Constant worry takes a real toll. Anxiety is a part of the job search, career change and re-entering the workplace. But if allowed to flourish, worry will rob you of the energy, focus and resolve you need to achieve your goals. It simply will not serve you. While fully overcoming anxiety is unlikely, you can

Finding the right work takes great courage and perseverance. If you’re currently in the job market or thinking about a new career, you know how much inner strength and outer resources you must gather. Are your beliefs about your work search helping or hindering your success? Look at the

What is the most important thing you can do for yourself now? It’s this: stay in the conversation. Like water, information and ideas flow constantly in extraordinary, complex streams. Don’t isolate yourself. Stay in the communication flow as you job search, think about a new career, re-enter the workplace or market your own products and services. Don’t get left out

Why should you have an action plan? Because you can achieve your goals through sound planning and consistent implementation. What are your goals? You may be seeking a full-time job, contract work or temporary work. You may want to explore a new career or win new clients. An action plan gives you

The secret to accomplishing your goals is purposeful action—consistently applied. As you target your goals, do you have a sound work search strategy? Your success at finding the right new job, changing your career direction or returning to the workplace after an absence depends on it. Are you working a step-by-step action plan each day? If not,