With clear explanations, examples, exercises, and worksheets, this workbook can help you to: better meet your basic needs so that you can start looking for work; overcome financial barriers by learning how to manage your money; create a positive attitude and control negative emotions; understand the impact of disabilities or substance abuse problems on your employment success; analyze your job options and make a career plan that's right for you; learn and use the most effective job search methods; overcome fears you might have about finding and landing a job; plan for you future by considering your educational options and becoming a life-long learner.--Cover.