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.

  • White Papers

    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. 


    • VIDEO: Interview Questions to Watch Out For

      Know what interviewers plan on asking before you’re even in the room Interviews are nerve-wracking because many applicants don’t know what to expect. What questions will pop up? What kind of personality will their interviewer have? If you’re worried about an upcoming interview, check out this quick video. We asked a few of our top recruiters what their go-to interview questions are, and they even detailed a few of their favorite answers. Each of the recruiters here is a different type of interviewer. Some prefer open-ended creative questions, while others tend to ask experience-based questions. Think of this as a chance to meet a few interviewer personality types so you won’t be as nervous on the big day.     Looking for more interview tips? Check out these blogs. And if you’re ready to take the next step and find a job you love, call Express Employment Professionals today! It’s our mission to help great people find great jobs. You can call a local office, register online, or download the …

      Wed, 20 Nov 2019

    • Trending Job Stats

      Finding the perfect job isn’t easy. Understanding the current job market conditions,  job applications, phone interviews, in-person interviews, and more—it can be a lot. To bring you up to speed on job seeker news this quarter, we’ve done our research and put job statistics and job search news all in one place.   Let’s dig in.   4th Quarter Job Stats According to Express Employment Professionals’ Fourth Quarter 2019 Job Insights Survey, employers remain generally optimistic about the employment market for the fourth quarter of 2019. 89% of employers said their markets are either “trending up” (40%) or “staying the same” (49%) Only 11% forecast a downward trend in employment activity 93% do not plan to eliminate any positions within key segments in the fourth quarter The top five segments hiring in the fourth quarter of 2019 include: General Labor (Industrial): 34% Skilled Labor (Industrial): 28% Administrative/Office Clerical: 18% Accounting/Finance: 7% Engineering: 6%   Job Search Protect Your Resume from Age Discrimination SimplyHired.Com – Oct. 2, 2019 Age discrimination is …

      Tue, 19 Nov 2019

    • Poll Results: Do You Prefer Part-Time or Full-Time Work?

      Here’s what you had to say. Full-time work offers benefits, a dependable schedule, and stability, while part-time work offers flexibility and the freedom to work in various industries. Neither one is objectively better than the other, but odds are that one of them is better for you as an individual.To discover which type of work our readers favored, we asked for your thoughts in a recent poll. Most of you, 62%, preferred full-time work, while 38% of you preferred part-time work. Those who prefer part-time work listed why they felt that way, with answers including: I enjoy the flexibility to go to doctor’s appointments and do chores at home. I watch my grandchildren during the day, so I need flexibility. Part-time work motivates me to complete work in a more efficient manner. I simplified my life and work just isn’t the most important thing anymore. A part-time job allows me to support my passion with income. At the end of the day, most folks prefer the dependability of a full-time …

      Thu, 14 Nov 2019