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Five Ways to Prepare for Your Annual Job Performance Review

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

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.

Atlanta Goodwill Connects with Community through Local Radio Program

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

On August 13, Goodwill of North Georgia (Atlanta) launched a weekly radio talk show on station WCFO-AM called “Good Works.” The agency’s Vice President of Marketing Jim Caponigro and Director of Public Relations Elaine Armstrong are the show co-hosts, bringing on local business people, nonprofit spokespeople and a variety of community leaders to talk about goings on in the metro-Atlanta area.

My Story: Samuel Morales

Posted on November 3, 2014 (May 8, 2019) by Vanessa Cardoni

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?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Julia Marchand

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

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Laura Walling

“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

Sacramento Partnership Aims to Provide Real Solutions to Homeless Families

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

Goodwill Industries of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada (CA) and Next Move (formerly Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center) recently announced a partnership to help move more families from homelessness and unemployment to stable housing, jobs and self-reliance. Both organizations believe the real solution to helping people break the cycle of poverty and homelessness includes a

My Story: Seth Greenwood

Posted on October 27, 2014 (August 31, 2017) by Vanessa Cardoni

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

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Julia Marchand

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

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Paul Seifert

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

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Vanessa Cardoni

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.

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