Reader Surveys

Poll Results: Work Perks That Get Employees to Stay

By on Thursday, September 19, 2019

Here’s what you had to say.

Since we’re living in a job seeker’s market, many employers offer a little extra something to retain top talent. One way to do that is with great perks, like working from home or a relaxed dress code.

We wanted to figure out which perks our readers prefer, so we asked in our August poll. Here’s what happened.

“Remote work opportunities” took the lead, with 61% of the vote, while “Flextime” followed close behind at 58%. Next in line were “Student loan repayment/college tuition assistance” at 40%, while “Relaxed dress code” and “Gym memberships” followed at 38% and 37%, respectively.

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Answering the Interview Question The Job Search

Answering the Interview Question: If You Could Change Something about Your Past (Or Current) Job, What Would It Be?”

By on Tuesday, September 17, 2019

They just want to get to know you

Many job seekers get stumped by this question because they make it much harder than it needs to be. They either say too little (so they aren’t complaining about a past job), or say too much too much (which can make an interviewer think they were a problem employee).

So long as you’re honest, answering the question can be easy. Follow these guidelines and you’ll be just fine.

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Job Interviews The Job Search

VIDEO: Top Interviewer Pet Peeves

By on Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Interview mistakes to avoid

When you’re in an interview, have you ever found yourself wishing you could read your interviewer’s mind? That way you’d be able to answer every question perfectly, never make any mistakes, and get the job.

Unfortunately, we can’t help you discover your inner telepathic superhero. However, we can connect you with interviewers that will tell you, point blank, what they don’t like to see in interviews.

At a recent event, we asked a few of our top interviewers what their interview pet peeves are. Here’s what they had to say!

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Job Spotlight

Job Spotlight: AutoCAD Drafter

By on Friday, September 6, 2019

We’re drawing up plans for your career with AutoCAD Drafter job info!

Despite already having experience with several jobs, many working adults are unable to answer that 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.

AutoCAD Drafter

In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re designing a bit of information regarding AutoCAD drafters. Responsibilities include everything from gathering drawings and specifications, calculating material and equipment requirements, to setting up production methods.

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Reader Surveys Uncategorized

Question of the Month: Are Employer-Provided Benefits a Factor in Your Decision to Work for a Company?

By on Tuesday, September 3, 2019

The job market has more open positions than qualified job seekers looking for those positions, which means companies have to be competitive to attract talent.

One way to do this is with great benefits. To find out what you think about company-provided benefits, we’re asking about it in this month’s poll. Let us know!

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At Work The Daily Grind

[Infographic] White, Grey, and Blue Collar Workers: Who They Are and What They Think

By on Thursday, August 29, 2019

Following the inaugural survey of America’s blue collar workers in 2018, Express Employment Professionals has partnered once again with The Harris Poll to learn more about how today’s white collar workers compare with blue collar employees and those who fall in the middle-grey collar professions.

Despite a similar outlook of the future, regardless of collar color, the survey revealed American workers have substantial student loan debt, are not saving enough for retirement, but feel their jobs provide a good living for the present.

Not sure what grey collar work is? Or maybe you’re just looking for more info. Check out the infographic!

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