Dave Watts

Live in Stratford-Upon-Avon, in the 3rd age of my career, podcaster, travel often.

[Dave Watts @davidnwatts]

@1anadams Have a look at my LinkedIn post as someone has made pretty much that point as well. And I’ve replied.

[Dave Watts @davidnwatts]

If you've been asked these sort of questions during an interview then you've been in a behavioural or competency based one. Learn how to succeed in my latest podcast; https://t.co/cJeMS4P1bw

#Interviews #olderworkers #redundancy #layoff #interviewpreparation

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@1anadams In a particularly boring month at work in 2012 I wrote a business related poem daily including the following one. Vogon poetry (10 points for being old enough to understand the reference) is described as 'the third worst poetry in the Universe.' I think I run a pretty close 4th.

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It's never too late. You're 66. Time to retire, right? That's the stereotype for people of that age. Not for Paul Tasner (Ted Talk, 2017, 'How I became a senior entrepreneur'). He talks to me about the passion, the challenge and the rewards.
https://t.co/e4Uji4nLC7

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After a lay off or redundancy many struggle to find new jobs in a Covid world. Older workers are likely to find it harder. Ian Adams talks candidly about his current experience job hunting during the pandemic and the actions he's taken to find work.
https://t.co/0p2x9wm8V6

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In a Covid world many will struggle to find new employment but older workers are likely to find it much harder. In this podcast Ian Adams joins me again to talk candidly about his current experience job hunting during the pandemic.
https://t.co/0p2x9wm8V6

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There are 4 basic types of CV/resume.
How do you identify which one to use when applying for a job?
What are their characteristics?
As an older worker how do you manage your age, experience and qualifications if you are overqualified for a role?
https://t.co/gCI8i3Azr1

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And this time I’m the guest on Bhairav Patel’s podcast from Atom Ventures (https://t.co/t1SUJlAROC) ‘Redundancy is something I hope you don't have to face...how do you cope with it? If you're an older worker, how easy is it to find another job?’
https://t.co/5hkjgn6XWi

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Thinking of starting your own business? Finding and retaining customers is fundamental to your success and digital marketing is at the core of how you brand yourself and sell your product or service profitably.
https://t.co/V64Dk4o6Co
#olderworker #DigitalMarketing #redundancy

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Now this is funny. And real.

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There's no short cut to amassing knowledge, skills and experience, only time served. Older workers can bring huge benefits to organisations, through age diversity, to those who need them. But how to connect to each other? This start up may have the answer. https://t.co/i4dcJKzjIs

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Well this sums up this week really.

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@1anadams ‘Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the the universe.’ Albert Einstein.

[Dave Watts @davidnwatts]

It is a sign of the weakening of lockdown as we get our first flyer in the postbox this morning after 7 weeks.

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Finding a new job as an older worker is hard at the best of times. The 50:50 project sets out to talk to 50 inspiring people who have found a job, retrained &/or started a new career. Find out what worked & what the pitfalls were. And drink coffee https://t.co/OHX12GPRqT

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My virtual African safari organised by @GaneandMarshall is going very well though I don’t understand why my fellow travellers are shouting‘it’s behind you’?

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@stwater Hi. Suspected leak on the Stratford-Upon-Avon tramway at location (What three words) https://t.co/OwbTampcPD. Under the bridge over the pathway.

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@1anadams I have created a virtual visit for you to San Francisco and Yosemite to make up for not going to California.

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Sadly unable to go on my planned safari organised by @GaneandMarshall so I’ve created my own virtual trip. I’ll be booking with then next year.

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Sorry you can’t make California just yet. Here’s a virtual picture of you and Heather in Yosemite near the Horsetail waterfall.

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@1anadams @GaneandMarshall Sad possibly, but old? I wish to be thought of as always creative in the face of adversity. I’ll be getting the Lego out tomorrow and recreating the Inca trail hike from last year. But I have asked for a wine delivery later this week taking your joint & sensible advice.