Here We Go Again: Congress Struggles to Finish FY 2017 Funding Bills
Once again Congress is faced with the looming specter of a government shutdown. Congressional leaders of both parties are promising that they will avert a shutdown, even if it takes a little longer to complete the funding bills for FY 2017.
Job Satisfaction Starts with Assessing Your Skills
A full-time job will usually take up at least half of our waking hours, so making that time personally fulfilling while also financially rewarding is important. If you’re ready to begin your career journey, it’s helpful to know what your best fit really is. Here are some free tools to help you compare the skills you have, or are interested in developing, with specific career fields and occupations.
Think BIG with Goodwill Finds
Thrift shopping isn’t just about trinkets and tote bags. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut going to the same sections of the store that you always visit, but there are some really BIG Goodwill finds that might fit into your life in surprising ways.
Congress Returns to a Lengthy To-Do List
After breaking for its Easter and Passover recess, Congress returns back to Washington D.C. next week to a full plate of legislative items, including some urgent must-pass legislation.
The Difference between Developing Hard Skills and Soft Skills
Hard skills and soft skills are both vital to your career success, but training for each type is completely different. Here are ways to think about soft skills as something to develop, and how you can develop them.
3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact
Extending the life of used objects to help the environment is one of our missions. And that goes for textiles, glassware, and almost any other used objects you can think of. This week, we give you three easy ways to reduce your environmental impact.
Honoring Members of Congress Fighting for Employment
Goodwill Industries International (GII) honored seven members of Congress and the President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Arkansas, Inc. (Little Rock) with the nonprofit’s annual advocacy awards. The awards identify efforts to advance the nonprofit organization’s mission of helping people build careers and gain employment.
Interviewing 101: Dressing for Success
First impressions matter. Before you head out to your next interview, spend time thinking about what you’ll wear. These guidelines will help you choose just the right attire for your interview.
Spring Has Sprung! Rejuvenate Your Look with Fresh Finds at Goodwill
Each new season is a chance for a refresh and, like the world outside that is bursting with buds and blooms, a colorful revamp can rejuvenate your home on the inside, too. With Easter right around the corner, here are some new springtime ideas for your halls, walls and wardrobe, too.
10 Years of Goodwill On the Hill
On April 6th, 125 Goodwill advocates, including CEOs, staff, board members and program participants, met with half of Congress as part of the 10th anniversary of Goodwill on the Hill to talk about Goodwill’s efforts to help people find good paying careers. Join your voice with theirs to send a strong message to Congress that you want to keep America working.
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.
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.