Now Hiring: Three Industries That Have Jobs Available

If you’re looking for a new job or a change in your career path, here are some opportunities that seem to be pandemic-proof. Judging by their abilities to withstand this current economic depression, it’s likely that these positions could always be unaffected by economic trauma.

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Four Ways To Plan for a Safe and Fun Halloween

Like so many things in 2020, Halloween is going to look and feel different due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines that outline traditional trick-or-treating as a high-risk activity. For those who love the opportunity to dress up and be another person — or creature — for the night, this guidance can be upsetting. However, as we’ve adapted for the sake of our health and safety these past 7+ months, we can adapt again for Halloween, while still having a fun and enjoyable themed night. Keep reading for inspiration on how to have a safe, yet fun Halloween this year!

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Goodwill Celebrates Workers with Disabilities

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual opportunity to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educate about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. This year's theme — "Increasing Access and Opportunity" — is especially important as the nation’s economy begins to recover from a global pandemic, which caused unique challenges for people with disabilities.

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Goodwill San Antonio Seeks to Bridge Digital Divide in the Community

In recognition of National Digital Inclusion Week October 5-9, Goodwill San Antonio is asking business and community partners to donate gently used devices in support of its Technology Access Program targeting individuals and organizations who have limited access to technology. The organization is aiming to collect 1,900 laptops over the next four months.

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Tips to Improve Professionalism in a Virtual Workplace

The sudden move from an in-person workplace to a virtual one doesn’t mean professionalism fades away. What it does mean is shifting the way we approach work. You may have sweatpants on during that Zoom call with your coworkers, but it doesn’t mean you can’t — and shouldn’t — maintain professional behavior.

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Make This Halloween Boo-tiful

I’ve noticed that as I get older, the decor in my home gets a bit more boring tasteful — and Halloween is no exception. Gone are the gory Halloween displays that I helped create with my roommates in college. Enter quirky and cute Halloween decor, which can be harder to find.

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My Story: Toni Meador

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the United States early in 2020, Toni Meador found herself among the millions who were suddenly without work. Like many, a pandemic-related layoff was not the only challenge she was facing. Toni was working to recover from identity theft and leaving an abusive marriage. She did not have transportation and lacked other supports, such as housing to keep herself and her son safe.

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The 7 Most-Asked Interview Questions – Virtual Edition

Looking for a job is a stressful, laborious and emotionally draining process. Even during normal times, it is not something most people enter into joyously. But, take heart. Searching for a job can actually be liberating. It can instill in us a sense of control. And, it can open us up to new, exciting opportunities.

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Tell Congress to Act Now to Provide #Relief4Charities

Congress has a number of pressing issues before them. One issue that appears to have overwhelming agreement from both sides of the aisle and the Administration is that additional COVID-19 relief is needed. Yet, how much relief and when to provide it continue to be sticking points in negotiations  — which appear to be at a standstill. 

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Lowes + Goodwill Partnership is Helping Goodwill Clients Build Careers in Middle Tennessee

A partnership between home improvement retailer Lowe’s and Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee is equipping people more effectively with the skills needed for rewarding careers in the construction industry.

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Virtual Hiring Tour to Help 20,000 Americans Find Jobs

If you looked for a job in the last few months, you may have used multiple job listing sites to search for your next opportunity. Each online job site is different, applying takes a lot of time and energy, and it is tough when you don’t hear feedback or updates from employers. To help you find your next job, Indeed is hosting a virtual hiring tour.

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Three Spooky Ways To Get Your Home Halloween Ready

It’s never too early to start decorating for a new season — especially for one as short as spooky season! It can take some time to get your home looking like the perfect balance of scary and stylish, so it’s no surprise that, for many, decorating has already begun.

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