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.
Interviews. You have an hour, maybe less, to make an incredible first impression. But that’s tough! There are so many ways you could mess up, from arriving late to wearing the wrong clothes to sharing too much of your personal life. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. As a staffing company, we have plenty of experience with interviews. That means that we know what works and what doesn’t. Using Your Cell Phone That text, email, or social media update is right there, buzzing in your pocket. Resist the urge to check it! Interviewers are trying to get to know you, and that can’t really happen when you’re staring at a screen. Consider turning your phone off before walking into your meeting. Give your interviewer your undivided attention. If you don’t, they might think you lack focus and choose another candidate. Not Asking Any Questions (Or Asking the Wrong Ones) At the end of the interview, most interviewers ask if you have any questions. You should always have a few …
Thu, 13 Jun 2019
When we think of workplace injuries, our thoughts turn to accidents on construction sites or unfortunate incidents involving warehouse fork-lifts. However, plenty of injuries happen in offices every day. From tripping over electrical cords to slipping on someone’s spilled lunch, you never know what could cause an injury. Here’s a handy flyer to make sure you end up safe and sound.
Wed, 12 Jun 2019
Connections make the world go ‘round Very few people enjoy professional networking events, and according to a study put out by Administrative Science Quarterly, there’s a reason for that. These events don’t work. Ninety-five percent of attendees hope to make new contacts, yet spend over 50% of the event talking to people they already know. Another study from the same journal shows that networking to advance your career can actually make you feel uncomfortable. Turns out folks don’t like using people for their own nefarious career-furthering purposes. All of that is why Natasha Lyonne, star of Netflix’s Russian Doll and Orange is the New Black, has a simple two-step approach to networking. She spoke of her approach at The Cut’s “How I Get It Done” conference in New York, covered by Quartz. Get Out of the House “You gotta leave the house in this life,” Lyonne said. “I don’t want to do anything ever … If you give me a day off, my dream is to stay in bed all …
Tue, 11 Jun 2019