Most job hunters face challenges, particularly when looking to change industries or job functions. Even though the unemployment rate for veterans is below that of the general population, veterans may face different challenges; let’s explore three and some tips for dealing with them.
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Feeling a bit of spring break travel FOMO? Or perhaps dreaming of a vacation that may not be in the cards on this year’s budget? I know I am. Just a few minutes on social media lately has me seriously jealous of the warmer climes. Never fear. As usual, Goodwill® has us covered. Just one trip can have you looking and feeling like an international jetsetter.
Get ready, Goodwill advocates! Virtual Advocacy Day is in one week. Next Thursday, April 11, Goodwill leaders, employees, board members and program participants throughout the country will congregate in Washington, DC to press lawmakers to support issues that matter most to local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve. Help us amplify this effort by participating in Goodwill’s Virtual Advocacy Day.
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It was a full day of activities in Goodwill Industries of Tulsa’s Transition Work Adjustment Training classroom. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder from surrounding public high schools go for half of their school day to prepare for entering the workforce upon graduation.
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Moonlighting has given way to a new term – side hustle. Throw in gig economy, and it’s a new world out there. But does your boss need to know what you do in your spare time to earn extra income?
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On Thursday April 11, Goodwill leaders, employees, board members and program participants from across the United States will travel to Capitol Hill to advocate for the issues that matter most to local Goodwill organizations and the people they serve. For those who are unable to travel to D.C., Goodwill Industries International (GII) will be hosting a Virtual Advocacy Day.
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According to recent study at Cornell University, nearly 150,000 people living in Arkansas are deaf or have a hearing-related disability. According to the National Deaf Center, 60 percent of individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind are unemployed, in comparison to the 4 percent national average. Goodwill Industries of Arkansas (Little Rock) has launched a program to combat this disparity.
Your boss calls you into their office. “Are you looking for another job?” Gulp! Now, what?
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March has certainly come in like a lion - snowstorms are hitting the Northeast left and right and people are wondering the same thing - didn’t the groundhog call for an early spring? Weather like this makes it hard not to scroll wistfully through social media feeds sighing at pictures of beautiful beach sunsets and tropical places. I guess patience is a virtue and while we’re waiting for spring to come, we may as well start prepping our wardrobes in anticipation.
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Every March, I put my hopes and dreams in the hands of college basketball players. My bracket is complete and I'm excited to see which teams make it to the final four (shout out to Rutgers' women for making it to the dance!). It's not just March Madness in the sports world, but it's also March Madness on Capitol Hill.
Among the toughest interview questions is why you are no longer employed. Let’s dive into ways of addressing that question.
Most people are in debt from things like credit cards, medical bills, car payments, and mortgages. Although debt is an expected part of our everyday lives, too much debt can create problems for people seeking jobs. Let’s take a look at how having a lot of debt can impact your job search.
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