Marques 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.The Benefits of Having an Internship with Goodwill
If you’ve ever searched for a job online then you know there are many things employers look for. If you have experience in a specific job industry, then you might have an advantage when marketing yourself—depending on what the employer is looking for. But, what happens if you’re a recent graduate with limited work experience? Or, if you’re transitioning into a new career field that’s different from the field you have experience in? What do you do? Even many entry level positions ask for at least some experience before coming into a position. So, now you’re faced with this dilemma; how do you successfully secure a job that’s asking for years of experience if you don’t have that experience? The answer—An internship.
