For many people, finding and keeping a job is a challenge¿one fraught with numerous obstacles, both material and mental. A lack of transportation, a lack of career guidance, a disorganized resume, a prior conviction, family responsibilities, low self-esteem, a drug addiction¿the list of potential barriers is long, and many job seekers face more than one. Overcoming Barriers to Employment Success can help people move beyond their barriers to find¿and keep¿a good job. Those barriers include:¿Personal barriers, such as a lack of food, housing, or childcare¿Financial barriers, such as the need for immediate income or the need for a budget¿Emotional barriers, such as low self-esteem or anger management issues¿Physical barriers, such as disabilities that might hinder a job search¿Career decision-making and planning barriers, such as a lack of a career information or the need to make a career plan.¿Job-search knowledge barriers, such as the need for a better resume or more effective interviewing strategies.¿Training and education barriers, such as a lack of understanding about the value of education or a lack of resources needed to pursue one.

Each year millions of individuals face numerous barriers to employment. This book catalogs over 100 employability barriers that prevent many people from finding a good job and advancing their career.

What do successful job seekers do that separates them from their less successful counterparts? Here's the book that provides 127 answers to that question. In fact, millions of job seekers face employment barriers. While some barriers may be caused by other people (discrimination) or circumstances beyond one's control (chronic health issues or natural disasters), most barriers represent self-inflected red flags created by poor choices, questionable skills, sketchy experience, and difficult personalities. Few job seekers are victims of a lousy job market, bad employers, or dumb luck. It's a candidate's own cumulative red flags or potholes in life - job hopping, incarceration, termination, time gaps, negative attitudes, and limited education, skills, and experience - that make employers suspicious, hesitant, reluctant, and then resistant to interview and hire such risky people. Similar to addictions, old habits are difficult to break, and denial prevents many people from changing their red flag behaviors. But few employment barriers are ever insurmountable. Most self-inflicted barriers pose challenges that require changes in attitudes and mindsets - renewed understanding, purpose, determination, and the drive to succeed. This user-friendly guide, overlaid with a strong cognitive therapy theme, initially profiles each barrier as a series of introspective questions and then provides descriptions and analyses followed by sound advice on how to best overcome the particular barrier. Organized by different types of barriers and related red flags, the book includes: - 12 barriers related to skills and work history - 27 barriers associated with attitudes and behaviors - 8 barriers focused to health, wellness, and disabilities - 80 barriers centered on job search knowledge and skills How do successful job seekers approach their job search, communicate with potential employers, complete applications, market resumes and letters, and get job interviews and offers? How do they handle rejections and bounce back? The 127 barriers outlined in this book go a long way to answering these important questions. . Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Cultivate the Mindset to Overcome Anything A software engineer sees her tech skills slipping even as she rises to manage her own team. A marketing director is squeezed between a demanding, artistic boss and her staff. A tech-savvy manager of operations wants to modernize his warehouse but is surprised when he is stymied. Everyone has experienced a situation at work where challenges pile so high that the only solution seems to be to cut and run. But what if we faced our problems head on instead of quitting? Each fictionalized case study in Work the Problem is coupled with in-depth analysis and commentary by two learning and development experts who offer fresh ways of looking at seemingly insurmountable difficulties. The result is an engrossing collection of unique yet familiar stories that build on one another, creating a conversation about universal workplace problems and how we can think about solving them for ourselves. Work the Problem is about more than the specific demands of any one workplace—it’s about cultivating the mindset and skills to take on the inevitable challenges that will arise in any career. Whether you’re thinking of quitting your job, you feel stalled out at your workplace, or you’re advising someone who has hit a wall, Work the Problem is the book to reach for.

Are you at a crossroads in your career, feeling stuck at a job that doesn't fulfill you, or grappling with the fear that your skills are becoming outdated? "Embracing Change: Overcoming Obstacles of Career Transitions"; is designed to guide, educate, and empower anyone eager to make a change but is held back by uncertainty. This book addresses the core anxieties, such as fear of failure, loss of identity, and financial worries that often prevent individuals from pursuing a career change. It provides an extensive toolkit that blends actionable strategies with deep psychological insights, and clear steps to help you move from your current job to a role that better suits your career goals. Why You Should Read This Book "Embracing Change" serves as your personal mentor, transforming your apprehension into a proactive plan for change. Within these pages, you will find the resources to: Evaluate your current career position and identify new opportunities Define clear and attainable career goals Develop a strong personal brand Revitalize your resume and strengthen your networking skills Tackle challenges and embrace a mindset geared toward continuous improvement What You Will Gain "Embracing Change: Overcoming Obstacles of Career Transitions" offers more than career advice-it provides a transformational blueprint for your professional journey. By the conclusion, you'll be equipped and empowered to tackle your career change with confidence and clarity. Whether you're looking to pivot within your field, jump into a new industry, or start your own business, this book equips you to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Ready to transform your career and your life? Let "Embracing Change" be your guide to turning aspirations into achievements.