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. 


    • Thank You, Express Associates!

      It’s that time of year again when the holidays have arrived. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, let us reflect on all we have to be grateful for. Take some time this week as you gather with family and friends to reflect on the year that has passed and what you want to achieve in 2023. All of us at Job Journey wish you a very happy and joyous Thanksgiving. At Express Employment Professionals, our daily goal and mission are to put people to work and provide hope. This year, we are thankful for: The half million Express associates who work for us and help our client companies fulfill their production and staffing needs. Our associates who are committed to enhancing the communities where they work and live. Through you, Express is making a real difference in many parts of the world and will continue to do so in the future. You choosing Express to help you find a job. We are so proud as a company to have such dedicated …

      Wed, 23 Nov 2022

    • Job Spotlight: Painter

      If you enjoy transforming spaces, choosing a profession as a painter may be the right path for you. Commercial, industrial, and residential painters are among the painting jobs you can work to help build a diverse portfolio. The Job Spotlight blog series this month delves into what it means to be a painter. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, painters apply paint, stain, and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, large machinery and equipment, bridges, and other structures. Required Education: There are no formal education requirements to become a painter. Some technical schools offer optional certificates in painting, but training usually takes place on the job. Pay: Pay varies depending on multiple factors (e.g., experience, geographic area, etc.). According to Salary.com, a painter’s salary typically ranges between $38,174 and $48,525.   What Do Painters Do? Painters deal with a variety of responsibilities, including but not limited to: Protect floors, furniture, and trim by covering surfaces with drop cloths and tarps and securing with tape Install scaffolding and raise ladders Fill holes and cracks …

      Tue, 22 Nov 2022

    • Talking About Your Job During the Holidays

      Many people take time off work to spend time with loved ones during the holiday season, and one topic of conversation that might come up is your job. We want to help you navigate the conversation about your job during the holidays so you can enjoy your time off without spending the majority of it talking about work. After all, you’re on vacation, so make the most of it. If you enjoy your job: If you like what you do for work, talking about it during the holidays probably won’t be dreadful. Try focusing on an upcoming project you’re excited about, the promotion you recently received, or what you’ll be doing in your new role. Maybe even encourage the other person to share about their job. If your job makes you unhappy: Work can be unpleasant and stressful, especially if you dislike what you do. Perhaps there are some issues with the company culture, or you’ve been waiting for a promised promotion that you have yet to receive. If that door is …

      Thu, 17 Nov 2022