Three Easy Tips for Improving Your Interview Skills

You've got the cover letter, résumé and application done, and you got the interview and you're nervous about how you'll perform. Here are three easy tips to assist you with improving your interview skills.

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Using Twitter as a Job Search Tool

Job seekers used to pull out the employment section of a newspaper and circle job postings that interested them. Today, social media broadens the avenues at your disposable when seeking a job or career advice. Here's how to use Twitter in your job search.

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Managing Emotions in the Workplace

Expressing emotion is a big part of what makes us human, so it’s natural that emotions (both positive and negative) are present in the workplace. Learn more about emotional intelligence and five ways to improve it at work.

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Considerations for Switching Jobs in the Same Company

If an internal promotion or move to a different team at work is an option as part of your career development, here are four things to think about.

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Six Steps to a Great LinkedIn Profile

To further your career, you’ll need to create a LinkedIn profile as a tool for networking and job searching. But how do you make sure to use LinkedIn effectively? Here are six tips.​

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How to Write about Soft Skills on Your Résumé

When most people think of their résumé, they think of things like work history and education and workplace skills. But many people leave off soft skills that most employers say are just as important as the day-to-day tasks. Here's how to include them.

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Volunteering at Goodwill®: Ways to Get Involved

While Goodwill can help you connect to volunteer opportunities at a variety of organizations in your area, you may also choose to volunteer directly at one of our career centers, retail stores or other locations. Read more to learn how and where you can help out and gain valuable job experience.

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How to Be Your Own Best Advocate

While specific job skills and talent play a huge role in workplace success, a less talked about skill – self-advocacy – can lead to greater job satisfaction and higher compensation. Here's how to advocate for your own success.

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How to Learn One New Thing Every Day

Learning doesn’t have to end just because you aren’t engaged in a formal training or education program. Committing to learning one new thing in your field each day can not only help keep your brain sharp, but also improve your awareness of the latest industry trends.

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Where to Find Financial Aid for School

So you’ve decided to apply to a degree or training program—congratulations on making the commitment to improving your long-term career and financial stability! One of the next steps to take after applying for the program is to seek out financial aid opportunities.

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Techniques to Grow on the Job

When starting a new job, most people expect that they’ll have a bit of a learning curve before getting comfortable and eventually excelling. But the learning doesn’t end there. Growing on the job is part of having a job—the trick is to grow quickly, developing to fit the position and performing its duties as accurately and thoroughly as possible.

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Five Questions About Health Care Benefits Answered

If you haven’t selected an insurance plan before, you may be confused about where to start. Listed below are the answers to five common questions about choosing a health care plan.

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