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Job Spotlight: Grounds/Maintenance

By Job Journey on Thursday, April 4, 2019

Clean up your job search by applying for this type of position!

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 you answer that question. In this series, we review all the basics of specific jobs, from salary and duties to why people do the jobs they do.

Grounds/Maintenance

In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re clearing the air with some information on grounds/maintenance positions. Competition for grounds/maintenance positions is low, as employment is projected to grow at 11% from 2016 to 2026, a rate higher than most occupations. Responsibilities include assisting with general tasks, such as clean up, light construction, and some mechanically inclined occurrences.

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Job Spotlight: Banquet Server

By Job Journey on Thursday, March 7, 2019

Serve yourself a new job with a banquet server position.

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?”

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Job Spotlight: Graphic Designer

By Job Journey on Friday, February 8, 2019

Draw on your design experience for this competitive field.

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?”

Graphic Designer

In this month’s Job Spotlight, we’re illustrating the importance of loving your job with a look at graphic design. Competition for graphic design positions is high, as employment is projected to grow 4% from 2016 to 2026, a lower rate than most occupations. Responsibilities include using graphic design skills to work on websites, books, magazines, product packaging, websites, exhibitions, corporate branding, and more.

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Job Spotlight: Pick-and-Pack

By Job Journey on Friday, December 14, 2018

Sort your career future with a pick-and-pack position!

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?”

Pick-and-Pack

In this month’s Job Spotlight, we packaged together a bit of information about pick-and-pack positions. Any business with physical inventory needs pick-and-pack positions, so job security is high. Responsibilities include pulling items from shelves and preparing them to be packed and shipped, as well as inspecting items to ensure quality and appearance, packaging items per specifications, and maintaining warehouse inventory. (more…)

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Job Spotlight: Plant/Manufacturing Supervisor

By Job Journey on Friday, November 9, 2018

Supersize your career with a plant supervisor position

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?”

Plant/Manufacturing Supervisor

For this month’s Job Spotlight, we put together information about Plant/Manufacturing Supervisors. Manufacturing isn’t going away any time soon, and every plant needs supervisors. This makes job stability quite high.

Responsibilities include leading a team and managing production goals.

Required Education

Usually a high school diploma or equivalent, although there can be exceptions.

Pay

Although it varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, industry, geographic area, etc.), Plant/Manufacturing Supervisors can make $58,754 a year, on average.

What Plant/Manufacturing Supervisors Do

Plant/Manufacturing Supervisors handle a variety of responsibilities, which may include:

Lead and coordinate a team in creating a wide range of goods
Take the lead on safety reporting and tracking
Act as an internal resource on production demands
Record and monitor delivery logistics
Keep track of quality goals
Handle employee training

What Companies Look for in Plant/Manufacturing Supervisors

Every Plant/Manufacturing Supervisor position is different, but many need the following skills and attributes:

Lean manufacturing work experience
Willingness to gain industry training and skills
Extrusion industry experience (Example: Manufacturing)
Leadership skills to foster a growing team

Not sure where to find a position like this?

We can help.

Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S and Canada. If you have any questions about Plant/Manufacturing Supervisors in your area or job search in general, feel free to contact your local Express office or fill out our online contact form.

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Job Spotlight: Shipping and Receiving Clerk

By Job Journey on Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Right your job search ship with this position. 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 you answer that question. In this series, we review all the basics of specific jobs, from salary and duties to why people do the jobs they do. Shipping and Receiving Clerk For this month’s Job Spotlight, we will cover information about Shipping and Receiving Clerks. As long as people are buying products, those products will need to be shipped and received, so job stability is quite high. Responsibilities mainly include receiving and checking-in each arriving package, as well as distributing and logging the internal delivery of the received goods. In addition, this position will also oversee the shipment of packages, which includes working with shipping vendors to ensure on-time pick-up. Required Education Usually a high school diploma or equivalent, although there can be exceptions. Pay …

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Job Spotlight: Insurance Agent

By Job Journey on Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Get paid to keep people safe

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?”

Insurance Agent

For this month’s Job Spotlight, we’ll be rebuilding your job search with information about being an Insurance Agent. Everyone needs insurance, so job stability is quite high. Responsibilities mainly include anything associated with the sale of insurance: inbound and outbound calls, interaction with clients and prospective clients, database maintenance, and knowledge of insurance policies.

Required Education

Usually a high school diploma or equivalent, although there can be exceptions.

Salary

Although it varies depending on a variety of factors (e.g. experience, insured products, geographic area, commission, etc.), Insurance Agents can make as much as $50,000 annually.

What Insurance Agents Do

Insurance agents handle a variety of responsibilities, which may include:

Administering compensation and benefit plans
Working independently with custom company software
Explain policies and their features
Personalize insurance plans for individual client needs
Making inbound and outbound calls
Call prospective clients to add to customer base

What Companies Look for in an Insurance Agent

Every Insurance Agent is different, but many need the following skills and attributes:

Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working in or around Property and Casualty insurance industry
Customer service driven, with strong interpersonal and relationship skills
Ability to type 30+ words per minute

Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, Express Employment Professionals is a leading staffing provider in the U.S and Canada. If you have any questions about Insurance Agent jobs in your area or job search in general, feel free to contact your local Express office or fill out our online contact form.

For More in Our Job Spotlight Series:

Warehouse Worker

Administrative Assistant

Medical Secretary

Welder

Sales Representative

Human Resources Generalist

Are you an Insurance Agent? What else should people know about your position? Let us know in the comments below!

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