You should never stop picking up or refining skills! At Express in Marin County, we offer our Job Seekers free training resources and programs so you can keep learning and better your chances at getting hired for one of the many job opportunities we offer!
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.
Could a position like this wash away your career worries? 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 Job Spotlight monthly 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. Plumber In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re plumbing the depths of what it means to be a plumber. Required Education: Typically, a high school diploma or the equivalent. Many plumbers learn through an apprenticeship, while some attend a technical school. A license is usually required. Pay Although pay varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, industry, geographic area, etc.), Plumbers make as much as $53,910 per year or more. Some plumbers can also work for themselves, potentially earning more while setting their own schedule. What Plumbers Do: Plumbers deal with a variety of responsibilities, including: …
Fri, 06 Dec 2019
A new year comes with new resolutions, and for many that can include finding a new job or embarking on a new career. The economy is doing well in general, but what does that mean for you specifically? Finding a new job can be tough—there are plenty of hurdles that come with finding a new job, from family obligations and retooling your resume to competing with other job seekers and researching new companies. To better provide you with useful content, we want to know what you think your job search will be like in 2020. Let us know by voting in our poll! Do you have anything else to say about the job search in 2020? Let us know in the comments section below!
Tue, 03 Dec 2019
You’ve accomplished a major goal; why aren’t you happy? You nailed the interview and got a job offer for a great position. So, everything should feel great! But it doesn’t. You’re anxious. Not sure if you’re the right person for the job, not certain you’ll be able to handle all the responsibilities you signed up for. A clinical research paper published in the Journal of Behavioral Science estimated that 70% of the population has experienced this feeling, known as imposter syndrome, so you’re not alone. As noted by NBC News, psychologist Dr. Renee Carr defines those who experience imposter syndrome as “male and female achievers who are psychologically uncomfortable with acknowledging their role in their success.” Here are a few tips on dealing with imposter syndrome when it comes to a new job. You Are Enough This might sound simple, but it’s important to realize that you got this job for a reason. You might not be sure about your abilities, but your interviewer sure is. You may never know …
Thu, 28 Nov 2019