Monthly Archives: February 2023

Job Genius™ Introduction: Job Education and Insights

Express Employment Professionals has a valuable resource for job seekers like you!

Mapping out a career path, finding job openings, then landing a quality job can be an overwhelming process. From our experience of putting more than 500,000 people to work each year, Express has crafted Job Genius, an educational program designed to teach young adults how to enter the workforce successfully. (more…)

Poll Results: What Are the Top 3 Characteristics Great Leaders Should Possess?

In January, we asked what the top 3 characteristics great leaders should possess.  Here’s what those polled had to say:

With 18%, the top answer to the monthly poll was “Integrity and honesty,” followed by “Leads by example,” with 17%. With another 15% of the votes, readers said, “Strong communication skills,” and another 10% said, “Great listening skills.” Nine percent said, “Ability to motivate.” (more…)

Job Spotlight: Skilled Trades Jobs Explained

There’s been a lot of talk in the last few years about the importance of skilled trades in the economy. Most notably, the conversation reinforces the benefits of learning a skilled trade to younger people as they think about the work they want to do after school. But what exactly is a skilled trade? Why is this category receiving such focused attention and what options do trades offer for your future? (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…)