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How to Sail Through the Work Search Doldrums

by Marty Silberstein
July 13, 2010

Does it seem like nothing is happening in the work search? Despite your best intentions to find a new job, change careers or pursue an entrepreneurial path, do things seem to have stalled out? Take heart. Throughout your work search campaign, you can expect exciting times when you see progress and periods of real disappointment. It’s the dynamic nature of the process. The secret is

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Declare Your Independence to Make a Fresh Start

by Marty Silberstein
June 30, 2010

What remarkable courage and strength Thomas Jefferson and the other Founding Fathers displayed when they declared the 13 American colonies free of the British Empire! Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is America’s cornerstone. Just as this extraordinary announcement gave birth to the United States, you also can

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How to Manage Fear in Your Work Search

by Marty Silberstein
June 16, 2010

Fear is a powerful emotion. Healthy fear keeps you safe. But unhealthy fear can be so debilitating that it paralyzes. Fears naturally arise when you take risks—as you seek a new job, make a career change or venture out on an entrepreneurial project. Fear is never completely overcome. The key to success is

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Promises to Keep: the Power of Your Word

by Marty Silberstein
June 09, 2010

What is the most important thing you can do to earn trust, establish a solid reputation and build excellent relationships in your work life? Above all - it is to keep your word. The power of your word is the foundation of your personal brand, how you’re known. Promises set expectations. Unmet expectations disappoint. How well you

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Why Create and Celebrate Milestones in Your Work Life

by Marty Silberstein
June 03, 2010

Do you celebrate the milestones you’ve worked so hard to reach? Milestones mark the most important events that must occur along the path to achieving your goals. Are you seeking a new job, making a career change or starting an entrepreneurial venture? Milestones do three critical things for you -

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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.