Jeff in Bethesda, MD. asks "My niece was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was little. She’s 26 now and wants to start looking for a job. What can I do to help her?"
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Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Application
In today’s tough job market, you must do all that you can to stand out. Many times, job seekers make their first mistake by not properly completing the job application. From dressing appropriately when you pick up or drop off the application, to completing the application completely and accurately, to getting permission from your references, there are several steps you can take to stand out in the crowd when applying for your next job.
Explore Your Next Job with Free Online Career Coaching
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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Find a Good Job By Kicking Procrastination to the Curb
You want to land a good job, but activities like searching for open positions, résumé writing, completing job applications and interviewing require time and can be stressful. It’s easy to procrastinate when you have so much work ahead of you. Thankfully, small steps can go a long way. Make a fresh start on your job search today by putting one or more of Goodwill's suggested steps into practice.
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Ten Tips to Write a Great Résumé at Any Age
In your job search, you've likely encountered employers who have moved away from a standard fill-in-the-blanks company application form and are now asking you to submit a résumé highlighting your skills and qualifications for the job at hand. If you've never written a résumé before or are seeking a new job for the first time in decades, putting together an impressive résumé may seem confusing and overwhelming. How do you know what information to include? How do you make it look professional instead of something you quickly typed up in a few minutes? Fortunately, Goodwill® is here to help. Check out our ten pieces of advice to consider when putting together your first résumé or updating your current one.
Find a Job by Sharpening Your Soft Skills
Many qualified workers find themselves competing for a small number of jobs as the economy continues its slow recovery. In the wake of the recession, how will you stand out amongst the crowd of people applying for your job of choice? Demonstrating your soft skills – your positive attitude, flexibility and ability to interact with other people – can help give you an edge when looking for a job.
Find Employment Opportunities By Cleaning Up Your Online Identity
It’s no secret that the current economy has made it hard for people to find jobs. You may possess the work experience and skill set required for the jobs you’re applying for, and you may have been told by an expert that your résumé looks great. But have you checked to make sure that your online identity represents you as well as your experience and résumé do? Your online behavior can affect you just as much as the first impression you make in an interview with a potential employer. This includes activity on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, on job boards, and any other websites where you can publicly post a comment or question attached to your name. And don’t forget the dating sites!
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10 Tips for a Great Cover Letter
At a time when over 12 million Americans are unemployed, the number of people applying for jobs is greater than the amount of jobs available. There are three steps to getting a job: submitting a résumé, submitting a cover letter and going to an interview. An often overlooked, but very important part of this process is the cover letter. Learning how to write a compelling cover letter will make you stand out in the crowd.
Job Searching Tips for Seniors
May is Older Americans Month when Americans take time to show their appreciation and support for older individuals who enrich and strengthen local communities across the country. While many of us recognize the enormous contributions of older Americans, “companies are also increasingly focusing on this segment of the American workforce and are offering older workers more flexible work options and helping them better balance work and family issues," says Deborah Russell, Director of Workforce Issues for the AARP, a nonprofit organization for people over 50. Read on to learn about Goodwill's tips to help older workers find employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Eight Ways to Network Yourself to a New Career
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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