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How to Answer Interview Questions Confidently
Interviews are stressful for most people. It’s an important conversation and something you probably haven’t done very often. These 5 interview tips can help you be more confident, so you have a better chance of landing the job you want.
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How to Answer Interview Questions Confidently

Is it real? How Can I Know l if a Louis Vuitton Bag is Real?
An authentic Louis Vuitton handbag can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $20,000 for a single bag. For this reason, fake Louis Vuitton handbags abound. If you’re considering buying a pre-owned handbag, here’s what to look for.
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Is it real? How Can I Know l if a Louis Vuitton Bag is Real?

Case Study: Strategic staffing solutions deliver 100% order fulfillment
When a global water technology provider in Illinois needed support for their small internal HR team, they turned to Goodwill TalentBridge. TalentBridge‘s Metro Chicago team has successfully supported urgent factory job recruitment needs through two Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) projects.
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Case Study: Strategic staffing solutions deliver 100% order fulfillment

Case Study: Delivering 68 candidates in 90 days
TalentBridge’s Metro Chicago manufacturing staffing solutions team is proud to support a manufacturer of medical devices in the greater Chicago area. This manufacturer produces specialized plastic injection mold items in a clean room environment.
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Case Study: Delivering 68 candidates in 90 days

Upcycled Jacket Designs from Edessa School of Fashion x Goodwill
What happens when you hand a group of creative teens a thrifted jacket and a week to transform it? You get bold, unexpected and seriously impressive designs.
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Upcycled Jacket Designs from Edessa School of Fashion x Goodwill

How to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace
Employers can have a significant impact on their employees' mental and physical health. There is a clear relationship between employee mental health and workplace productivity. Through our work with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Program, we have discovered 5 keys to ensuring a workplace supports employee mental health.
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How to Promote Mental Health in the Workplace

How to prepare for free resume help from a Workforce Connection Center
Did you know that most employers receive 250 applications for every job they post? If you’ve never written a resume or aren’t sure how to make your resume stand out, don’t worry. Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers can show you what makes a good resume and provide resume writing help. Resume writing services are free, all you have to do is make an appointment.
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How to prepare for free resume help from a Workforce Connection Center

Spring 2025 Fashion Trends and Tips
We know that going through your closet can feel a little overwhelming, but rest assured—spring fashion is all about having fun and embracing fresh starts! Here are a few tips to make the most of your next visit to Goodwill and maximize your shopping experience.
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Spring 2025 Fashion Trends and Tips

Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career
Natasha came to the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood determined to find a job that would build a better future for herself and her three children. After only two months of career services, Natasha met her goal, landing a full-time job as a lead phlebotomist with a local facility.
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Natasha | Getting a Second Chance at a Health Care Career

What Does Goodwill Take?
Goodwill accepts a wide variety of items as donations. We are often asked about donations of certain items. Here are some of the most common questions we are asked about donating to Goodwill.
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What Does Goodwill Take?

Writing a Military to Civilian Resume
Whether you served our country for a few years or a few decades, transitioning to the civilian workforce can be challenging. Jodi Allen, Director Staff Operations & Quality at Goodwill Great Lakes offers four tips on how to effectively translate your military experience into a civilian resume.
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Writing a Military to Civilian Resume

Is it Real? Spotting Fake Tiffany Jewelry
Goodwill receives donations of “Tiffany” jewelry regularly. To ensure we do not misrepresent fake Tiffany jewelry as real, we inspect each piece. Here's what we look for when we're trying to spot fake Tiffany jewelry.
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Is it Real? Spotting Fake Tiffany Jewelry

Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth
When Litzi joined the Empower Youth program, she felt lost. Thanks to the Empower Youth program, she has achieved both her CNA and CPR certifications and is now a patient care technician.
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Litzi | Achieving CNA Certification Through Empower Youth

Interview Tips for Teens
Teens looking for their first job face unique challenges. These six interview tips can help you (or your teenager) succeed in their first job interview – and beyond!
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Interview Tips for Teens

How to Donate a Car to Goodwill
Did you know that in addition to donating your used clothes, books, electronics, and toys, Goodwill accepts donations of cars and other vehicles? Donating a vehicle to Goodwill is easy and proceeds from the sale of your vehicle are used to fund job training and placement programs that help people find and keep jobs. Here’s what you need to know to make a charitable car donation to Goodwill.
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How to Donate a Car to Goodwill

Is it Real? How to Spot Fake Watches
At Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago, we often receive generous donations of watches and other jewelry items. Before we sell a luxury timepiece in one of our Goodwill online shops, we carefully inspect each watch to ensure we are describing it realistically. Here’s some of what we look for when we evaluate fake vs real watches.
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Is it Real? How to Spot Fake Watches

Ricky | Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services
Although Ricky has been employed for several years, he wanted to work on his communication, reading and writing skills. Goodwill’s THRIVE program helped him achieve his goals.
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Ricky | Thriving Through Goodwill Adult Day Services

How to Prepare for an Interview
Goodwill Workforce Connection Centers can help you with your interview prep. Make sure you are ready to do your best with these 5 tips from our career counselors. They can help you ace the interview and get the job offer you want.
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How to Prepare for an Interview

Is it Real? Finding Valuable Vintage Costume Jewelry
When shopping for vintage jewelry, it’s important to understand what you are buying. If you are interested in vintage or antique costume jewelry for sale, here’s what to look for.
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Is it Real? Finding Valuable Vintage Costume Jewelry

Goodwill and Kenosha Christmas Charities Spread Holiday Joy
Kenosha Christmas Charities, Inc. and Goodwill provide seasonal and holiday coat and toy donation events.
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Goodwill and Kenosha Christmas Charities Spread Holiday Joy