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.
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
According to a survey conducted by Everest College as reported by GlobalNewswire, 92% of people are stressed by at least one thing about the job interview process. Interviews are stressful because job applicants don’t always know what to expect. That’s where Answering the Interview Question comes in. The posts shared in this series detail how to handle the toughest interview questions to relieve some of that stress. If you missed the series, here’s a recap of some of our favorite pieces. Why Are You Leaving Your Current Job/Company? Your answer will vary depending on your own reasons for leaving your last or current job, but these answers are a good starting point. “There weren’t many opportunities for advancement at XYZ company, and I’m ready to move on to the next phase of my career.” You might be tempted to say something like “they wouldn’t ever give me a promotion so I quit,” but that doesn’t reflect very well on you as an employee. Keep things simple and avoid complaining about …
Thu, 10 Sep 2020