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Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina honored the community partners, volunteer leaders, employees and program participants who make its mission services possible at the Annual Recognition Banquet, held Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. Attendees enjoyed a keynote address by Dr. William T. Lewis Sr., a nationally recognized leader in diversity […]

By Sharine Sample It’s hard to believe it’s already November! With the end of the year quickly approaching, now is the time to take a moment to focus on your professional goals for 2023. Easier said than done, right?! With the holidays coming up, it’s the busiest time of the year. That’s why I advise […]

By Sharine Sample They say that you should learn something new every day. Whether you are happy with your current role or you are looking for a new job, you may not realize how important professional development could be for you. Professional development can help you improve how you do your current job and can […]

By Sharine Sample Imagine learning about an opening for your dream job – but the employer needs to fill the position today. If they were to ask right then for your resume, would you be prepared to send it? An updated resume is a crucial part of your professional portfolio. You never know when you’ll […]

By Sharine Sample One of the biggest factors affecting how much you’ll earn in your career is education. Today I’d like to talk about the first educational milestone for most people: completing high school. Being a high school graduate can have a big impact on your future, let alone your job search. If you don’t […]

Recently I was in a meeting in which the topic of mentorship came up. Someone posed the question to us: did we have a professional mentor? And, if we didn’t, why not? A mentor is an experienced, trusted adviser. As an objective, impartial adviser, a mentor can guide you during periods of change and growth […]

By Sharine Sample In the workplace today, keeping track of deadlines and projects that you owe your colleagues sometimes can feel like a full-time job all by itself. Nowadays you are more likely to be working as part of a team instead of on your own. Thanks to increased use of virtual meetings and remote […]

When it comes to choosing the perfect job for you, what are you looking for? The times have changed. Nowadays, employers realize that, to most workers, it’s not just about the money anymore. While your prospective salary and benefits are important, employers understand that job seekers are also going to consider how a job affects […]

Spring cleaning is an annual rite of passage for many as they get set for warmer weather. But did you know that spring cleaning can also help others in your community get a fresh start? When you clear out the items you no longer need and donate them to Goodwill®, they are sold in stores […]

Goodwill’s Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Goodwill’s Outreach Scholarship Fund.