For six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has relentlessly focused on a single goal: Transforming generations by empowering people through education, career training, and work. We believe that education and work are the only true pathways out of poverty, and strive to provide opportunities for people in our community who face obstacles to sustainable employment: people who have disabilities, people lacking education, people with criminal backgrounds, people facing homelessness and youth lacking opportunity. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 75

TOTAL RATINGS: 2142

CEO: Rob Neville

Joining Goodwill Central Texas - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Austin about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Austin employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Goodwill Central Texas are rated an A+. At Goodwill Central Texas most employees said they received feedback every week or once a month. Learn More about your managers at Goodwill Central Texas.

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Every week	49%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	11%
Once a year	6%
Never	5%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

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Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. Goodwill Central Texas ranks in the Bottom 30% for compensation in Austin. Learn More about Salaries at Goodwill Central Texas.

Average Salaries at Goodwill Central Texas by Department

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Goodwill Central Texas, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

Goodwill Central Texas ranks in the Top 20% of companies for professional development in Austin. 74% of employees feel as though Goodwill Central Texas is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 54% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Goodwill Central Texas.

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Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you have a mentor at work?

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Yes	74%
No	26%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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