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Congratulations! You’ve been asked to complete a one-way video interview. This is a big step towards your next job. You’re used to the “normal” hiring process, with phone screens, in-person interviews, and the like. But, maybe this one-way video interview is a new thing entirely. Or maybe you have done a one-way video interview before, […]

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to join a live video interview. This is a big accomplishment, but it’s important to get it right. You’re used talking to a recruiter over the phone and then meeting for in-person interviews so this live video interview might be a new thing entirely. Or maybe you have done a live […]

When an organization reaches out to connect with you over the phone, you might find yourself replying “Yes” before you’ve even thought about it. Advancing to the next step in a company’s hiring process means some of your nervousness searching for a new position disappears.  If you aren’t expecting it, a video interview invitation instead […]

In the workplace, most people want to be productive. You want to be able to finish your work within the day so you don’t have to bring it home or finish the next day. However, there are a lot of factors that influence the level of productivity that people have in the workplace. Some of […]

There’s a lot to consider as you search for a job. While the first thing to look at should be the job description, it is also important to think about what type of working environment the company has. In your search for compensation, don’t forget to consider company culture. A company’s culture speaks to the […]

It’s kind of crazy how quickly your life shifts between graduation, and post-celebrations. You have tossed your cap, waved your farewells, and accepted all the wishes from professors you got on the good side of… But what comes next? The scary thing is almost 1 in 5 graduates do not go after the job they […]

As the world advances, positions, departments, even whole companies and industries are replaced with new, more technologically advanced businesses. Getting laid off is a natural consequence of progress; you’re not to blame. And you’re not alone, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 1.5 million people are laid off each year. Suddenly being without your main […]

Planning for a new job? Well, there’s a lot more you should think about then just getting a high salary. Salary is important but shouldn’t be the only deciding factor for you to accept a job offer. Your paycheck might cover your monthly bills but all the employee benefits, perks and other non-tangible things matter […]

If you are following this blog, you already know how to create a resume from scratch. But what if you already have a resume that doesn’t fit the new career path you want to pursue? Even though changing jobs is not an easy thing to do, you can handle it excellently. It is even possible […]

Gone are the days of salarymen and women who join and retire at the same company after 40 years; retaining today’s generation of talent over the long term is much more difficult. Employers in 2019, 2020 and beyond are doing everything they can to retain top talent, and part of that involves getting creative with […]

After days spent submitting applications online and countless interviews at numerous businesses, you finally have a job offer. The only problem? You don’t like the job. Maybe it’s the people you would be working with, the job itself, or the company culture. Is it still worth it to take a job you don’t want? It depends on your circumstances. Take the Job: You Need the Money If you’re in a dire situation and need money, you should take the job. After all, you might not be all that interested in the responsibilities or your soon-to-be-coworkers, but that could change later. The important thing is paying your living expenses. Don’t Take the Job: You Like Your Current Job More If you’re currently employed and like your job, don’t take on a new position you aren’t interested in just because you’re restless. If there’s a huge pay gap, talk to your boss about this new opportunity and see if you can negotiate a raise. Take the Job: It’s Easier to Job Search …

Your thoughts on employer discrimination. Something that comes up again and again from our readers is the amount of age discrimination they believe they face when looking for a job. To examine this issue further, we held a poll asking job seekers whether they felt age has ever been a factor in a hiring decision for a job. A whopping 84% said they believed their age was a component, while just 16% said “no.” Respondents were then asked to select their age group, with 48% falling in the 55 – 64 years old category. Survey respondents also provided real-life examples of perceived ageism, including: “I was told by the hiring supervisor, ‘I believe you are just too old to give us much time here. You’ll probably want to stay home and sit by the pool with the grandkids within a year.'” “I’ve been interviewed by several job offering companies, and when they realized how experienced I was and the number of years that I have been working, the inevitable statement …

Ah, Valentine’s Day. The birds are singing, couples are walking hand in hand, and love is in the air. But your resume is sitting at home alone, sad, and lonely on this most romantic of holidays. You’re their only hope. It’s time to schedule an update date with your resume! And if you’re looking for a gift that will really make your resume shine, have we got a deal for you: our best resume tip blogs, all absolutely free! Certifications to Boost Your Resume Your resume might need a bit of a makeover, but you can’t really give a document a trip to the spa. So why not spruce them up with some certifications? Certifications are documents that showcase your status or level of achievement to show companies you know your stuff. This article details certifications for popular career fields like human resources, sales, marketing, accounting, information technology, and more! Scary-Cool Words for Your Resume You want your resume to stand out from the competition. A great way to do …

Deliver your career dreams safe and sound Despite already having experience with several jobs, many working adults are unable to answer the age-old question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Our Job Spotlight monthly blog series is designed to help answer that question. In this series, we review all the basics of specific jobs, from pay and duties, to why people do the jobs they do. Mail Clerk In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re sorting through what it means to be a mail clerk. Required Education: High-School Diploma Pay Although pay varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, industry, geographic area, etc.), postal service clerks can make $32,000 per year or more. What Mail Clerks Do Mail Clerks deal with a variety of responsibilities, including: Sorting mail and packages Disposing of junk mail Delivering mail and packages to employees Communicating with vendors Using fax and scanning machines What Companies Look for in Mail Clerks Every position is different, but many companies need the following …

So, you’ve heard about staffing companies and they sound pretty great. A recruiter helps you connect with great companies, all at zero cost to you. But how do you choose which staffing company to work with? Easy; you look at their credentials. Express Employment Professionals was recently awarded the ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. What does that mean for job seekers like you? On average, candidates who have been placed by Best of Staffing winning agencies are 1.7 times more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies. But don’t take our word for it, read what our associates have to say about their experience with Express on our ClearlyRated profile page. Here are a few standouts:                                                   Which means that you might want to call …

The job market changes constantly, which means that college graduates face different challenges as the decades roll by. Depending on when you got your cap and gown, you might have a different opinion regarding what the employment landscape for 2020 graduates looks like now. We want to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts on the 2020 graduate employment landscape by voting in our poll. View Survey

Trying to get a leg up on the career ladder is challenging no matter your experience level, and with competition around every corner, making your resume stand out above the rest can prove difficult. One way to give your skill set a boost, as well as your resume, is to earn certifications relevant to your career field. To help determine what certifications might be right for you, here are a list of popular certifications organized by career field. Human Resources (HR) If you are in the HR field, certifications are accredited by the Human Resources Certification Institute ( HRCI ) or Society for Human Resource Management ( SHRM ) for the U.S., and Human Resources Professionals Association ( HRPA ) for Canada. All certifications require a specific amount of course work, followed by an exam. United States Associate Professional in Human Resources™ ( aPHR™ ) – This certification is perfect for those just entering the HR field. To be eligible to take the exam, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. For advanced HR certifications, check out …

To provide accurate and timely employment forecasts for business leaders, Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters conducts an ongoing Job Insights survey to track hiring trends across a wide range of industries. Express surveyed business owners, decision makers, and human resource professionals about the overall hiring trends in their markets and how those trends impact their hiring decisions. The majority of respondents (89%) hold decision-making roles regarding hiring for their companies and represent small- to medium-sized workforces: 1 to 50 employees: 55% 51 to 100 employees: 18% 101 to 250 employees: 15% 251 to 500 employees: 4% 501+ employees: 8% The competition to attract and retain the best talent continues in 2020. Recruiting and retaining top talent today requires a more strategic approach than ever before. Skilled, experienced workers hold all the cards and businesses must be willing to meet or exceed what the competition is offering to not only attract the best employees, but also keep them. In fact, according to the survey results, 78% of respondents say it will …

If you have a desk job, odds are you sit. A lot. You write documents, organize files, and take phone calls—all deskbound. And a sedentary lifestyle often leads to weight gain. CareerBuilder found that 56% of workers believe they are overweight, and 45% believe they’ve gained weight at their present job. The interesting part? The same study found that over a quarter of these employees were provided wellness benefits by their employers, but 63% didn’t take advantage of them! If you’re cubicle-confined yourself, you probably know one of the major reasons for this: exercising is hard to fit into a desk job schedule. However, there are a few things you can do during the workday to keep yourself slim and fit.   Get Those Steps In The easiest way to keep fit at work is to set a step goal and adhere to it during the day. Download an app like MyFitnessPal, or wear a step-tracking wristwatch, and get walking. Here are a few ways to add steps into your …

Desk job got ya down? Here’s a few tips. Day after day you sit in your cubicle, shuffling papers and filling out forms, waiting on other people to get their job done so you can finish up projects. And maybe scrolling through a few more Buzzfeed articles than you should be. Or you sit around in meetings where nothing is getting done, thinking about what’s for lunch. In short, you’re bored of your office job. Office life can be great for many of us, but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone! If you can’t handle the tiresome tedium any longer, you really only have two choices: spice things up or look for a job in a different field. Spice is Nice If a chef isn’t impressed by a bland piece of chicken, what does he do? He adds salt or spices to make a delicious dish. The same thing applies to your office job. For example, it’s possible your dislike of office work is due to a lack of …