Explore Your Next Job with Free Online Career Coaching

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If you’re considering a new job or a new career, you’re likely asking yourself questions like “Do I have the skills to succeed in this field?,” “Is this job a good fit for my personality?” and “What do I need to know before diving in?” Goodwill’s free online career mentoring platform GoodProspects℠ can help you explore your opportunities in a variety of fields to determine if the job you’re looking for is right for you. After registering on the site, you gain access to valuable advice and guidance from Goodwill career coaches, and have the opportunity to interact with other online job seekers going through the same experience you are.

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Daily Update of 2011-09-20

Posted on by Vanessa Cardoni

Today marks the 100th My Story, stories of people who found jobs, self-esteem, & more through Goodwill. http://t.co/MqXelxbs #mystory # When you donate to #Goodwill you help people earn jobs. Register online for a 25% coupon. Learn more: http://t.co/N4zWPoJM. #GoodwillSale # It's National Employ Older Workers Week! Through SCSEP, Goodwill provides people 55+ w/job training

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Back to Work: 100 Job Seekers, Volunteers Share Their Goodwill® Success Stories

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Sherry GordonWhen you’re facing challenges finding a job, talking to people who’ve been in your shoes and found success can give you the encouragement you need to keep your head up during the tough times. In late 2009, we launched Goodwill’s “My Story” series, giving job seekers coming to our page the chance to hear and read the first-person stories of people who have improved their lives through the Goodwill job training, career placement and volunteer programs your donations help support. Almost two years later, we are honored to share our 100th story on the site.

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My Story: Edward Robinson

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Last year, Edward Robinson didn't have a job and found himself living on the streets. He was recovering from an addiction to drugs and alcohol; even though he had gotten clean and sober, he felt like he had nowhere to go. After being referred to Goodwill through rehabilitation services, Edward gained not only a job, but the opportunity to get his life back on track. Staff at Goodwill worked with Edward to help him achieve what he wanted in life and kept him working. He says his biggest accomplishment is finding an apartment to live in, and he looks forward to helping other people who are currently struggling to succeed.

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Job Seekers Dress for Interview Success with Goodwill’s Support

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For some job hunters, finding affordable business attire to wear to interviews can put a strain on already-tight budgets. Goodwill® agencies in the Greater Washington-Baltimore region and Pennsylvania are helping area job seekers dress for success, thanks to a regional clothing drive partnership with ZIPS Dry Cleaners. Called Will2Work, the partnership aims to collect donated suits, dresses, blouses and slacks that adults from disadvantaged backgrounds can wear to job interviews or to the office once they are hired.

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