New direction. (Since You Asked ...).I am a 57-year-old African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. who has been downsized from my last three positions. I had no problem finding work until I was laid off last year. To make up for the lost income I have been consulting. I have more than 25 years experience in accounting. I have a B.S., M.B.A., J.D., CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. , and am a licensed attorney. I have received several interviews but no real offers. It is very frustrating frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: and depressing to not be able to do the things you are accustomed to doing with your family. Any advice? F. Green Via the Internet The job and salary that fit your expertise are unlikely to be posted in the want ads. Top-level positions for credentialed cre·den·tial n. 1. That which entitles one to confidence, credit, or authority. 2. credentials Evidence or testimonials concerning one's right to credit, confidence, or authority: and experienced professionals are often attained through aggressive networking (see "Plan of Action," this issue) or through selection after submitting your resume to an executive search firm. Although it would be illegal for employers to voice this, another consideration may be age--many companies view new employees as longterm investments. Continue to consult and focus your search on stronger consulting opportunities and project work. That way, you can establish a relationship with the employer while building your portfolio. For such placements, check out ProSavvy (www.prosavvy.com), a Web-based professional service that connects consultants with projects and companies. During the interview process, also suggest consulting as an option to the employer. Your background gives you the leverage to structure a strong package to create your own opportunities. Mail your career development questions to: Since You Asked, SLACK 1. (operating system) slack - Internal fragmentation. Space allocated to a disk file but not actually used to store useful information. 2. (jargon) slack ENTERPRISE, 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011, or send an e-mail to alleynes@blackenterprise.com. |
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