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.
Computer-based tutorials, from beginning to advanced.
Verbal and written communication skills for any job that requires interaction with customers.
Introduction to worksite, tools, and equipment used on a job including job safety and proper use.
Video based training on the job market forecast, resumes and interviewing, how to find job openings, and building a career path.
Video training on the job market forecast, resumes and interviewing, how to find job openings, and building a career path.
Learn what format is best for your resume – PDF vs Word, and how to achieve work/life balance.
As local economies slowly recover from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some business leaders are looking to start bringing jobs back to meet anticipated demands in their markets. Hiring managers have a large talent pool to choose from these days. But with so many qualified individuals, how can you make sure you choose the right employee? Poor hiring can cost an employer up to 150% of a workers’ salary, so before you decide to hire your next employee, it’s important to know what to look for in a perfect hire. Organizational Needs The most obvious focus you should have when hiring is aimed at specific organizational needs. Just because your business has the capital to bring back employees, doesn’t mean that hiring for the same positions you once had is the best move going forward. The world has changed, and businesses are changing with it. Analyze your current needs and decide the best way to fill them. For example, some businesses are deciding to add more of a …
Tue, 22 Sep 2020
Micromanaging from a distance isn’t fun. Working from home has its benefits. You don’t have to commute to work, you can wear whatever you want, and you might have a bit more leeway in setting your own schedule. However, there are definite disadvantages as well. And one of those is working for a difficult boss. Some managers might be great at managing their team in the workplace, but terrible at communicating remotely. Others may be less-than-stellar managers in general and managing remotely just makes their controlling tendencies even more evident. Regardless of what type of remote boss you’re working for, we wanted to provide a few ways to make interactions easier. Communicate (but not too much) Some managers find it difficult to know an employee is working if they can’t physically see them typing away at their keyboard or workstation. These types of managers can get thrown for a loop from working remotely and might start checking in with you numerous times throughout the day. This is fine, but if …
Thu, 17 Sep 2020
Your first managerial position can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. You want to show your company that you were the right choice for this promotion, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out where to start. You may face some growing pains when you get started, so the key thing to remember is that you’re new to this management thing. It’s okay to take time to adjust to the role. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Start Studying Before the Promotion When a promotion is coming, you’ll typically have some idea that it’s about to happen. For example, your boss might ask if you’re interested in the position. When that happens, immediately start thinking about the management styles you’ve worked under in the past. What did you like? What did you think could be improved? Your own management style, at least at first, will be a combination of what you liked from previous managers. You’ll be able to grow from there. Know Your Team As a …
Tue, 15 Sep 2020