs…” Actors? Dream Jobs? Gee, for me, being employed as an actor would be a dream job and I certainly wouldn’t dream of working at a real job! But, is the thought of being a Hollywood superstar merely a dream for the unemployed? Statistically speaking, the fastest growing
Patrice Payne - September 3, 2010
Last time I wrote about my good friend, Jan, and how she won a job by breaking her own rules and with relentless tenacity she finally heard the long awaited phrase, “Yes, you’ve got the job!” Unfortunately, her personal experience has mirrored the same unemployment statistics of late. One day, you hear of optimistic figures that show a decline in the newly unemployed and the next day you hear that the increase is due in part to
Patrice Payne - July 11, 2010
A funny thing happened on the way to my career transition: I was forced to look for a job. Yeah, I know, you need a job in order to make the rest of life work, that is, if you need to work to sustain life...that´s what I´ve got to do, get a job...NOW! The thought occurred to me [...]
Patrice Payne - June 22, 2010
Did you ever look for a job while you were at work? [...] But first, before I could become a permanent hire and leave my job, there would be a test. I was asked to conduct a telephone interview with a very public, high profile individual. It was very likely that I wouldn´t actually speak to this person, but the question was: Could I wind my way through the many levels of security and get an interview? My lunch time plan included a telephone booth (like the red ones you see in London), a fine point pen, a legal pad, a trench coat and a fedora. [...]
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