Success Story: Lajonté
Gaining professional skills at Goodwill has been a family affair for Lajonté Grier and some of his relatives. His grandmother completed Goodwill’s Hospitality & Tourism training a few years ago and...
View ArticleWhat Are You Doing for Others?
A volunteer works with a student on a mock interview Do you ever fall prey to the myth that one person can’t make a difference? At Goodwill, we see and hear real-life stories every day that dispel that...
View ArticleSuccess Story: Nubia
Nubia Velazquez was working at a local dry cleaning business when she first heard about Goodwill’s free job training programs from a customer. After meeting with a Goodwill career counselor and...
View Article3 Questions Your Resume Must Answer
In the market for a new job? You’ve probably been urged to update your resume. With job growth remaining sluggish around the country, hiring managers are flooded with hundreds of applicants for each...
View ArticleDistracted? How to Get Back to Business
After a long winter, the spring like temperatures outside can become a distraction to your daily work activities. When spring fever strikes, use these tips and strategies to help get you back to...
View ArticleGoodwill Public Policy Team Delves into Key FY2015 Budget Issues
President Obama has said that 2014 is a “year of action,” and the Administration’s FY 2015 budget request proposes a host of initiatives aimed at employment and job training and represents a...
View ArticleSuccess Story: Prince
A veteran of Desert Storm, Prince Moses always knew that he wanted to help other veterans overcome challenges by providing counseling. What he had in ambition, he lacked in work experience. With...
View ArticleSuccess Story: Curtis
Curtis was unemployed for a year and a half after he was laid off from his 18-year job as a heating and air conditioning technician. While being unemployed brought about a lot of hardships for Curtis,...
View ArticleAvoiding the Job Search Blues
You’ve submitted dozens of job applications, updated your resume and practiced your 30-second elevator speech—yet weeks pass without landing an interview, much less a job offer. If job hunting...
View ArticlePrepare for a Job Interview: Helpful Tips
Does the idea of a job interview make your palms sweat? Human resources consultant Harry Tatum has worked with hundreds of prospective job seekers during his career. His interview tips reveal how you...
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