Top 12 reasons to thrift shop: Number 11, Become a world-class cook.

From CorningWare to Pyrex or grandma’s old mixer that made the most delicious cookies ever – what holds more nostalgia than classic cookware? The shelves at your local Goodwill are full of pieces that’ll let you whip up delicious deserts and other excellent eats! You’re bound to find a pot or pan that brings back great memories of meals gone by. And if you need a little help thinking up what to cook, you can always grab a cookbook, too!

Shop from the comfort of your home at shopgoodwill.com/scia and shopgoodwill.com/sfsd!

Top 12 reasons to thrift shop: Number 12, It can be a learning experience.

What gets donated to your local Goodwill? Anything and everything! While shopping, you might find something you didn’t know existed – a real peek into the past you can hold in your hands. Bringing home a vintage rotary telephone, long-lost CD or 70s leisure suit is a great way to reminisce or show your kids or grandkids how life used to be.

Preparing for a Phone Interview

By: Phoua Xiong, Job Center Representative

Are you having a phone interview with your dream job but don’t know what to do? We are here to help. Preparing for a phone interview can be hard because you will have to learn how to express your emotion and excitement through your voice.

Step 1: 

Do your homework and still research about the job just as you would for face-to-face interview. Doing your homework will make you sound smarter and more interested about the job.

Step 2:

Make sure you find a quiet spot for the interview. Background noise can be a distracting and can make it hard for both you and the interviewer.

Step 3:

Create yourself a cheat sheet including important notes and have your resume so you can refer too.

Step 4:

Finally, get some good night sleep so you can feel more refresh and alert during the interview.

Phone interview usually don’t take more than 30 minutes.  By knowing how to prepare yourself, you’re able to show the best side of you.