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.

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    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. 


    • Poll Results: Top Factors that Make Your Work Fulfilling

      Do you find your job enjoyable? Why does your job make you happy? In July, we asked our readers to list the top factors that made their work fulfilling. Here’s what you had to say: With 16%, the top answer to the monthly poll was “You feel like your work makes a difference/is meaningful,” followed by “Ability to provide for your family,” with 11%. With another 11% of the votes, readers said the “Ability to use their skills/expertise,” while 10% of respondents cited “Supportive leadership/boss” as a top factor that makes their work fulfilling. The rest of the results are as follows: “You have a high level of work-life balance” (10%) “Great co-worker relationships” (9%) “Overall positive company culture” (9%) “You feel like you’re growing/developing” (8%) “Belief in the company’s values/mission” (6%) “Performance recognition from leadership/managers/colleagues” (4%) “Interesting/unique projects” (4%) Another 2% of respondents chose the “other” option. Here are a few of their responses: “Ability to help others and influence positive change.” “Making what I feel is a good …

      Thu, 18 Aug 2022

    • How to Focus on Self to Better Lead Others Using the SOAR Model

      While there are many different types of leadership, the practice of self-leadership may be the most important style to not only build up oneself but also to inspire others to be the best versions of themselves. One model that helps individuals focus on self-leadership is the SOAR method. Developed by Tony Gambill and Scott Carbonara and highlighted in their book Getting It Right When It Matters Most, the SOAR model for self-leadership highlights four areas of focus: Self, Outlook, Action, and Reflection. The SOAR Model – Self, Outlook, Action, and Reflection In the Self aspect of the SOAR model, individuals are encouraged to understand the specific traits that make them who they are, including personality, characteristics, habits, etc. It is also imperative to understand one’s own strengths and weaknesses to be fully self-aware. In a recent article, Gambill highlights several statements that are important to note during this stage, including: I can describe the environment that brings out my Best Self. I can describe the environment that brings out my Worst Self. I understand my …

      Tue, 16 Aug 2022

    • On the Job Podcast: All Season 6 Episodes Available for Streaming!

      Need a podcast to listen to on your way to work or on your lunch break? The full season of the Express Employment Professionals’ On the Job podcast is now available for streaming! During this season, we focused on how people and businesses are getting back to work. Let’s call it “The Great Transformation.” Employers need people to work more than ever, and we’ll be hearing from people navigating this new normal for themselves as they find their life’s work. If you haven’t had a chance to listen or if you missed an episode, you may catch up on all eight episodes below! Season 6, Episode 1: The Great Transformation Brown University economist Mark Blyth sets the stage for Season 6 of “On The Job” by telling the story of how we got where we are today. Season 6, Episode 2: Minding the Store General store manager Karen Banks perseveres through the turbulence of losing her employees, and the huge influx of customers coming into her small Vermont town. Season …

      Thu, 11 Aug 2022