https://www.goodwill.org/category/blog/career-and-financial-advice/ Local Goodwills are nonprofits that help people overcome challenges to build skills, find jobs and grow their careers. #PowerOfWork Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:43:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.goodwill.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-goodwill-site-icon-nobg-32x32.png https://www.goodwill.org/category/blog/career-and-financial-advice/ 32 32 https://www.goodwill.org/blog/ https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/identifying-professional-development-opportunities/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:42:52 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766817 Professional development is often talked about, but what does it really mean? Simply put, it’s the ongoing process of learning new skills and gaining knowledge to improve at your current job or to prepare for the next step in your career. For people starting out in entry-level roles, it’s an essential tool for not just keeping up, but moving forward. This blog examines various ways workers can seek to continually develop their skills and competencies. If you are interested in learning more, keep reading.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/thinking-about-employment-in-a-new-technological-environment/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:44:05 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766753 This blog covers the changing technological landscape and its impact on acquiring work. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of this new era, continue reading.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/how-to-use-keywords-on-your-resume-and-why-it-matters-in-2026/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:15:22 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766683 If you’re searching for a new job in 2026, one of the smartest updates you can make to your résumé is also one of the simplest: using the right keywords.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/finding-a-job-with-a-criminal-background/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:27:18 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766630 As our last segment examining the McKinsey American Opportunity Survey findings, this post will look at the employment challenges facing individuals who were formerly incarcerated. If you’d like to learn more, continue reading.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/growing-your-education-skills-and-experience/ Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:17:15 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766435 This blog is part four of our look at the “American Opportunity Survey”. In this post, we cover the reasons why the “skills gap” is detrimental to young individuals entering the workforce and discusses what can be done in response by today’s youth. If you're interested in learning more, keep reading.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/a-look-inside-the-current-and-future-labor-market-trends-concerning-todays-youth/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:59:28 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766296 This blog is part three of our look at the “American Opportunity Survey”. For this segment, we will focus on the nature of the current job market, along with what it does — or does not — have to offer to today’s youth. If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, continue reading]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/employment-challenges-of-americas-youth/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:22:56 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766074 As part two of our continuing blog series analyzing the findings of the Goodwill Industries International (GII) and McKinsey 2024 American Opportunity Survey results, this piece will focus on the numerous challenges faced by American youth when it comes to employment. Among other things, this article will look at the skills and experience gap of today’s young job seekers, consider the mental health struggles impacting individuals and explore other financial or environmental factors that contribute to keeping younger generations out of the job market and labor force entirely.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/examining-the-causes-and-effects-of-youth-unemployment/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:33:01 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=766017 This post will cover the status of youth unemployment in 2025. Included is information pertaining to the results of youth unemployment and the effect of said joblessness on society. We will also take a look at some of the prevailing opinions held by this population regarding the future. If you are interested in learning more about the unique characteristics of this group and the challenges relating to this topic, please continue reading.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/top-10-questions-to-ask-in-a-job-interview/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:58:44 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765915 Walking into a job interview can feel intimidating — especially if you’re early in your career or applying for your first full-time role. But one of the easiest ways to stand out is also one of the most overlooked: asking great questions. So, whether you’re prepping for your very first interview or just want to come across as more confident and curious, here are 10 top questions to ask in a job interview, grouped by purpose and updated for 2025.]]> https://www.goodwill.org/blog/career-and-financial-advice/how-you-can-use-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-your-career-search/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:34 +0000 https://www.goodwill.org/?p=765776 Did you know you can harness the power of AI to help you find and keep your dream job? This post covers several potential uses for AI related to finding a job, preparing for interviews and exploring potential opportunities for implementing AI at your current job. If you are interested in learning more about how to make this new technology work for you, keep reading.]]>