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As more and more people get the COVID-19 vaccine, local and national numbers improve, or new safety measures are implemented, workers will begin re-entering their workplaces. However, what a safe workplace looks like varies by person. Whether it’s regular health screenings, mask requirements, social-distancing measures, or something else, we want to hear from you. Let us know by voting in our poll!  

Maybe this is your dream company to work for. Or perhaps they just offer several jobs matching your career interests. Whatever the reason, you’ve found yourself applying to the same company multiple times. But is this really a good idea? The answer may vary depending on your unique situation. Here are a few factors that might impact your decision. The Size of the Company If you’re applying to different jobs in a huge company with multiple departments that don’t really interact, there’s no issue with applying to multiple jobs. The team you’re applying with may not even know you applied for another job at the company. However, if you’re applying to a smaller company where everything goes through the HR department, applying multiple times might not be the best idea. There’s nothing wrong with waiting a while to apply again, but if you apply to every job a small company offers within a short window of time, you run the risk of overexposure. Your Qualifications Sometimes you just don’t have …

Interviews can be intimidating, but your first day on the job can sometimes seem even more daunting. You don’t know any of your co-workers and haven’t found out the details of your day-to-day responsibilities. But it’s vital to work through the nerves. Making a good first impression (to both your co-workers and your manager) is very important. Dollar Shave Club held a study of 2,000 people and observed that, upon meeting a person, 69% formed a first impression before the individual even spoke. In addition, hiring and training a new employee is expensive. Glassdoor discovered the average company spends approximately $4,000 to hire a new worker, while The 2017 Training Industry Report found that about $1,886 was spent to train each employee. You want to show your manager that they made the right choice. Here’s how. Prepare Introductions Since it’s your first day on the job, nobody is going to know who you are. You’re going to be answering the same questions over and over, so take some time beforehand …

An unempathetic boss is one lacking in emotional intelligence. What’s emotional intelligence? As defined by Psychology Today, the term “refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.” Essentially, an unempathetic boss doesn’t understand what other people are feeling. Not all unempathetic bosses are the same. Some are excited for their jobs but unable to realize their decisions are wildly unpopular, while others keep to a hands-off approach and expect employees to complete goals regardless of their home situation. In extreme circumstances, this can result in a boss who cares about employee performance over employee wellbeing. It can be difficult to work with a manager who doesn’t understand their employees, since they may be less than willing to allow employees time to spend with their families or understand how a death in the family or sick relative might affect employee work performance. This can result in a tense work atmosphere. However, there are a few things you can do to cope. …

In January, we asked what topics you wanted to see on Job Journey in 2021, and your responses were off the charts! From more interview tips and resume help to specific job questions, you had a lot to say. Here are a few of the top topics you were interested in that we’ll delve into this year! Interviewing: From Remote to In-Person 2020 was quite the year, and the job search looks different than ever before. Interviewing in-person is less common now, with phone and remote interviews being the preferred options for many companies. However, many of you noted in your responses that you’d still like to review in-person interview tips to be prepared as businesses begin to bring them back, and we’re here to help! We’ll be featuring numerous blogs on interviewing, including one that will compare in-person, remote, and phone interviews. How are they similar? How are they different? We’ll see! Networking and Connecting with Potential Employers in a Digital Age With so much of our lives being …

It’s that time of year! Pink baked goods are everywhere, boxes of chocolate are on sale, and cards decorated with hearts are popping up in every store. Valentine’s Day is just a few days away! But before you think about that extra-special someone, what about your extra-special self? The job search can be tough, and it’s easy to lose hope. If you’re feeling a bit down, here are a few tips to feel the love again! Take Some Time Apart When a couple is going through a bit of a rough patch, they might decide to spend some time apart. They still love each other, but a bit of time away from each other can help them sort out their feelings. The same applies to the job search. If you find yourself getting rejected from potential jobs over and over, don’t be afraid to take a few hours or even a few days off. The job search is a job in and of itself, and everyone gets burnt out sometimes. …

Learn about a career as a contact tracer.   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.   Contact Tracer In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re taking a look at what it means to be a Contact Tracer. Contacting individuals who may have come in contact with a person diagnosed with a respiratory illness such as COVID-19 and collecting further information is an essential part of the job.   Required Education A high school diploma or equivalent is a requirement.   Pay This varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, geographic area, industry, etc.), but Contact Tracers can make as much as $15 – $18 per hour.   What Contract Tracers Do They …

Express Employment Professionals makes it our mission to help good people find good work. Our commitment to providing great service to employees and clients has been recognized by ClearlyRated with the Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards. Express also received Best of Staffing Talent Diamond Award for providing superior service to candidates for at least five consecutive years. In partnership with presenting sponsor CareerBuilder and gold sponsors Indeed and Talent.com, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Award winners are proven industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and candidates. A Win for Job Seekers Candidates who have been placed by winning agencies are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided compared to those working with non-winning agencies. More than 68% of placed job candidates gave Express a satisfaction score of 9 or 10 out of 10 compared to the industry average of 40%. “After one of the most turbulent years in modern history, winners of the 2021 Best of Staffing award …

Recently, there’s been talk about a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour. Some are excited about this change, while others are less so. Given that this issue impacts many of our readers, we wanted to see what you had to say. Let us know your thoughts about a minimum wage of $15 an hour by voting in our poll!

Whether you’re between jobs, looking for a more flexible work arrangement, or just testing the waters of something different, short-term, contract work assignments are a great way to advance your career. Contract work comes in all shapes and sizes. And for those professionals who embrace the opportunity, the reward is often much more than a foot in the door for the job of their dreams. Develops your skills and experience First and foremost, contract work assignments provide an incredible opportunity to develop your skills and build expertise. From young professionals who want more hands-on experience in their chosen fields to seasoned veterans of the business world looking for a new challenge, the shorter-term nature of this type of work assignment allows exposure to broad range of projects, team dynamics, and work environments, which in turn, creates more well-rounded professionals and stellar resumes. Shows your commitment If you find yourself between jobs or long-term unemployed because of changes in your industry or factors like a global pandemic, contract work assignments are …