When I was young, my parents were plagued by addiction and I had to live with my grandparents. I was 17 years old and was working for my grandfather’s landscaping company until I became a father. Unfortunately, I acted immaturely and decided to supplement my income with drug dealing. From 1999 to 2008, I was
Fun in the Sun: 3 DIY Projects to Kick Off Your Summer!
Now that summer is officially here, it’s the perfect time to get out, enjoy the weather and let your creativity sizzle in the sunshine! To help you get started, here is a list of summery ideas that are sure to inspire you. DIY Bee & Butterfly Bath Craft a sipping station for your flying neighborhood pollinators with a
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Should I Take a Job Through A Staffing Agency?
My job seeking clients ask lots of questions about recruiting firms and staffing agencies. In future blogs I’ll explain some of their differences and help you try to identify firms better positioned to help you. Today I’ll cover the specific question about whether you should accept a position through an agency. I hope to provide some background so you can make a more informed decision.
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Simple Summer Top DIY
Summer is such a fun time for fashion. You can get playful with your style by including cute patterns, textures, and colors in the clothing and accessories you wear and somehow it seems really natural. I’ve been especially loving all of the bell sleeves and fun trim ideas that I’m seeing in boutique stores these days (or, let’s be honest…in online stores), but I realized that the things I love most about these pieces are the embellishments. And, thankfully, those are super easy to add to Goodwill shirts for a fraction of the price. So why not do it myself? With summer style on my mind, I quickly went out thrifting for supplies!
The Value of Advocating for our Values
When Reverend Edgar Helms founded what became Goodwill Industries® at the turn of the century, many of the families he served in south Boston were immigrants. For decades, many local Goodwill organizations have supported immigrants as they integrate into their new communities.
Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity and inclusion has become a very important topic over the years. It encompasses a variety of themes that are focused on respecting and valorizing one another regardless ethnicity, religion, race, and cultural differences. The importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace brings benefits not only for the company, but also for its employees.
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Resume Tips (Part 2 of 2)
Back again for another look at some general resume do’s and don’ts. I’m often asked – or told – “Resumes have changed so much over the years. What to I need to do the make it past the software that’ll screen me out?”
Celebrating and Working with Fathers
This Sunday children (both young and old) across the country will pause to celebrate the influence their fathers have or had in their lives. Goodwill Industries International (GII) joins with these kids across the country to recognize the important role fatherhood can have in the lives of a young child and we also recognize the work that organizations nationwide are doing to help struggling fathers gain the job skills and stability they need to support their children and families.
Father’s Day Finds That Won’t Fail
What do ties, golf clubs, and a six-pack all have in common? While they’re each nice (and surely appreciated) Father’s Day gifts, they’re also the type of present that you can really only give once. Giving the same type of gift every year will seem uninspired and won’t accurately reflect the way you feel about dear ol’ Dad. So, if you’re feeling stuck in a run-of-the-mill Father’s Day gift rut and are ready for some fresh ideas, we’ve got a whole slew of possibilities for you in this blog post—and at your closest Goodwill store!
Resume Do’s and Don’ts (Part 1 of 2)
Many books have been written about writing that “great” resume. And most books offer some valuable – and differing - ideas. Who do you believe? I’m not here to write another book, but today and in my next blog I’ll share some key points I think most resume “experts” would agree are best practices.
