In the United States, more than 50 million people report having a disability, and many of them go to work every day just like the rest of the population. But many others still struggle with finding the right pathway–they can get discouraged and never try finding work again. Here at Goodwill, we don’t want that for anyone!
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On the surface, job interviews seem to favor candidates who are extroverted. People who are extroverted get their energy from talking with other people, and often have an easier time answering questions on the spot. Where introverts gain their competitive advantage is in their natural tendency to prepare and reflect before entering a situation. If you’re an introvert, here’s how you can leverage your preparation abilities for interview success.
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With new styles hitting the market all the time and lovely seasonal-specific colors, it’s easy for nail polish lovers to end up with a much bigger collection than they ever intended. If that sounds like you, we’ve got some new ideas today for how you can put all of those beautiful colors to good use with some easy craft ideas. Ready?
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Heading into Halloween, there are some Congressional priorities that are picking up momentum and things are getting scary for a few programs that we care about. The government is currently funded through December 8th and Congress needs to decide how much funding to appropriate to twelve different agencies that oversee programs, including those that make up the workforce investment system, in order to avoid a government shutdown.
I don’t think that I am doing anything out of the ordinary, just taking care of my household and doing what I am supposed to be doing. I have gone through the entire process because I don’t want my son to say that his dad has a disability so he couldn’t work. I want my son to say that his dad has a disability and he still works! I am playing with the cards that I was dealt and I can’t give up!
Employing more people with disabilities increases the talent pool. It is hard to read a business publication these days without mention of “the labor shortage”. US employers are continuing to comment on how hard it is to find good talent.
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You’ve probably seen references to customizing your résumé to each job you apply for, as it’s one relatively easy way to increase your chances of standing out as a candidate. What exactly does that mean, though? Here are suggestions for four major components of most résumés.
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Celebrate Halloween and #ZombieWeek by creating a DIY ‘Zombie Cooler’. Give your thrift find a spooky upgrade in just a few steps!
Have you heard of hygge (pronounced sort of like hoo-gah)? It’s one of those words that has no true English translation. In Denmark, the word describes the distinct feeling of happiness derived from things of comfort: pillows, candles, tea, and good friends. Now, as we dwell in the midst of autumn with a long winter ahead, it feels like the perfect time to explore some items that might help you find hygge in your home.
Around this time each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month long celebration recognizes the contributions and cultures of American citizens whose ancestors immigrated from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It’s no doubt that the role that Hispanic Americans play in the American workforce is constantly growing. With the goal of developing a workforce to meet our country’s current and future needs, we should draw on the experience, history, and diversity of these Americans.
