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Many associate Labor Day with the end of summer, a three-day weekend and the start of a new school year. Families and friends gather for barbecues and one last outing to the pool until next year. Rarely do folks sit around on Labor Day and actually celebrate America’s workers, think of ways to get more people in the workforce or consider how to lessen the unemployment rate. Unless, that is, you work for Goodwill®.

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Having a disability doesn’t mean that you can’t also have a successful, fulfilling career. Programs, including accommodation and rehabilitation, exist to help you get back on the job or make the most of the job you have. Learn more about how to determine which career fits you and how you can succeed in it.

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All evidence indicates that a degree or professional certificate is the way forward for career and financial stability. The game is changing, though, with digital badges gaining importance in the credentialing world. Read more to see what digital badges are, how they work and how to get them.

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It’s normal to not know what to do and change your mind a lot when it comes to careers, especially after graduating from high school. That is why trying on jobs before committing is such an excellent idea. Here are some different ways to do it.

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When you first start working, you may try a number of fields and position types to see what works best for you; when it’s time to start a career track, though, it helps to be certain about what you want to do. Here are some tips for narrowing down your career interests and finding the best opportunities for your long-term career goals.

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There is a wide array of career paths in information technology (IT), including maintenance and support, research/development/design and cybersecurity, among others. IT is also a fast-paced industry that is constantly changing, which provides you the opportunity to continually learn new technologies. Here is a small sampling of positions in IT career pathways.

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If working in high-tech fields interests you, you may want to consider a career in advanced manufacturing, creating state-of-the art products and components using high-tech equipment. Here are just a few of the career fields and credentials available to skilled workers within advanced manufacturing.

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How and when an employer can pull your credit report is governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and state regulations. So what do you need to do if you are in a state that can use your credit report for employment decisions? Find out if you are and what you can do to deal with any potential issues.

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While job seekers will always need a good résumé and cover letter, increasing numbers of job applicants are creating digital portfolios to showcase their experience and skills. A digital portfolio can make sure that hiring managers see relevant, work-appropriate information if they research you, too. Here are five steps to consider when creating your digital portfolio.

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Just about everybody has to deal with a bad boss at some point in their career, but whether you succeed in the job depends on satisfying your supervisor. Here are some tips for dealing with a problematic manager.

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