Even with a 29-year Army career and a master's degree, Charlene had trouble finding employment until she learned about Goodwill's job training and placement program for veterans.
Category: The Goodwill Blog
Situational and Behavioral Interview Questions
ore and more, employers are shifting from the traditional interview to a more behavioral-based format. Today I’ll explore behavioral and situational questions. I’ll define them, let you know why they’re being asked, list several examples, and finally offer some tips for handling them effectively.
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How Decluttering Your Closet Can Help Your Confidence and Community
There’s a decluttering movement that’s sweeping across the nation. Families and individuals have started to open their eyes to the amount of clutter in their homes and as a direct result, their minds. People are starting to realize that having less means having more freedom and less to worry about.
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Valentine’s Deal Shows No Love for Federal Contractors
It’s Valentine’s Day, but we’re not feeling the love for the newly reached agreement to avoid another government shutdown. Of course no one wanted the government to close again and we’re pleased that a crisis has likely been averted, but the legislative text of the agreement could have served as a vehicle to help those who are still trying to recover from the aftermath of the longest government shutdown in history.
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DIY X and O Pillows
My favorite types of gifts to give on Valentine’s Day are items that will remind my sweeties year-round how much they are loved. Today’s project, X and O-shaped pillows, will do exactly that!
Goodwill®’s Value to Employers
Companies want to hire talented employees. What’s Goodwill’s role in that process? Let’s explore some of the ways Goodwill works to create value for employers in their local area.
DIY Galentine’s Day Tiered Chalkboard Serving Tray
It’s February, which means that I’m gearing up for one of my favorite holidays—no, not Valentine’s Day; Galentine’s Day! If this magnificent festivity is new to you, allow me to explain: Galentine’s Day is a celebration of the amazing women in your life be they your best buds, sisters, mom, work wife, etc.
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Goodwill® Date Night Scavenger Hunt
A few years ago, my other-half and I celebrated Valentine’s Day with a #GoodwillDateNight! It was so fun for us to pick outfits for one another and find inexpensive, surprising activities for us to do after we shopped. This year, we thought we’d try another Goodwill date, but shake it up by adding a scavenger hunt!
State of the Union Recap
After being initially postponed due to the federal government shutdown, President Trump delivered his official State of the Union address on February 5th. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Justina Pettway, who works as a custodian in the Russell Senate Office Building through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program.
My Story: Helen Lopez
Helen Lopez has always had a passion for helping others and it has shown in everything she does over the past 27 years. Helen began her career with Goodwill Fort Worth in 1990 as a contracted Janitor at the Federal Center. During her time at the Federal Center, Helen was promoted to supervisor and finally
Indianapolis Goodwill Helps Team Member Excel
Jasmine Bible was 17 years old when she got her first job as a cashier at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana (Indianapolis, IN). She struggled to find reliable transportation, stable housing and dependable child care for her son with special needs. Eager to advance her career, Bible took advantage of every opportunity available to her through Goodwill®.
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Goodwill®’s Value to Job Seekers
When it comes to all that Goodwill provides both job seekers and the business community, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “I had no idea!”
