Career Development

  • Building Skills. Building Careers.

    Improving and learning new skills increases your options for getting the career you want. Express Employment Professionals offers training resources and programs to help you get where you want to go.

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  • Software Skills

    More than 20 courses including using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and some Adobe design products. 

  • Workplace Skills

    Includes courses for time management, communication, and customer service. 

  • Safety Skills

    A resource for forklift safety, food safety, lock out tag out, and more. 

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    Job Genius

    Video based training on the job market forecast, resumes and interviewing, how to find job openings, and building a career path.

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    Job Genius

    Video training on the job market forecast, resumes and interviewing, how to find job openings, and building a career path.

  • White Papers

    Career White Papers

    Learn what format is best for your resume – PDF vs Word, and how to achieve work/life balance.

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    With tips and advice on everything from the job search to finding work life balance, Express’ Job Journey blog is a great resource for employees and job seekers alike. 


    • Is Semi-Retirement the Right Fit for You?

      By Julie Neal, Corporate Communications and PR Specialist for Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters As more and more baby boomers reach retirement age every day, companies are scrambling to find their replacements in a historically difficult labor market. The “Greatest Generation” is ready to spend more time with their families, sightsee around the world, and pass the baton onto the next generation. But what if these valuable employees could have the best of both worlds with flexible work schedules and other benefits so employers aren’t left in a lurch? The answer could be semi-retirement. According to a recent survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, the majority of employees say they’d like to participate semi-retirement, either by having a flexible work schedule (79%), transitioning to a consulting role (66%),  or working reduced hours with reduced benefits (59%). However, only around 1 in 5 (21%) say their employer offers semi-retirement. “Our workforce is losing a big generation that has workforce skills and talents we will be short of …

      Fri, 21 Jan 2022

    • Answering the Interview Question Recap: Why Did You Have So Many Jobs in Such a Short Amount of Time?

      Jobs don’t always turn out like we think they will. Maybe you start a job and find it just isn’t for you, or you got laid off multiple times early on in the pandemic. Perhaps you start a job but have to move because your significant other got a new job or because you need to take care of a sick loved one. Whatever your reason, your resume makes you look like a job hopper, which might scare off potential employers. They want someone that’s going to be in it for the long haul. According to Glassdoor, the average cost to hire is $4,000, and employers don’t want to spend that money on someone who leaves in a few months. So, if you have numerous jobs in a short amount of time, you’ll almost certainly get asked why in an interview. And even if you don’t, it’s something you should acknowledge and explain. Here’s how. Tell the Truth You might be tempted to hide your reasons for job hopping, but …

      Thu, 20 Jan 2022

    • Goalsetting in 2022

      It’s a new year, and with a new year comes new goals. What is it you really want to do? Snag a new job? Change careers entirely? Get a promotion? Or maybe you just want to be happier and healthier than you were last year. When it comes to goals, nothing is too big or too small. It all depends on what you personally want to accomplish. Here’s how to kick things off. Start with lists If you’re not sure what you want your goals to be this year that’s totally okay! It’s still early, and you have plenty of time to decide. One way to help narrow down what you really want is by making lists. For example, you can make a list for what you want to accomplish at your current job, a list for what you want out of your career, a list for what you enjoy doing at work, etc. Once your lists are done, look for any crossover in your different lists to help make …

      Tue, 18 Jan 2022