PUT YOUR SPIRIT TO WORK: Making a Living Being Yourself can help you if you are •overwhelmed by choices and options;•lack confidence in your abilities and strengths, or•are just plain confused about how to earn a living or create a second career. The tools and resources included in this book will help you discover your internal motivation and life work direction. It also provides information on how to find meaningful work and thrive in the new world of work.For individuals who are currently working but dissatisfied; or individuals who are in transition and looking for ways to increase their satisfaction through work, and finally individuals who have been out of work for too long, it’s never too late to discover and create work that has meaning and purpose. Part One: Putting Your Spirit to Work in the 21st Century provides a host of models and tools for people seeking to earn a living in the new world of work. The models include:•Stages of Transitions•Achieving Self Actualization in the Workplace•The Stages of Career Development•The New Economy, and•Career Management & Self Employment SkillsWith an increased understanding of the new economy. plus personal awareness of goals and strengths, individuals will successfully learn to navigate the new world of work. Part Two: Finding your True NorthThere are over 25 self assessment exercises, which when completed, provide answers to the following key questions: What do I want to do? Where do I want to do it? Who do I want to do it with and for? And why do I do it? This section is at the heart of helping people create a Life Work Objective that captures key criteria describing the kind of work desired, the working conditions and the rewards. It provides the foundation for conducting career and industry related informationPart Three: Putting Your Spirit to Work in the MarketplaceAnd finally, the reader will acquire the necessary information to successfully create a personal brand for the purposes of resume writing, networking, informational interviewing and conducting research. The information in the book makes it easier for people to connect online and in person because of the specific steps outlined for conducting research online. There are also key questions to ask to gather significant information in an informational interview to know what to do next. * Researching Career Options Using the InternetWhat are the industries that might be interested in my experience & interests?What information about interests did you glean from the on-line assessments?What are the actual descriptions of career fields that capture my interestsWhat are specific job titles that match my interests and level of skill?What are the professional associations that reflect my interests and skills?What are the professional journals? What are the educational requirements?What are the specific companies and organizations that interest you?