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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    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.

  • 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. 


    • COVID-19 Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

      COVID-19 is still changing the way we work, which means it’s changing the way we interview, too. When it comes to asking questions, you want to cover not only what safety measures your potential employer has in place, but also show that you recognize the pandemic is having major repercussions for companies. Here are a few questions to ask. What problems does this role help your company solve during these challenging times? The pandemic has made it difficult for companies to operate as usual, and many are not hiring in they way they traditionally would. If they are hiring, that means they have a very specific need that has to be filled regardless of the pandemic. Asking this question shows that you’re both interested in the company as a whole and want to help to the best of your ability. I’ve seen that your company values [insert key qualities here], what other employee qualities have you found essential since the pandemic? With COVID-19 causing many companies to rethink many long-held …

      Thu, 13 Aug 2020

    • Helping Someone Find a Job During Covid-19

      COVID-19 is still changing how we live and work across the country. Due to a decrease to in-person interactions, some businesses have suffered major downturns in business. This has resulted in job losses in many industries, like leisure and hospitality and food service. Although some of these industries will eventually bounce back, many individuals can’t wait for that to happen. It’s easy to get discouraged when you need a job now, but your industry isn’t hiring. If you have a friend or loved one who is feeling down and out in their job search, there are a few ways you can help. Let’s dig in. Talk to them about their job search interests The job search looks different during COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, it’s possible that the industry your friend or loved one used to work in just isn’t hiring right now. Talk to them about their interests and see if you can point them toward an industry that is currently hiring. Don’t make everything about the job search …

      Tue, 11 Aug 2020

    • Job Spotlight: Industrial Machine Builder

      Learn about a career as an industrial machine builder. 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 monthly Job Spotlight 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. Industrial Machine Builder In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re putting together what it takes to be an industrial machine builder. Key qualities include attention to detail and adhering to safety guidelines. Required Education: Typically, a high school diploma. Pay This varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, geographic area, industry, etc.), but industrial machine operators can make as much as $24 to $27 an hour or more. What Industrial Machine Builders Do: Industrial machine builders deal with a variety of responsibilities, including: Building and assembling plastic welding machines Testing and ensuring proper assembly of equipment to …

      Fri, 07 Aug 2020