Helen from Astoria, NY, asks, “I overheard one of the women I work with complaining to another coworker that I send too many emails. I’m just trying to make sure I cover all of my bases and that my boss sees that I’m working. Tell me what you think.”
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In today's competitive job market, it is essential to have a résumé that will stand out. Your résumé is not just a list of jobs you have had. It is like a poster advertising you. It shows off your work history and skills. This blog will give you best practices on making a résumé that will get you noticed!
President Biden recently delivered his State of the Union remarks before Congress. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Ariel Clarke who works as a Senate custodian through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program. AbilityOne empowers nonprofit organizations, including many local Goodwill® organizations, to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities to deliver a range of contract business services to government agencies.
Let’s face it: job interviews can be a massive source of anxiety. I’ve experienced this first-hand and have coached many individuals in overcoming this anxiety. There is pressure to present ourselves in the best light while still remaining authentic and relaxed. Fear not! This blog post will guide you through how to transform those nerves into confidence so you can nail your next interview.
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It is a leap year which means we have an extra day on the calendar. Congress is grateful as it gives them another day to negotiate fiscal year deadlines and avoid a government shutdown.
The world of work has transformed rapidly in the last three years. The COVID-19 pandemic served as an unexpected remote work experiment worldwide. Many employers discovered that on-site presence was not always necessary for productivity.
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Are you looking to make the most of your job search on Indeed? This blog will guide you through setting up a profile, attaching a resume, finding fulfilling work opportunities and maximizing your presence on the platform.
Goodwill® is celebrating National Employ Older Workers Week – September 24 – 30, 2023 – which recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and innovative strategies to increase awareness of this community. After multiple strenuous job searches, Pamela felt further away from her dream than ever. She cared deeply about her community and always saw herself in a career where she could focus on improving the world.
In part 3 of our blog series on stackable credentials, we will delve deeper into the world of stackable credentials with an overview of Google’s Business certificate programs. Business stackable credentials have become prevalent as individuals seek to enhance their skills to enter or advance their careers in the industry. Google's five business certificate programs include: Google Project Management, Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Google Data Analytics, Google Business Intelligence, and Google Advanced Data Analytics. This blog will provide an overview of these five certificates and best practices for completion. Join us for part 3 of this 3-part blog series as we further explore the stackable credential world and see how they can be essential to new opportunities.
Terrence from Detroit, MI, asks, “I saw an ad on Yahoo! the other day for a virtual career fair. I really like some of the companies participating but have never gone to a career fair like this – is that even right? Do you 'go' to virtual career fairs? Any tips for someone who’s never attended one of these?”
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