Five Ways to Prepare for Your Annual Job Performance Review

At many companies, employees are expected to participate in performance review at the end of every year. While you may be tempted to try and get through the process as quickly as possible, know that the process of reviewing your accomplishments and outlining goals for next year with your supervisor is extremely important if you’re looking to advance your career within the company. Although all employers will have their unique processes and forms for conducting annual reviews, the following five tips will help you enter the review period with confidence.

My Story: Samuel Morales

After successfully serving in the U.S. Army for 21 years, I retired and was ready for a second career. I had experience in Medical Supply Logistics; however, I found myself leaving the military without a degree or certification, and wondering if I would be able to find a job. My military experience unfortunately did not […]

What’s Your All-Time Favorite Find?

You’ve spotted it across the store – your dream find. There it is, on the shelf, partially obscured by a glass figurine, but you’re sure that’s it; you’d know that pattern anywhere. Your blood flow increases, your breathing becomes shallow. You’ve been searching for years and now it’s there in front of you. You make […]

Amid Politics as Usual, Every Vote Still Matters

“All politics is local” is a common phrase associated with former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, and it couldn’t have been truer in my hometown.  My parents were very politically active and I remember spending many election days in the firehouse-turned-polling-station checking off names of people who would come in and vote.  Those lists […]

My Story: Seth Greenwood

For the first 20 years of my life, I made a series of bad choices. I was a father at the age of 14 years old. I was incarcerated several times. It was a continuous cycle until the age of 20. At that point I was incarcerated for six years (until June 2010). During my […]

Seeking Simple Comforts

What do you seek when you’re in the need for a little relief? Do you climb into your favorite pair of jeans like me or head out for a bit of retail therapy at your local Goodwill retail store?

Nonprofits Are Creating Jobs Even in Tough Times

Much has been written about the Great Recession and the impact it continues to have on our economy. It’s been seven years since the housing bubble began to collapse, triggering the worst stock market collapse since the Great Depression and a loss of an estimated $10 to $12 trillion in wealth in both the housing […]

How Free Education Tools Can Propel Your Career

If you’re looking to switch careers, get a promotion or learn a new skill, consider furthering your education with free online tools and resources. Here are five free ways to help you achieve your career goals.

My Story: Christcell Grant

Coming into Goodwill, my life was kind of miserable. I was overcoming a lot of distractions as far as getting to work and staying on the job. I needed a whole lot of things done with my health. Those were the challenges I faced, a lot of addiction with alcohol and drugs. I was getting a […]

Plaid, A Hot Fall Design Trend

What says “autumn” more than pumpkin spice and foliage? Plaid. Even just looking at plaid makes me feel comfy cozy.

Missing in Action – The Long-Term Unemployed

Recent economic news has been brighter as of late with consumer confidence starting to move upward, and monthly unemployment rates and jobless claims declining. But every silver lining has a cloud, and that cloud are people who have been out of work for a long time.

Nearly a third of Americans who were unemployed last month have been without a job for 26 or more weeks, double the rate recorded before the recession began late in 2007. Those out of work for extended periods of time are often less likely to be hired than those unemployed for shorter stretches. The result is a more devastating impact to household savings and long-term earning potential for those job seekers.

One Indispensable Career Advice Tool

When you’re looking for a job, trying to enhance your career or even thinking about switching fields, you might find that the journey is full of false starts and complications that you didn’t anticipate. It can be a frustrating experience, but the trick is getting real advice that you can help you get ahead.