Goodwill Lifestyle Expert - Marques Clark

Goodwill Lifestyle Expert - Marques ClarkMarques J. Clark is a husband, father, forward-thinker, educator and author. Born and raised in Oak Park, IL, Marques always had a passion for writing. He took an interest in poetry at an early age and had his first piece published in 8th grade. Marques received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Science in Higher Education from Northern Illinois University. Upon graduating, Marques started his entrepreneurial career as the co-founder of Aucity, a marketing and research company that develops strategies for engaging younger audiences in non-traditional ways. In 2016, Marques became the bestselling author of his first book, The Goodwill Fashion Lookbook. He currently lives in the Western suburbs of Illinois with his wife Kyndall, and son Micah. During his down time, Marques enjoys photography, traveling, reading, spending time with friends and family and binge-watching Shark-Tank. He is currently wrapping up the first installment in his Pop Culture in Education book series. Marques' personal mission is to help individuals reach their fullest potential through creativity and innovation and wants to continue to serve as a resource for those interested in discovering their passion.


Posted by Marques Clark on Jul 12, 2017 7:39:53 PM

Tie Shopping at Goodwill for Your Next Job Interview

An in-person job interview is a great opportunity to make a visual impression as a professional. The interviewers pay close attention to detail. This includes shoes, hair, suit and especially your tie. When you’re dressing for your interview, you want to look professional and stylish. Goodwill is the best place to find nice, inexpensive ties. You can usually find any tie at Goodwill for under two three bucks. I recently went to Goodwill store in Aurora, IL (1543 Mesa Ln, Aurora, IL 60502) to find ties for a few upcoming interviews. I was extremely happy to find ties all for $1.50!

Posted by Marques Clark on Jun 29, 2017 10:54:20 AM

What to Wear to an Interview by Shopping at Goodwill

Goodwill is THE go-to place to find interview attire. New items are placed on the sales floor every day, which means you can potentially find something different each time you visit one of Goodwill’s many stores. Before an interview, I always visit Goodwill to find professional attire to wear. The average price of an interview outfit ranges from $40-$120. A good quality suit can start at $300 and retail for up to $800. I’ve used Goodwill to shop for my last three interviews and not only did I get the job, but I paid less than $10 for suits that normally retail for $400. Use the following tips to find your outfit at Goodwill for your next interview!