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Category: The Goodwill Blog
Five Tips for a Friendlier Workplace
Everyone has felt out of place at their job at some point. While you don’t have to become best friends with everyone in the company, a pleasant work environment can make your job go much more smoothly. These five tips can help you get there.
Three Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas Perfect for Anyone (Even Yourself)
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples anymore! Of course, if you’re a fella looking for the perfect gift to give, we’ve got you covered, but these ideas are also great for galentines or if you’re practicing the very important art of self-love. No matter who you are or who you’re treating this February 14, we’ve got some easy DIY gift ideas for you!
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True Life: Inside a Goodwill® Date
My husband, Ryan, and I have been together for almost ten years now which means that we’ve moved past the stereotypical flowers and chocolate phase. Both are obviously very sweet presents, it’s just that at a certain point they start to feel a little uninspired. We also believe that great gifts shouldn’t feel stressful for the giver, so where does that leave us? With interesting activity-based present ideas! This year for Valentine’s Day, we’re trying out a Goodwill date. Oh, you’re invited, too! Come along with us for a day of thrifting outfits and amusements…
Disruption Comes to Washington
Disruption as a concept in the corporate realm and other circles has been around for quite a while. It’s meant as a process to spur innovation and creative thinking and approaches to challenges new and old. Now, disruption has come to Washington—big time!
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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My Story: Alain Carrera
Before Alain Carrera received job training from Goodwill, he was supporting his wife and three children by working in a warehouse where he earned a nominal hourly wage. The wages barely covered the family's modest expenses. Eventually, he and his wife decided that it was time to make a change.
Strike Copper, Brass, and Gold at Goodwill®
What’s a surefire way to visually warm up a forgotten corner of your home, brighten your kitchen storage, or make your favorite outfit shine? Why not add the glowing patina of brass, copper, or gold? These often-expensive metals don’t have to break your bank when you shop for them secondhand so read on for some tips and pictures of these favorite thrift haul finds.
Connecting State Leaders with Goodwill®
As the Donald Trump presidency begins and his administration takes shape, there will naturally be a large focus on the federal government and the work of the executive and legislative branches. State and local governments are hard at work as well, and while issues are being debated in Congress over a long period of time, we should find more opportunities to engage at the state level.
What’s Working in Top Fortune Companies (and Nonprofits Too!)
As the economy improves, the battle for talent continues to heat up. With new job opportunities opening up and more forecast on the horizon, organizations must respond by executing better strategies for recruiting and retaining talent. What are some of the proven best practices that you can replicate in your organization? Here’s what is trending on the talent management “front lines.”
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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.
Turn Up the Texture
If there’s one shopping tip that will successfully lead you to exciting purchases no matter what you seek, it’s this: try new textures! This goes for fashion, home decor, and—hey, even grocery shopping! As shoppers, we tend to play it safe by sticking with the things that are comfortable for us. But life is about taking chances and adding some new fabrics and feelings to your home and closet is a safe way to try new things.
