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Make Your Wedding Day Unforgettable (and Save Some Money While You're At It)

9/22/2015

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The average cost of a wedding in the United States is $26,444, making Do-It-Yourself (otherwise known as “DIY”) weddings on a budget, a rapidly growing trend.  By making your own decorations, centerpieces, bridesmaids’ dresses, and flower bouquets, you can save hundreds to thousands of dollars on your special day.  At Goodwill Industries of New Mexico, you will find a wide selection of items you can use for all of your wedding’s DIY projects.  

Bridesmaid proposals have recently become a popular trend when it comes to asking your best friends or family to be a part of your big day. Here’s a great, yet inexpensive way to ask your loved ones to be a a part of your wedding party. Look for a stunning photo frame at Goodwill Industries of New Mexico. Decorate the frame and add a picture of you with your best friends to show them how important it is for them to stand by your side as your say, “I do.”  Don’t forget to include a personalized note with the big question: “Will you be my bridesmaid?”

Nothing adds to the beauty of a wedding like dazzling centerpieces.  You can find an assortment of vases and decorative jars at your local thrift store. Once you have found the perfect base, use translucent glass paint or spray paint to match your wedding colors.  Fill your vases with white carnations and baby’s breath for the final touch to your centerpiece.  Add a beautiful votive candle to each table to complete the romantic and intimate table setting.

Should you choose to have a seating chart, you can number your tables with numbered lanterns.  All you need is a tea light candle, lace, a burlap tie, and an old mason jar.  Wrap the lace around the mason jar, add your burlap tie and a number card, insert your candle, and viola! you have a whimsical vintage piece to guide your guests to their seats.

There are so many resourceful ways to incorporate fun DIY projects into your wedding and save money in the long run. Let your creativity blossom and browse the “DIY with Goodwill Finds” Pinterest board. Then hop on over to your local Goodwill store for all of your wedding needs!

About The Author
Christina Chavez is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Communication.  She works as a blog writer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and enjoys writing for Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as she takes an interest in job development and community service.
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Introducing Goodwill Home Pickups!

9/21/2015

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Time to clean out your closet! Donating your unwanted household items is now easier and more convenient with Goodwill Industries of New Mexico’s new home donation pick-up program.  If you don’t have a truck or can’t transport heavy furniture, it’s no problem.  Goodwill will come to you.

Pickups occur between 8 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday, and you do not need to be home for Goodwill to collect your donations. There is a minimum of three boxes, bags, or furniture items to qualify for pick-up services, but feel free to donate more than that.  Just label your items for “Goodwill pick-up” and make sure they are left outside on the ground level – unfortunately Goodwill is unable to go into your home to gather any donations.  Also, make sure your donations are properly covered or packaged to avoid any damage – especially if it rains. A receipt for your tax deductible donation will be left at your front door. At this time, Goodwill is unable to pick up donations in all areas of Albuquerque and New Mexico, but the nonprofit organization hopes to expand the donation pickups in the future. 

You can schedule your pick-up online using the new online donation pick-up appointment scheduling system. Just type in your zip code and specify your type of pick-up (residential, business, or vehicle) to get started.

If you can’t seem to find the time to load up and drive to one of our donation centers, your solution is here! Keep Goodwill Industries of New Mexico in mind as you purge your home of all your unwanted clothes, furniture, housewares, and more.  For more information on this convenient new service or to schedule a pickup, click here.

About The Author

Christina Chavez is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Communication.  She works as a blog writer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and enjoys writing for Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as she takes an interest in job development and community service.

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Losing the Job Before the Interview

9/4/2015

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Your resume could be costing you that job and with up to 91 million Americans ‘on the sidelines’ there are plenty of people to fill it. But, there are a few things you can do to make your resume stand out in order to avoid missing the mark on your next job application.

First, choose a format for your resume.  By using a format, your experience and skills appear more organized and structured.  But what format should you use?  The three best formats for a resume are chronological, functional, and combination.  

  • The chronological resume organizes your education and experience starting with the most recent.  It is also the best format to use if you are seeking a job related to your previous work history or if you want to highlight your achievements.  

  • The functional resume highlights your skills and achievements and lists your education and work history as a secondary item.  This resume is the best format to use if you have different types of job titles listed in your work history or gaps between employment. 

  • The last format is a combination of the chronological and functional formats and works best if you want to highlight both your work history and experience as well as your skills and attributes.  Also know that there are templates available online to use as a starting point for your format when writing your resume.

Next, start your research.  Research, research, research. Read the job description for the position you are applying for and learn as much as you can about the company. What does the organization do?  What is their mission, vision, and goals?  What would your responsibilities be in the position for which you are applying?  Make a list of words that stand out to you in the requirements, preferred skills, and overview sections of the job description and match those words to your own experience, education, and work history. 

Lastly, sell yourself.  Now is not the time to be modest about your achievements.  If you have accomplishments that you are proud of, list them on your resume. Add things that they may ask you to elaborate on in your interview.  Interviewers pull questions directly from what you list on your resume so make it interesting.  Make sure you are incorporating the words you wrote down from the job description.  Employers often look for those key words in your resume before reading it through.  What better way to stand out than to show them exactly what they asked for in the job description, right? 

For additional help with resume building contact Goodwill Industries of New Mexico to learn more about  job readiness programs and how you can make your resume showcase  your best self.                                                                                                                        


About the Author
Christina Chavez is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Communication.  She works as a blog writer in Albuquerque, New Mexico and enjoys writing for Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as she takes an interest in and job development and community service. 

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Sometimes You've Got to Pin It to Win It!

9/1/2015

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Pin it! 73 million Pinterest lovers are finding great ideas every day, and Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is doing their part to show you fun and affordable ways to beautify your surroundings. When you follow Goodwill Industries of New Mexico at pinterest.com/goodwillit, you’ll get the latest pins in fashion, music, home décor, and DIY ideas.  With multiple boards and thousands of options, you’ll find unique and fresh thrift store projects to spruce up your home.

On the Local Goodwill Finds board, find trendy pieces from top designers such as BCBG, Jou Jou, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Puma—and more! Keep these items in mind while you check out the Thrifted Fashion board which has all the latest trends in DIY fashion projects.  Here’s one idea: turn a men’s button-down shirt into a ladies’ blouse. Another: Repurpose a thrifted frame into fancy towel bar. Or simply even transform dated knick-knacks and figurines with a fresh coat of neon spray paint to bring into the modern era.

Soon-to-be-brides love Pinterest! Check out the DIY Wedding with Goodwill Finds board and find lots of fun ideas to decorate for your special day.  Making table runners is a breeze when you use thrifted doilies! Thrifted mason jars can also make a trendy centerpiece decorated with dozens of items you’ll find at Goodwill’s stores.

Whether you like a good fixer-upper or need some fashion inspiration, Goodwill has something for you.  Our Pinterest boards are full of inspiration to help get you started and point you in the best creative direction. 
                                                                                                                                                              
About the Author
Christina Chavez is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a degree in Communication.  She works as a blog writer in Albuquerque, New Mexico and enjoys writing for Goodwill Industries of New Mexico as she takes an interest in and job development and community service.
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