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One day you wake up and realize you don’t really like your job. It could be your co-workers or your boss, or maybe the work just isn’t fulfilling. But there’s a difference between not loving your job and hating it so much you’re ready to quit. How do you tell if it’s time for you to move on? Here are a few warning signs to keep in mind. Burnout If you spend every night dreading work the next day, you might be suffering from burnout. According to WebMD, burnout is “a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped.” Light cases of burnout can be alleviated by a week or two of vacation, but if you really and truly just can’t handle the job anymore, it’s probably time to move on. WebMD goes on to note symptoms of burnout can include the following: Unmanageable workloads Unfair treatment at work Confusing work responsibilities Lack of communication or support from managers Immense deadline pressure If you find yourself suffering from burnout, ask …

“It’s never too late to follow your dreams.” We hear that phrase all the time, but is it really true? For some celebrities it is. Tiffany Haddish worked on her standup comedy for years before she made her big splash in the film “Girls Trip,” and Samuel L. Jackson didn’t get real attention until he played “Gator” in “Jungle Fever.” Julia Child was 49 when she published “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in 1961. And finally, Oprah was 32 when her talk show received national syndication. You can pursue your dreams at any age. But what that looks like can change depending on your own situation. Here are a few of our tips. Don’t Quit Your Day Job All great passions start with a hobby. If you can afford to leave your job and strike out on your own as a musician, actor, designer of model planes, baker, Youtuber, or whatever your heart desires, go for it! But if you still need a source of income, there’s nothing wrong …

By Julie Neal, Corporate Communications and PR Specialist for Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters Many Americans had big plans going into 2020 of finishing school and entering the workforce as a top candidate or returning to college for additional training to get a promotion. But then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and put everything on hold. In a recently released survey from The Harris Poll, commissioned by Express Employment Professionals, 15% of U.S. adults know someone who dropped out of primary or secondary school, while 35% know someone who dropped out of the workforce entirely during the pandemic. And only a slight majority (56%) say the U.S. is taking the right steps to help students recover. So, what can you do to make sure you aren’t left behind after the pandemic fully subsides? For Job Seekers Finding work is a challenge, especially if you’re told you don’t have the right skills or experience after completing your education. Keep the following in mind: You are not alone. This frustration is shared by …

Recently we held an open-answer poll asking you what the toughest part of the job search is in today’s work environment. It was a popular question, and we received over 100 responses. You guys had a lot to say! Here are a few of the most popular answers and some Job Journey blog articles to help out. I feel overqualified for the jobs I want to try. It can be tough to change careers when you’re truly overqualified. Check out this blog for tips on taking on the issue. The job search websites are confusing. There are a ton of job search websites out there, and many are less than intuitive. Here are our tips on using some of the most popular ones. COVID-19 still makes it tough to find a job. It’s hard to know if an employer is really following COVID-19 guidelines. Ask these questions so you’ll be informed before you accept a position. Ageism is hard to deal with. Sometimes employers can’t see past your age. Maybe …

Sometimes, the job search process can feel like a war. You spend hours prepping for battle, reviewing answers to interview questions, and filling out online applications, and then it all comes down to a final showdown interview against the HR manager. It’s easy to think they want you to lose. But in reality, HR managers are on your side. They’re hoping you’re the best applicant for the job so they can fill the position and move on to the next opening. That’s why it’s so important to make a good first impression with your resume. You want to stand out right away as a stellar applicant, the answer to their problem. And that starts by avoiding easy resume mistakes. Here are some of the top mistakes according to a survey from CareerBuilder. Spelling Mistakes Seventy-seven percent of HR managers surveyed by CareerBuilder said they stop looking at a resume because of typos or bad grammar. You want to put your best foot forward, and that isn’t going to happen if …

Put together your career with an electronics assembly position! 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. Electronics Assembler In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re exploring what it means to be an electronics assembler. Required Education: Generally, a high school degree. Pay Although pay varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, industry, geographic area, etc.), electronics assemblers can start out making as much as $18 an hour. What Electronics Assemblers Do: Electronics Assemblers deal with a variety of responsibilities, including: Assembling and attaching electronic components using hand-soldering and other machinery Working with product specification sheets to guide the assembly process Performing quality assurance tests throughout the assembly process, including checking connections and measuring …

We’ve written before about answering interviews questions. We even created an eBook full of them! But now we want to hear from you. We want to know how you would answer one of the most common interview questions: Where do you see yourself in five years? Let us know by answering below!

For hourly workers, earning time and a half can sometimes be awesome and well worth the extra hours. But it can be less than great when you have plans or want to spend time with your family. Unfortunately, saying no to overtime is a bit difficult because of something called mandatory overtime. What is Mandatory Overtime? As defined by Business Management Daily, mandatory overtime is “the practice of requiring employees to work more than a standard 40-hour workweek.” Other words for it are forced or compulsory overtime. Although an employee may refuse to work mandatory overtime, it is completely legal for an employer to fire an employee that chooses to do so. The Fair Labor Standards act (FLSA) is the relevant law when it comes to mandatory overtime. Instead of prohibiting employees working over 40 hours a week, it states that all such extra hours are paid at one and a half the hourly rate. Employers like mandatory overtime for several reasons. They can use mandatory overtime as needed during …

The pandemic changed the way we worked. Many companies transitioned to remote work, and some realized staying remote was a feasible option. Growmotely recently conducted a study and found that 97% of employees surveyed don’t wish to return to a full-time office environment. In order to attract top talent, companies are now offering remote opportunities that didn’t exist previously. If you’re looking for a remote job, check out these great opportunities. Travel Agent Although traditional travel agents are harder to find in the world now because of how easy online options can make it to plan your own trip, many are now working from home. Travel agents can provide a truly custom travel experience, by creating schedules and itineraries for vacations and business trips. Some travel agents work for themselves, while others work for large agencies. Tutor If you have specialized knowledge in a subject, you might want to look into becoming a tutor. This can mean helping high schoolers with tough subjects, giving college students a hand with prepping …

A whopping 82% of companies expect to face hiring challenges over the next year, leaving plenty of opportunities for workers with the right skills. The biggest issue finding those workers is increased competition in the job market, followed by the available talent pool not matching company’s needs, and trouble assessing candidates’ skills during the hiring process. This is according to a new poll from The Harris Poll which was commissioned by Express Employment Professionals. At 40% of the companies that have open positions, U.S. hiring decision-makers say this is due to a lack of applicants with hard skills (46%) and soft skills (39%). Additionally, nearly 1 in 3 say they lack applicants with relevant experience (31%). While this is tough news for businesses, the time has never been better for individuals looking for a new job or possibly a career change. Find the Industry that Matches Your Skillset If you are a skilled worker, you may jump to the top of a recruiter’s list. In this hot labor market, if …