Question My boss doesn’t talk much, and sometimes I think he doesn’t like what I’m doing. What should I do? – Susan from Baton Rouge, LA Answer Hey Susan, That is a great question and one that commonly arises in today’s workplace. Having an effective communication relationship with your supervisor is critical to your ability to
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Magdalene from Shreveport, LA, asks, "I'd like to move up the career ladder and think a mentor would help. How do I find a good mentor?"
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Shauna from Montgomery, AL, asks, “I’m a young mom and would like to go back to college. How can Goodwill help me?”
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Martin from Roanoke, VA, asks, "How can certifications help me move up in my career, and what should I do to get started?"
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Greg from St. Paul, MN, asks, "Given the economy, is it wise to quit a job I'm unhappy with and treated poorly in?"
Jeannie from Charleston, WV, asks, “I’m employed but my job doesn’t pay enough to keep up with my household expenses. How do I find out about training opportunities that can help me get into a job that pays higher wages?”
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June from San Francisco, CA, asks: "I have a job that doesn’t really challenge me. I have great ideas for a new business, but need help getting started. How would I begin to get this idea off the ground?"
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In May 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the national unemployment rate was still hovering 9%. While approximately 54,000 were added in May, 63% of new job openings in the U.S. require post-high school training or a degree, with nearly 50% requiring an associate degree or better.
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According to professional job hunters, only 10-20 percent of jobs get published on job boards or in classified ads. The remaining 80 percent remain unpublished — making these job opportunities accessible only through networking. People in your network can give you job leads, offer advice about a particular career path, and introduce you to others who can help you in your job search. To help the people we serve achieve their potential and find new jobs and careers, Goodwill® offers “do’s” and “don’ts” of networking to help you make new connections and advance your career.
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On Martin Luther King Day, we remember the legacy of an American who dreamed of equality, justice and peace in our country. Here at Goodwill, we also take this day to reflect back on our founder Edgar Helms, who had a similar dream to create equal opportunity for all people - his dream was to eliminate barriers to employment and help people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work.
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