Goodwill Industries International (GII) and the Goodwill network have had a long history of environmental sustainability. Since its inception in 1902, GII has focused on recycling and reuse. We focus on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of people, planet and prosperity. There are a number of Goodwills across North America who have taken actions that align with the triple bottom line.
Keywords in Your Résumé Get Recruiters’ Attention
Searching for a job is hard work. There are so many people submitting résumés to online job boards. How can you possibly stand out from the crowd? It helps to know how recruiters narrow their choices. Here are some tips.
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Getting Organized: Systems Built to Last
Once you have purged your accumulation of stuff using our A-B-C-D prioritization tool, your organizing project is about creating systems that will last through the weeks and months ahead.
DIY Statement Wall for Spring, Part 2
In case you missed it, last week we built a bright and springy picture frame shelf statement wall perfect for showcasing a collection! It could work for any small objects, but today I’m sharing some tips for arranging and personalizing one of my favorite collectables: glassware.
Spring into Action and Support Goodwill’s Advocacy Efforts!
Even if you can't make it to Washington, D.C., for Goodwill's 10th annual Advocacy Day, there are other ways you can help.
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Six Charts That Illustrate the Divide Between Rural and Urban America
We’ve all heard of the great divide between life in rural and urban America. But what are the factors that contribute to these differences? [This article was originally published on The Conversation.]
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Match Your Skills to Your Ideal Workplace
Being able to do your best work in the best workplace for you will go a long way toward having a fulfilling career. Use these tips for insights into how to find the best place to work.
My Story: Brianne Hoagland
Placed by Ohio Valley Goodwill’s Employment Services team in August 2016, Brianne has certainly made a positive impression on her new employer- being promoted within months of being hired. “I love my new job! Its been 8 years since I have been employed and I am very excited, It’s a dream come true!!
Getting Organized: As Easy as A-B-C…and D
Welcome to the first in a series of advice articles to help you tackle your Spring Cleaning projects! In this post, we focus on decisions. Everything you see sitting around on your place is a decision that hasn’t been made or an action that hasn’t been taken. To help you make decisions, we suggest using our A-B-C-D prioritization tool.
DIY Statement Wall for Spring, Part 1
I know I’m not the only person who walks out of a Goodwill store feeling inspired by a new favorite collectible. But here’s the trick to having a collection that adds value to your life instead of just taking up space in your home: proper curation and display. Today and next Friday, we’ll walk you through the two-part creation of a statement wall that showcases small collectibles.
