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The Value of Informational Interviewing, Job Shadowing, and Internships

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Randy Wooden

If you’re job hunting, should you spend time conducting informational interviews and possibly doing some job shadowing? Will that generate an income any quicker? Will you end up with a more satisfying job? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Applying for jobs and going through staffing agencies might be the quickest fixes, since at least you know the jobs exist. When informational interviewing and job shadowing you don’t know whether or when a job will actually become available.

Salem-Inspired Spooky Tablescape

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Julia Marchand

Every fall, like many New Englanders, my family and I make a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. With its haunting history and one-of-a-kind characters roaming the streets (hey, Laurie Cabot!), Salem is a place like no other. So when it came time for me to plan a bewitching tablescape for an upcoming Halloween party, I thought about those cobbled streets and crumbling tombstones and channeled that mood into a dining table display.

Goodwill® Celebrates Workers with Disabilities

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Laura Walling

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. This year's theme—"America's Workforce: Empowering All" —aligns with Goodwill's defining mission of providing all workers, including those with disabilities, with job placement and training services.

Tacoma Goodwill Holds Successful Teacher Book Giveaway

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Vanessa Cardoni

On Saturday, August 25, Goodwill Olympics & Rainier Region (Tacoma) gave approximately 850 teachers and educators 50,000 free books at four local Goodwill® retail stores in order to address the need for age appropriate books in elementary and middle schools in southwest Washington.

Should I Care About LinkedIn If I Already Have a Job?

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Randy Wooden

In a word, yes. Now let’s look at why you should care and what you should do about it.

DIY Sanderson Sisters-Inspired Witch’s Broom

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Julia Marchand

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of my favorite seasonal movie of all time: Hocus Pocus! Once I came to this realization, I was desperate to craft something witchy for my Halloween costume this year. Since anyone who has seen the magical movie knows it’s easy to lose track of a broomstick, I figured I’d do a little DIY breakdown of how the Sanderson sisters could have whipped up a few replacement brooms with the help of their local Goodwill. I mean, since they could conjure a potion of eternal youth and lure in all the children of Salem with just a song, I’m pretty sure they could tackle a simple craft project like this! Here’s how…

Celebrate Older Workers

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Laura Walling

Last year local Goodwill® organizations collectively provided job-training and employment services to more than 235,000 older workers – age 55 and over. As the saying goes, “Age is nothing but a number” and the wealth of knowledge and experience that these individuals bring to an employer is an asset.

My Story: Paula Buford

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Vanessa Cardoni

Retired Nurse Pursues a Second Career. Paula Buford was a Qualified Medication Aide for 25 years, working primarily in nursing homes. In 2000, she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a disorder resulting in varying degrees of paralysis. She went from working in a nursing home to living in one for seven months, receiving intense physical and speech therapy.

Participants Thrive in SCSEP at Evansville Goodwill

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Vanessa Cardoni

This is the second year the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) grant money to Evansville Goodwill Industries, Inc. (IN). Evansville Goodwill is one of six Goodwill® organizations participating in SCSEP. SCSEP is funded through the Older Americans Act. The program trains low-income seniors who are unemployed.

College vs. Learning a Trade

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Randy Wooden

It’s a big decision for young people. College? Learn a trade? Some other option? Today I’ll explore a few pros and cons for each option.

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