The Job Search

Do’s and Don’ts of Helping Your Adult Child or Grandchild Get a Job

It’s graduation season, and at Express Employment Professionals, we hear from plenty of adults looking to find their child or grandchild a job.

We understand. Your child or grandchild worked extremely hard to obtain their diploma or degree. It can be difficult to enter the job market after high school or college, and the more people who assist your son, daughter, or grandchild in their job search, the better.

However, there are right and not-so-right ways to help these aspiring employees find a job. Let’s dig in. (more…)

3 Proactive Steps to Take After a Layoff

No one wants to experience a layoff, but recent layoff announcements from well-known companies have sparked concern among workers who are unsure whether their jobs are also in jeopardy or not. If you were recently laid off or know someone who has, it can be a confidence killer, but it doesn’t have to be.

Here are three proactive steps to keep your career on track and remain diligent for the next opportunity. (more…)

Part 1: Job Search Checklist for Landing a Job

There are about 10 million jobs left unfilled every month!

This means you have the pick of the litter if you play your cards differently from all the other candidates.

Many job seekers do not prepare for their job search in advance and ultimately fail to land their dream job.

But this won’t happen to you. Unlike your competitors, you’re going to prepare well before you even begin your job search.

And here’s a job search checklist to help you do just that. (more…)