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Get an Interview Advantage by Conducting Online Research

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Building on our past articles on interview preparedness, you can turn information into a powerful tool is by using online research to get a leg up on your competition and show the interviewer your intelligence, preparedness and commitment.

My Story: Alan Gottschalk

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My story is similar to many Americans today who consider themselves long-term unemployed. I remember watching television and the news anchor spoke about the high employment rates and those who were considered long-term unemployed. They described how hard it was to re-enter employment after experiencing a layoff or a permanent shutdown. I felt like the news anchor was talking about me, which added to my anxiety and depression.

Thrifting for Men

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I started thrifting alone as a way to pass time while I waited for my husband to finish up a class he was taking. Soon I found that thrift trips are even more fun with a friend along for the ride. But I didn’t ask my husband to come Goodwill hunting with me for a […]

Why and on What Does Goodwill Advocate?

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I had to fly recently. In the process of making polite pre-flight conversation with my neighbor, she asked me the question, “What do you do?” When I informed her that I’m Goodwill’s senior director for government affairs and public policy, she looked quizzically at me and then asked, “What does Goodwill need lobbyists for?” It’s a fair and frequently-asked question. So why does Goodwill engage in advocacy and what do we advocate for?

Five Tips for Getting Positive Job References

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What would former and current bosses say about you if you gave their names as a reference? A good reference is important, after all, to getting the job you want and building a great career. Here are five tips you should keep in mind.

Satisfy your Musical Interests at Goodwill

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Music holds an important place in most peoples’ lives. No matter what your taste is there are surely songs, music styles, or particular instruments that just speak to you. You may not have thought of it before, but Goodwill is a great place to satisfy your musical interests whether you love to play music, dance to it, or just plain listen.

Urge “Yes” Vote When the Senate Considers the Older Americans Act

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The Senate will soon bring up S. 192, the Older Americans Act (OAA), for a vote. If you have already contacted your senators we thank you. You’ve helped to move this key legislation for America’s lowest income seniors. If not, Goodwill supports this bipartisan legislation and we urge you to take just a couple of minutes to ask your senators to support S. 192.

Grow and Advance in These Five Retail Careers

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Retail is a fast-growing career field that represents a huge part of the U.S. economy. A number of retail jobs are growing quickly, and you may find a good career fit for you in retail. Here are five popular jobs and credentials for them in this diverse field.

My Story: Racheal Acklin

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My name is Racheal Acklin. I have a reading learning disorder, and I suffer from depression. My life has been met with many challenges.

Simplify with Winter Whites

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Henry David Thoreau said “Simplify, simplify, simplify.” While most of us will find it difficult to reduce our lives to a level that the famous writer would approve of, there are many lessons we can – and should – take from his perspective. No, you don’t have to move to the woods and build a cabin. Let’s start with something easier: when in doubt, pick white! Painting a wall? Choosing a sweater? Going bold is fun, but if you find yourself hemming and hawing over a color decision, keep it simple by choosing white.

President Releases FY 2016 Budget, Battles with Congress Loom

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When the president announced his next to last budget on Monday he laid down a blueprint designed to draw sharp distinctions from the new GOP controlled Congress, but also looks for common ground on some policies. For example, the budget calls for tax increases on the wealthiest Americans while seeking to boost defense spending. The budget proposes ending the sequester, something the bipartisan Murray-Ryan budget deal accomplished for two years, but it also called for increases in non-defense domestic spending increases.

Networking Skills and Strategies You Need to Know

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There’s some truth to the old saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” However, if you use some of these networking strategies, you can ensure that you will know all the right people to take your career to the next level.