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Six Ways to Convince an Interviewer That You’re Just Right for the Job

Editor — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 16:42:13 +0000

Maribeth Kuzmeski offers some new research and advice that will help the mislabeled “overqualified” job seekers of the world get the jobs they desire. Hoboken, NJ – There are many ways to be rejected in today’s overcrowded job market, but the absolute worst might be those two little words: “You’re overqualified.” Yes, ironic (and unfair) [...]

Eight Ways to Network Your Way to a Great New Job This New Year

Associate Editor — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:08:25 +0000

Author Maribeth Kuzmeski says this time of year offers tons of great networking opportunities that just might lead you to your new job. Hoboken, NJ —It’s that time of year again! Time for all those get-togethers that come with the season. If you’re one of the millions of Americans looking for work, however, you’re probably [...]

Southwest Job Network Offers Interviewing Tips from the Pros

Editor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:17:18 +0000

Southwest Job Network Panel Forum: Interviewing Tips From The Pros Did you ever wish you could get inside the mind of the interviewer? Would you like to know what they look for? What aspects of interviewing have changed in this economy? Many companies insist that you initially go through the Human Resources Department. Therefore, it [...]

Expert Explains How to Reinvent Yourself For the Jobless Recovery

Editor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:41:59 +0000

When the media is throwing around terms like “jobless recovery,” it’s a little easier to understand how a drop in the unemployment rate can actually be bad news. At least that’s how Chris Tidball, career coach and author of Kicked to the Curb, sees it. “Last May, the Department of Labor Statistics touted the creation [...]

The Five Flaws of a Resume Strategy

Editor — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:29:33 +0000

Even with the explosion of social media and its impact on the hiring process, the résumé has not disappeared from the face of the earth just yet. At the almost halfway point of 2010, we are getting a clear picture that the hiring numbers this year will improve over those from 2009. Yet job seekers [...]

Goodwill offers employment services to Arizona businesses

Editor — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:24:39 +0000

PHOENIX – Goodwill of Central Arizona’s commitment to the community includes matching hiring employers with highly qualified candidates. With record numbers of individuals utilizing Goodwill for help finding employment, Arizona employers have a unique opportunity to connect with thousands of job seekers. Goodwill Career Centers are on-track for approximately 100,000 visits this year. For hiring [...]

Goodwill Career Center Reports Record Numbers

Editor — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:06:36 +0000

Goodwill of Central Arizona Celebrates Community Support During Goodwill Industries Week May 3-9 PHOENIX – In this tough economy, Goodwill of Central Arizona is working harder than ever to meet record demands for its job training and employment services. May 3-9 marks Goodwill Industries Week, a time to celebrate the outstanding community support received by [...]

Author and Career Coach to Donate 100 Free Career Books to Unemployed

Editor — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:36:42 +0000

Free Job Search Advice Program Kicks Off Via Twitter in Response to President’s “Call to Service” SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. - In honor of President Obama’s 100th day in office, on Wednesday April 29th, author, career coach and entrepreneur Patricia Comeford, J.D., will donate 100 copies of her award winning book, Lessons from a Headhunter…with Heart!, to [...]

As unemployment rises, Goodwill helps people find jobs

Editor — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:55:12 +0000

Phoenix, AZ – The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the nation’s unemployment rate rose to 8.5 percent. Amidst a difficult economic outlook, Goodwill of Central Arizona remains committed to helping people gain employment. As Arizona’s leading nonprofit provider of employment training and job placement services, Goodwill knows that it takes a comprehensive approach [...]

Answering Today’s Newest Job Interview Question

Editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:56:09 +0000

Will You Stay? I hear you’re in the market for any job you can land – you need the money. So you find yourself interviewing for positions for which you’re vastly over-qualified. Naturally, the person interviewing you wonders if you’ll bolt for the next better-paying job that comes available. You have to answer the question: [...]