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

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, May 18, 2023

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…)

At Work

Infographic: How to Ask Great Questions at Work

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, April 13, 2023

We shared an infographic with you in March that broke down the five scenarios for asking for a raise. This month, we have another “how to” for you. Many of us have career-related questions that we need answered.

Questions arise on the job. The key to asking great questions is to make them clear and effective so that they can be properly answered.

NetCredit provides several ways to get your great questions answered at work. Check out the infographic below for a list of work situations and the types of questions you can ask to get the most helpful response. (more…)

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Is It Okay to Quit Your New Job?

By Job Journey on Thursday, April 11, 2019

You thought you got your dream job but it turned out to be a nightmare. Can you quit?

You researched a company and loved what you read. You get through the interview and learn about killer benefits, your own parking space, and free food on Fridays. When you get the job offer, it’s a no brainer—you say yes.

But then the situation sours. Maybe it’s a poor relationship with your boss. Perhaps your coworkers loved the guy or gal you replaced and sort of resent you (that’s not the way Barry did it). Or you just get buried in work, have a cubicle in the basement (or workstation deep down the line), and kind of forget what sunlight looks like.

Whatever the reason, it’s bad, and you want to quit. But can you do that without damaging your career? It depends. Ask yourself these questions.

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Career Options

2014 Holiday Hiring Starts Now! Why Job Seekers Should Take Notice

By Job Journey on Wednesday, September 17, 2014

It’s the time of year when companies everywhere start gearing up for the holidays by hiring seasonal workers. From the retail industry to hospitality and manufacturing, employers are stocking up on good employees who can help get them through one of the busiest seasons of the year.

Macy’s for example, has a website decked with holiday job opportunities, inviting jobseekers to “Be a part of the Magic.” And, just this week, the United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) announced plans to hire up to 95,000 seasonal employees, nearly double the amount they hired in 2013.

Seasonal Jobs Really Can Lead to Full-Time Employment
For many years, career advice blogs and media outlets like Movin’ On Up, CareerBuilder, and Forbes have shared information and tips with job seekers on how a seasonal, temporary job can lead to full time employment. Now, businesses are openly acknowledging the importance these jobs can have on future hiring decisions.

In their announcement Tuesday, UPS shared that “seasonal jobs have long served as an entry point for permanent employment.” Last year when Amazon announced they planned to hire 70,000 workers for the holidays, they also stated that thousands of those workers were expected to go on to become regular staffers. In fact, a 2013 CareerBuilder study found that nearly half of all U.S. employers surveyed said they planned to transition some of their seasonal workers to full-time permanent staff, up 10% from the previous year.

Seize Every Opportunity
A seasonal job really can lead to permanent employment, but even if it doesn’t, it’s still an opportunity filled with endless possibilities. It can be an opportunity to grow and learn, a chance to add to your resume, a way to earn a paycheck or a little extra money during one of the most financially stressful times of the year. Maybe it’s an opportunity that will lead to a life-long friendship or maybe it helps you decide what you want to do with your life. For comedian David Sedaris, his two-time stint as a Christmas elf may not have been glamorous or even a fun experience, but the stories he walked away with helped launch his career as a humorist and best-selling author.

Embrace the opportunities that come your way today; you never know what they will bring you, or where they could take you.

Have you worked in a seasonal job that led to something bigger? Share your story with us in the comment section below!

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