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9 Tips For Returning To Work

How can you effectively go back to work after a 10-year absence from the workforce? Whether you have been out of the workforce for one or 10 years, it can be challenging to reenter. Breaking into your past industry or a new one presents different sets of needs. There are several strategies people take when preparing to reenter the workforce, so we asked business leaders and HR specialists this question for their top insights. From showcasing your strengths to learning new technologies, there are several ways to go back to work after a 10-year absence from the workforce.

6.4.21

10 Useful Internet Navigation Tools & Tips To Boost Efficiency

Are you looking to learn about useful computer tools and tips? If so, you’re in the right place. We asked tech experts and business leaders for their best tips for navigating the internet. From knowing your quick keys to signing up for a computer class, there are several things that may improve your internet literacy.

6.4.21

Social Media Etiquette | How to Present Yourself Professionally Online

If you want to get ahead in your career, showcasing your best features and talents on an individual profile has to be more than just posting photos of what you did last weekend. We'll look at some tips on what you can do to revamp or create a profile that will highlight your best features — both personally and professionally.

5.27.21

Thrift Store Fashion Trends to Be on the Lookout For This Summer

One of the best parts of fashion is that the world is constantly changing things up, looking for new and different ways for people to express themselves. Bringing old ideas back into style is just par for the course. We'll look at the trends you should be on the hunt for and how you can strategize your search if you're going to thrift it.

5.20.21

5 Ways to Combat Fast Fashion

What is fast fashion? Perhaps you’ve heard the term before, or you’ve experienced the process. Fast fashion is a term used to describe the process of trendy new styles going from the catwalk to the retailer’s shelves quickly. It is made possible by the rapid use of supply chains and automation in the clothing manufacturing industry. The clothes may sell fast and cheap but that is not always a good thing.

5.13.21

Six Must Have Items for Spring/Summer 2021 & How to Style Them

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner which means it is time to break out that spring/summer wardrobe! If you are looking to spruce up your wardrobe with some new pieces or wanting some outfit inspiration, then I am here to show you my six must have items for spring/summer and how I would style them. The best part about this is that I thrifted all these items at Goodwill saving a ton of money!

5.11.21

Donation Drive Ideas | Tips on How to Organize a Successful Event

Hosting a fundraising drive is a wonderful way to give back to the community. It not only helps those in need, but it can also help promote a giving culture amongst a group of people. If your school, church or non-profit is planning on hosting a donation drive, Goodwill would love to partner with you. If you’re just getting started, here are some helpful tips on how to organize a successful donation drive.

4.23.21

8 Computer Skills To Master To Advance Your Career

What is a computer skill all professionals must master to advance their career? To help you establish the computer skills necessary to advance in your career as a professional, we asked business leaders and tech experts this question for their best tips. From online research to data collection and analysis skills, there are several skills that you can learn that may help you to advance in your career, in the future.

4.21.21

Soft Skills That Help Build Career Success

If you had mastered one soft skill to build your career, what soft skill would you choose to master? When entering the workforce, companies will look for the necessary skills corresponding to the job, but they will also tend to pay close attention to your soft skills. To help you master the soft skills needed to build your career, we asked business leaders and HR experts this question for their best tips. From empathy to communication, there are several soft skills that you can learn to help you build your career.

4.21.21

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