Question 1

Do I pay any fees to Express Employment Professionals for finding me a job?

Accepted Answer

No, you are never charged a fee at Express to find a job.

Question 2

What types of jobs does Express Employment Professionals fill?

Accepted Answer

All types! From Office Services jobs to Light Industrial and Skilled Trades jobs, to Professional and Executive positions to Healthcare, Express places many types of jobs at all levels. Available jobs will vary from one Express location to the next, so contact your local Express Employment Specialist to learn about open positions. Or search available jobs now!

Question 3

Does Express Employment Professionals place people in full-time jobs and part-time jobs or just temporary jobs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Express provides a variety of ways you can work. Whether it's a full-time or part-time job or temporary assignments to work when you want to, we can help you find the right job to fit your needs and schedule.

Question 4

What determines if I get assigned to a job through Express Employment Professionals?

Accepted Answer

One of our client companies sends us a job request. We match the best applicants for the job requirements. When you’re a match and the client company agree, we’ll call to see if you’re available to work. If you accept the assignment, we’ll provide you with all the information you need. Once you complete the job assignment, contact your Express office to be placed back on our list of available workers to be considered for future assignments.

Question 5

Do I have to accept every job assignment?

Accepted Answer

It’s always your choice whether or not to accept an assignment. Flexibility is an Express advantage. Once you accept an assignment though, we depend on you to complete it.

Question 6

How long are the job assignments?

Accepted Answer

Assignments can last from four hours to a few weeks or even months. Some assignments can even develop into a full-time position. We will let you know the approximate length of the assignment before you accept it to make sure your availability matches the job requirements.

Question 7

What is the benefit of accepting a temporary job?

Accepted Answer

A temporary job assignment allows you to earn a paycheck while you explore career fields and gain new skills. Contacts you make on a temporary assignment can lead to a full-time position, future work, and positive references.

Question 8

How many temporary jobs turn into full-time positions with client companies?

Accepted Answer

According to the American Staffing Association, 80% of companies that use staffing services say staffing firms offer them a good way to find new employees. And 77% of employees working through staffing companies say those jobs are a good way to find full-time employment.

Question 9

What is the average length of a temporary assignment?

Accepted Answer

While all job assignments and client companies are different, the average length of an individual temporary assignment with Express is 16 weeks. Once you complete a job assignment, contact your Express office to be placed back on our list of available workers to be considered for future assignments.

Question 10

What is the average number of hours per week in a temporary assignment?

Accepted Answer

While we can’t guarantee a specific number of hours, Express Associates average 37 hours per week. All job markets vary, and the number of hours will vary based on a client company’s needs. However, one of the benefits of working with a staffing firm is that you have more control to tailor how you work to your lifestyle.

Question 11

How often can I work?

Accepted Answer

It depends on a variety of factors, including your availability, how often you’d like to work, how in-demand your skills are, and if we have jobs available for your skill set. Visit our Career Development section for resources to help make your skills more marketable.

Question 12

I have a friend who is looking for work; can Express Employment Professionals help them?

Accepted Answer

One-third of all Express associates come from associate referrals. We have a long history of helping our associates’ friends and families find good jobs, and we appreciate their referrals.

Question 13

What is a Workforce Account?

Accepted Answer

A Workforce Account is an online portal where Express associates can access important information like their payroll information or W-2 statements. To create a Workforce Account, go to Workforce.ExpressPros.com.

Question 14

What does franchising mean?

Accepted Answer

Franchising is the practice of selling the right to use a company’s successful business model. Your local Express office owner invested in the right to use the award-winning, proven methods and tools for staffing from Express Employment International. Your local Express team members are experts on the job market in your community and have access to all the resources of the international company.

Question 15

What employment brands are affiliated with Express Employment Professionals?

Accepted Answer

While Express Employment Professionals is the primary brand within the Express International family, other brands in the Express family that help individuals and companies with employment needs include Express Healthcare Staffing, Specialized Recruiting Group, and Frontline Recruitment Group.

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