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Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, IL recently hosted the twelfth annual Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) culinary competition, a highly anticipated event in the culinary world. The event, which took place over five days in June 2023, brought together nine talented teams from Navy Galleys Ashore, across the U.S. and overseas, all vying for the coveted title and an exclusive prize. The Goodwill Great Lakes team is the only civilian team that competed. 

Are you trying to find your next career opportunity but need some help? Consider what a lawyer, catering manager, and graphic designer have in common. Although there are specific talents and abilities required for every profession, there are skills that overlap between every type of job. These are called transferable skills – a set of abilities acquired through various experiences that can be applied to a wide range of employment opportunities.

The annual Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) culinary arts competition held at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, concluded on July 14. This year, seven teams consisting of three members from Navy Galleys across the U.S. and overseas participated. This is the eleventh year of the CNIC competition, and the seventh year Naval Station Great Lakes was able to host the event. The Goodwill Great Lakes team is the only civilian team that competed.  

In today’s competitive employment market, you may be wondering how to make your resume stand out. Read our top tips below to learn what things to include in a resume and action steps you can take if you need help!

So, you’ve begun crafting your resume using our top tips for success. Want to know how to make your resume stand out even further? To avoid derailing your job search, we've come up with a quick list of common blunders to check against before sending your resume off to potential employers.

Winning the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Culinary Competition isn’t just about the bragging rights, though that is high on the list. The annual 4-day event hosted this July at Naval Station Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Illinois, allows Goodwill employees and culinary specialists from around the world to receive hands-on training that they can use beyond the classroom.

If you need a job, you’ll most likely be facing increased competition for available positions. Admittedly, not the most encouraging position to be in. Apart from the impact the coronavirus pandemic had on employment, it caused many employers to adopt new technologies and practices for vetting job candidates – including integrating live Zoom and recorded interviews into their hiring processes.

Searching for a job is a long and tricky process. And when you need a job, it can become stressful. You’ve reached out to countless companies, uploaded dozens of personalized cover letters and resumes, and low and behold, you finally land the initial interview.

Goodwill^® is proud to congratulate Cherie Hill-Mayers for being selected by SourceAmerica as the 2022 Evelyne Villines Award winner.

Taking care of your health – whether it be physical, mental or spiritual can have lasting effects on other aspects of your life including work. This is especially important for men to keep in mind. According to Men’s Health Network, men die at higher rates for nine of the top ten causes of death including cancer, diabetes, suicide and accidents; and diseases of the heart, kidney and liver. During Men’s Health Month, we’re helping to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems among men and boys.