After being initially postponed due to the federal government shutdown, President Trump delivered his official State of the Union address on February 5th. Among the special guests invited to attend the speech was Justina Pettway, who works as a custodian in the Russell Senate Office Building through Goodwill of Greater Washington’s participation in the AbilityOne program.
My Story: Helen Lopez
Helen Lopez has always had a passion for helping others and it has shown in everything she does over the past 27 years. Helen began her career with Goodwill Fort Worth in 1990 as a contracted Janitor at the Federal Center. During her time at the Federal Center, Helen was promoted to supervisor and finally
Indianapolis Goodwill Helps Team Member Excel
Jasmine Bible was 17 years old when she got her first job as a cashier at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana (Indianapolis, IN). She struggled to find reliable transportation, stable housing and dependable child care for her son with special needs. Eager to advance her career, Bible took advantage of every opportunity available to her through Goodwill®.
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Goodwill®’s Value to Job Seekers
When it comes to all that Goodwill provides both job seekers and the business community, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “I had no idea!”
Decluttering the Goodwill® Way
There’s SO much talk right now about the Marie Kondo-inspired tidying and purging going on across America, and like many of you, I am SO HERE for it. If you’re not up to speed, here is a quick explainer to catch you up. While decluttering our home is so satisfying in so many ways, I feel like we’re in a unique cultural moment where donating and shopping are intersecting in so many positive ways with people. And that sparks joy for me.
Help Federal Contractors Recover from the Shutdown
As the country tries to recover from the longest federal government shutdown in history, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are expected to receive back-pay. However, hundreds of thousands of federal contractors will not receive such relief to ease the burdens of missed paychecks, unless Congress intervenes.
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Tattoos, Piercings, and Your Appearance
We’ve all heard the expression, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The interview is no exception. Today I’ll tackle the somewhat controversial topic of tattoos, piercings and other areas of your appearance and how they may play out during the hiring process.
Update Your 2019 Wardrobe with these 3 Accessories
You’ve probably heard that accessories are the quickest way to update any look. And if you haven’t heard that before, I’m sharing it with you now. We’re a month into the new year and you may be evaluating your current wardrobe and thinking how you can inject new life into your closet.
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Take Action to Support Federal Contractors
Many of us enjoyed a paid federal holiday recently as we reflected on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Imagine if you had to work that day and did not receive any pay. Imagine if you had to go to work since December 22nd without receiving pay. Imagine if you didn’t have to go to work, but you weren’t getting paid and you don’t know when you’ll be able to return to your job. For 800,000 employees in addition to an estimated 500,000 federal contractors and their collective families, they do not have to imagine these scenarios. This is the reality they face along with the challenges of how to make ends meet.
Answering… “Why should we hire you?”
When I speak with groups of job hunters, I’ll typically ask them what questions give them trouble. Beyond the obvious ones like telling about yourself, your salary requirements, your weaknesses, and your goals… one I frequently hear is, “Why should we hire you?”
