Perhaps Congress is feeling the holiday spirit, or lawmakers recognize that we’re heading into an election year, or our collective advocacy efforts have paid off – whatever the motivation, Congress (the House and Senate) and the Administration have reached a deal on federal funding and a year-end tax bill, thus averting a government shutdown.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Goodwill Industries of Houston Teams Up with Edge4Vets to Help Veterans Go to Work
Individuals who have served our country deserve more than just our thanks for their service — they need support to successfully return to civilian life. While veterans face many challenges, such as emotional stress, family obligations, and physical and emotional disabilities, they also must learn to navigate the workforce and find a job.
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Three Tips to Become a Better Listener
Ever sit through an interview or work conversation and not remember what was said? Effective listening takes effort. Let’s explore three tips to becoming a better listener.
Denim Dreaming
The perfect pair of jeans is an elusive beast. They’re the real-life woman equivalent of Cinderella’s glass slipper, but much more durable and definitely more practical.
Celebrate the First Step Act
This month marks the first anniversary of the signing of the First Step Act of 2018, a landmark criminal justice reform bill.
My Story: Victoria Kaufman
Victoria is a freshman engineering major with a bright future ahead of her. She’s the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the U.S. as refugees from Russia. Last summer, Victoria enrolled in Goodwill’s Summer Bridge program (Goodwill Industries of Denver), designed to support low income and first-generation college students.
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region Partners with NORPAC to Welcome Next Generation of Workers
The gap between eager, young workers and their access to living-wage jobs is one that is felt by many youths in rural Southwest Washington – especially those struggling to rise out of poverty.
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
You just clicked the button to submit your online job application to the employer’s applicant tracking system (ATS). Let’s explore what these systems are and why companies use them.
Three Outfit Ideas For Your Office Holiday Party
Office holiday parties are tricky to dress for - so below, I’m sharing a range of outfit inspiration that can work for any type of holiday party or event.
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Champions for Charitable Giving
This past Tuesday, December 3 marked Giving Tuesday, a day when American generosity is on full display. Early reports indicate that nonprofits raised nearly $2 billion.
San Francisco Goodwill Featured as the #2 Seller on the eBay for Charity Platform in Milestone Announcement and Video Celebrating $1 Billion Raised Globally
eBay for Charity—one of the world’s largest and most active fundraising platforms where a hundred percent of the portion of funds raised goes directly back to the intended charities.
Tips for Dealing with Office Politics
While good work experience and skills are important to earning a job, you also need to be aware of how you are coming across in the hiring process.
