The temperatures have dropped and without the glow of a Christmas tree to brighten things up, the chill is even more apparent. So this week, I made it my mission to find three wonderful ways to warm up with Goodwill.
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Resolve to Help People in Your Community by Supporting Goodwill®
The start of 2015 provides an opportunity for us to strongly declare what changes we will make and how we will start anew. The same holds true for Congress. This year marks the beginning of a new session and 58 new lawmakers looking to resolve to make changes.
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Connect with Your Career in the New Year
The new year is always a time to start fresh with new energy and enthusiasm, and that spirit can be a big boost to your career. If you feel disconnected at work or with your career goals, here’s some advice for you going into 2015.
My Story: Zachary Wilson
When I graduated from high school, I wanted to work to earn money. I didn’t want to go to college. I eventually came to Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa (Des Moines) to receive support in getting a job. I wanted someone to check up on me and see if I had any problems.
Tips for Accomplishing Popular New Year’s Resolutions
For some, though, the pressure of succeeding with a new year’s resolution can actually be pretty overwhelming. To help avoid this anxiety, I thought I’d look into some of the most popular resolutions and offer up a starting point for anyone interested in undertaking them.
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Tips for Accomplishing Popular New Year's Resolutions
For some, though, the pressure of succeeding with a new year’s resolution can actually be pretty overwhelming. To help avoid this anxiety, I thought I’d look into some of the most popular resolutions and offer up a starting point for anyone interested in undertaking them.
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Are These the Droids You’re Looking For?
This week, I saw a 15 minute video on YouTube, called Humans Need Not Apply. In summary, the video postulates that we are experiencing a “robot revolution,” wherein advancement in automation that performs physical labor and make decisions could profoundly impact a wide range of occupations representing approximately 45 percent of our workforce.
Write a Winning Résumé Even Without Work Experience
When it’s time to apply for the job you want, you’ll want to show why you’re perfect for it with a sparking résumé. But what if you don’t have work experience? How can you show that you have what it takes to do the job and do it well? Use these five pieces of advice to stand out.
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Johnstown Goodwill Helps Students Explore Careers in Demand
In late October, Johnstown, PA, area middle and high school students from eight school districts had the opportunity to take a close look into sought after, high-paying careers through Health Careers Week/Careers in Demand Week—a career exploration event organized by Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley (GICV) (Johnstown, PA), through services the agency operates at the PA CareerLink in Cambria County.
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My Story: Archie Gibbs
My life journey is as long as the yellow brick road. I left home at the age of 12 to go to foster care when my mother's boyfriend abused me and my seven brothers and sisters. I lost hearing in my left ear and I am partially deaf in my right ear. Living in and out of foster care taught me a lot and showed me a lot of responsibility.
Plaid is Back!
Remember, back in October, when we explored the fabulous variety that plaid can offer? Get ready for round two of the plaid obsession! This month, when I started to look for holiday crafts, do you know which pattern I found to be overwhelmingly popular? You guessed it – plaid. There are tons and tons of different plaid holiday home décor projects out in the blogosphere.
What Has the 113th Congress Accomplished This Year?
The 113th Congress comes to a close this week and lawmakers are probably just as happy as the American public to put the last two years behind them and start anew. A recent Gallup poll reported that Congressional approval ratings are just one point higher than last year at 15 percent. Under this Congress we’ve seen a government shutdown and the invocation of the nuclear option (a Senate procedure allowing a rule or precedent to be overridden). However, there were some moments worth celebrating, particularly during the second session of the Congress this year.
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