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To build a resource that better aligns with the soul of our blog, Job Journey is now the Express Blog. The site has a fresh look and will be easier to navigate and search for content tailored to job seekers and associates. We’ll continue to provide you with career and job-search advice ranging from how to advance professionally, to the benefits of working for Express. The Express Blog will also now feature timely information on a variety of leadership, management, and human resource topics, such as how to lead your team, handle HR issues, and hear directly from Express SMEs. Check out the new Express Blog at ExpressPros.blog! Some things are just too good to give up, so the Job Journey newsletter will also be redesigned but will keep the same name. We’d like to express gratitude for reading and subscribing to Job Journey over the years. Each month the Job Journey newsletter is sent to more than 870,000 people, and the blog has 20,000 in average monthly page views. …

When you’re thinking about a career change, or a job to take on after high school, which types of jobs do you think of first? If most of your work ideas revolve around an office, you probably aren’t thinking about skilled trades jobs. When you’re thinking about a career change, or a job to take on after high school, which types of jobs do you think of first? If most of your work ideas revolve around an office, you probably aren’t thinking about skilled trades jobs. So, what is a skilled trade? At the most basic level, a skilled trade is any job that requires a specialized skill, usually obtained through a technical school, college, or on-the-job training through an apprenticeship or internship. Skilled trades usually don’t require a four-year degree. However, some may require a certification or license earned through a school or state agency. Some require associate degrees or associate degree programs. Often, you’ll see skilled trades broken down into categories, with a variety of jobs in each …

The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 6: Objective Unlocked! Tune in to hear an Express Employment Professionals recruiter (who is now an Operations Manager for her office), as well as one of the Associates they’ve helped find a great position for to learn what it’s like working with Express during your job search. Express teamed with iHeartMedia and Audiation to produce this podcast, available wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts, including iTunes and iHeartRadio. Eight episodes will be produced for 2023, with new episodes released each week during May and June. During Season six, each episode was downloaded an average of 100,000+ times!

Looking to leave your current job but need help figuring out where to start? In search of the perfect part-time job? Or maybe you want to break into a new industry altogether. The ExpressJobs app keeps you in direct communication with your Express Employment Specialist with up-to-the-minute details about new positions available through Express, job assignments, work, job location details, and more! You can track and maintain your schedule right from your device. You can even submit your hours with the timecard function. It’s like having your Express team with you—wherever, whenever. The free ExpressJobs app allows you to easily access and manage your job opportunities and options at Express Employment Professionals right from your mobile device. The ExpressJobs app puts great jobs right at your fingertips and allows you to: Search for available jobs Build your profile and show off your skills Apply for jobs that interest you Communicate with your local Express office Manage your timesheets and work assignments   Want to hear more? Check out this quick …

“Equality means more than passing laws. The struggle is really won in the hearts and minds of the community, where it really counts.”—Barbara Gittings, LGBT activist June is recognized as Pride Month. It’s a time to honor and highlight the history, challenges, and achievements of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community. More workplaces are incorporating Pride Month activities as part of their employee engagement strategy. What is Pride Month? Although Pride Month is now extensively celebrated worldwide, it was not always so. The history of Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Uprising in New York City in 1969. The tragedy spawned a gay liberation movement and a call to action for lawmakers to grant equal rights to the LGBTQIA+ community. Throughout the decades, widespread efforts have been made to end discriminatory workplace practices against the LGBTQIA+ community. A 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision ruled that terminating employees because of their sexual orientation or gender identity is sex discrimination that violates federal law and is one of …

The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 5: Ahoys and Hahas: Comedy On The High Seas Rob Little has a very enviable work calendar. As a cruise ship comedian with over 200 outings to his credit, Rob has seen places and ports most of us only dream about. But life aboard the ship isn’t all laughter and sunshine. Check out Rob’s website. Express teamed with iHeartMedia and Audiation to produce this podcast, available wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts, including iTunes and iHeartRadio. Eight episodes will be produced for 20223, with new episodes released each week during May and June. During Season six, each episode was downloaded an average of 100,000+ times!

It’s not always easy to get our creative juices flowing at work. When starting a new project or halfway through an existing one, we can get stuck in an idea rut. Maybe you need some inspiration before going to a brainstorming session with your team, or maybe you want to inspire another colleague to help launch their own creativity. Sometimes it may also be helpful to take part in exercises to strengthen your creative muscles. Here are ten quotes and some advice to help you ignite your creative spark in the workplace. Share Your Creativity to Inspire Others “Creativity is contagious – pass it on.” —Albert Einstein, Physicist Use Creativity to Problem Solve “I apply the term ‘creativity’ broadly… it’s problem solving. We are all faced with problems, and we have to address them and think of something new, and that’s where creativity comes in.” —Edwin Catmull, Computer Scientist See Creativity as a Resource “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” —Maya Angelou, Poet …

The latest episode of the On the Job podcast is now available! The On the Job podcast series shares inspiring stories about the pursuit of work. Jobs give us a connection to our community and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families—On the Job presents interesting stories about the way people work and what it means to be employed. Season 7, Episode 4: If You Build A Pizza Oven, They Will Come Jake Wright is a self-described food carnie; a rambling pizza rover. After a failed attempt at a career in music production, Jake decided to combine the two things in life that most excite him: pizza and welding. Now, he tows his mobile pizza oven around Texas, making pizzas at music festivals, rodeos, and even his own wedding. Check out Jake’s website at OhMyPizzaPie.com. Express teamed with iHeartMedia and Audiation to produce this podcast, available wherever you like to listen to your favorite podcasts, including iTunes and iHeartRadio. Eight episodes will be produced for 20223, with new episodes released each …

Looking for a new job opportunity? It’s never easy to leave a job or industry that you have been in for a long time. However, making the switch can be worthwhile. One of the first things you’ll want to do is make sure your resume is transferrable and up to date with your most recent career achievements. TopResume offers seven strategies for preparing for a career change by updating your resume for job search success.

It’s graduation season, and at Express Employment Professionals, we hear from plenty of adults looking to find their child or grandchild a job. We understand. Your child or grandchild worked extremely hard to obtain their diploma or degree. It can be difficult to enter the job market after high school or college, and the more people who assist your son, daughter, or grandchild in their job search, the better. However, there are right and not-so-right ways to help these aspiring employees find a job. Let’s dig in. DO: Mentor and Guide Them Encourage your kid to apply to multiple jobs. Introduce them to online job search websites they might not be aware of, like Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, or the job search sections of social media websites like LinkedIn. If your child can’t find anything to apply for, ask them to consider other work experience options. Community service, professional organizations, and even part-time work can still look great on a resume. The key here is to do a bit of research and inspire your child to do …