Tag: job advice

Is Job Experience a Double-Edged Sword?

Experience can be a double-edged sword. As we mature, it can be a red flag to employers. While age discrimination is illegal, anyone above the age of 50 who has looked for employment has likely felt its effects. I certainly dealt with that when I was looking to change careers at the age of 55.

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A Father’s Words of Wisdom About Pursuing Your Dreams – Goodwill Edition

We asked our team members at Goodwill to share words of wisdom - ones that they pass on to their children about pursuing their dreams, whatever they might be.

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Is Retail for You?

As an organization that has a large stake in the retail industry, Goodwill of Greater Washington is keenly interested and aware of the evolution taking place. In this week’s blog, we look at two questions. First, what are some of the permanent changes we can expect for retail? Second, is retail still a good career choice?

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A Father’s Words of Wisdom – Goodwill Edition

We asked our team members at Goodwill to share the words of wisdom - ones that they have heard from their own Dads or have passed on to their children.

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The Best Career Advice I Got From My Dad – Goodwill Edition

With Father's Day next Sunday, we're thinking about all of the things our fathers and father-like figures have done for us - including helping to shape the people that we are today both in and outside of the workplace.

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