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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  • Computer Software

    Computer-based tutorials, from beginning to advanced.

  • Communication Training

    Verbal and written communication skills for any job that requires interaction with customers.

  • Safety Education

    Introduction to worksite, tools, and equipment used on a job including job safety and proper use. 

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    Nonprofit Guide

    Some job seekers struggle due to barriers in their life. This guide can be a helpful resource for those...

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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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    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. 


    • Question of the Month: Will You Find a New Job in 2020?

      A new year comes with new resolutions, and for many that can include finding a new job or embarking on a new career. The economy is doing well in general, but what does that mean for you specifically? Finding a new job can be tough—there are plenty of hurdles that come with finding a new job, from family obligations and retooling your resume to competing with other job seekers and researching new companies. To better provide you with useful content, we want to know what you think your job search will be like in 2020. Let us know by voting in our poll! Do you have anything else to say about the job search in 2020? Let us know in the comments section below!

      Tue, 03 Dec 2019

    • Is it Normal to Dread a New Job?

      You’ve accomplished a major goal; why aren’t you happy? You nailed the interview and got a job offer for a great position. So, everything should feel great! But it doesn’t. You’re anxious. Not sure if you’re the right person for the job, not certain you’ll be able to handle all the responsibilities you signed up for. A clinical research paper published in the Journal of Behavioral Science estimated that 70% of the population has experienced this feeling, known as imposter syndrome, so you’re not alone. As noted by NBC News, psychologist Dr. Renee Carr defines those who experience imposter syndrome as “male and female achievers who are psychologically uncomfortable with acknowledging their role in their success.” Here are a few tips on dealing with imposter syndrome when it comes to a new job. You Are Enough This might sound simple, but it’s important to realize that you got this job for a reason. You might not be sure about your abilities, but your interviewer sure is. You may never know …

      Thu, 28 Nov 2019

    • It’s Okay to Quit Your Job—But You Need to Have a Plan

      Nearly half (49%) of employees are unsatisfied with their jobs. It could be due to a bad boss, lack of work/life balance, or simply that they don’t enjoy the work they do. If any of that sounds familiar, it might be time to quit your job. But that means the uncertainty of a new job, a change in pay, and plenty of other complications. A solid plan is one way to cut down on those concerns. First things first: start looking for a job now, while you’re still employed. Traditional wisdom dictates that it’s easier to find a job when you’re already employed, and research backs it up. As noted by Quartz, Columbia University economists and the Federal Reserve Banks of Chicago and New York studied the job-seeking activities of 2,900 people, aged 18 to 64, and discovered that: Employed individuals were both more likely to get contacted by potential employers and receive referrals from their contacts. Employer response rate to people with jobs was four times higher than that …

      Tue, 26 Nov 2019