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Overcoming Resistance to Change in Your Work Search

by Marty Silberstein
May 26, 2010

The thing about inner resistance is that it holds us back and impedes our ability to achieve our goals and dreams. Resistance naturally wells up when we’re trying to make a change. How does it express itself? It’s wily—sometimes we’re not really conscious of it. It shows up as

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How to Find the Right Work: Be Yourself

by Marty Silberstein
May 19, 2010

Are you active and fully invested in your effort to discover the right livelihood? Right work can mean many things—a traditional job, a new career, re-entering the workplace or working as an entrepreneur. Regardless of the direction you choose, you’ll increase your probability of success if you

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How to Avoid Crisis in Your Work Life

by Marty Silberstein
May 12, 2010

Crisis will really ruin your day—with a high cost. Managing a crisis successfully can make you stronger, wiser and more resilient, but avoiding it shows as much wisdom. Some work life troubles arrive entirely unexpected. For other potential dilemmas, having the foresight to see

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Where to Find Inspiration in Your Work Search

by Marty Silberstein
April 28, 2010

One of the most heartwarming compliments we can receive is—“Thanks! You’ve really inspired me.” Perhaps to take decisive action, to rethink work life direction or to keep moving ahead on important goals. The gift of inspiration—it energizes and motivates us. We seem to cheer up when

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Self-esteem: How to Build and Protect It

by Marty Silberstein
April 21, 2010

Managing your work search well—discovering the right work, landing a new job, making a career change or re-entering the workplace—tests your mettle. It challenges your creativity and perseverance. The path to achieving your goals is uneven at best. Its ups and downs can take a real toll on your self-confidence. How can you successfully manage through it?

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Your Work Search Companion:
A Toolkit for Finding Your Best Places to Work

Feeling stuck in your work search? Don't know where to start? This timely guide will save you valuable time and reduce stress! Discover the best work search strategies; tap new online and offline resources to help you get on your way



Finding the Work You Want:
A Practical Guide to Help You Discover Your Values, Skills and Marketability

Do you know what you want to do next? This handbook will help you learn more about yourself. Discover your top values and skills - and how to apply your new insight to find just the right work.



Re-entering the Workplace:
Seven Questions You Must First Ask and Answer

Re-enter the workplace fully prepared and confident! By answering seven core questions, you will become clearer on your motivations, preferences, fears, skills and passions - and next action steps.