Asia Johnson

Landing a Seasonal Job This Holiday Season

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, October 11, 2022

We’re nearing the end of the year, and it’s time to start creating a game plan for the holiday season. While many people are planning their holiday celebrations, businesses are increasing their efforts to recruit and hire additional help during this busy season.

If you need some extra money to get through the holidays or are simply looking for a new opportunity during this time, finding a seasonal job may be the solution. We want you to land a job by making the holiday hiring season work in your favor. (more…)

Resumes and Cover Letters

Using Metrics to Make Your Resume Stand Out

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, October 6, 2022

What do you see when you look at your resume? Are the pages just words? If you answered yes, it’s time to beef it up. Incorporating numbers or metrics into your resume can help you stand out during the interview process and keep track of your achievements throughout your career journey.

We want to help you showcase the impact you’ve made on the job and how you can add value to any company by incorporating metrics on your resume. (more…)

Inside Express Reader Surveys

Question of the Month: Is Your Current Job Aligned With Your Career Goals?

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, October 4, 2022

When choosing a career, most people want to see how the industry develops over time. Creating short- and long-term goals can be motivators while also challenging you to achieve more in your careers.

We want to know if your current job is aligned with your career goals?

Let us know by voting in our poll!

<a href="https://expresspros.survey.fm/rl-jj-october-career-alignment">View Survey</a>

Job Spotlight

Job Spotlight: Bookkeeper

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, September 29, 2022

Do you have good time management skills? Are you detail-oriented? Becoming a bookkeeper may be the ideal job for you.

Bookkeepers are typically in a customer service role responsible for recording financial transactions, updating statements, and checking financial records for accuracy. (more…)

Career Options The Job Search

Working for a Small vs. Large Company

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Does the size of a company matter to you when deciding where you want to work? Making the decision to work for a small or large company could depend on many factors, including the number of employees or how profitable the company is.

Here’s a look at a few key differences when working for a small or large company. (more…)

Inside Express Reader Surveys

Poll Results: What are the Biggest Barriers to Employment for Job Seekers?

By Asia Johnson on Thursday, September 22, 2022

There’s no doubt we’re in a job seekers market, but could there be roadblocks standing in the way of their next job opportunity?

In August, we asked our readers to list the top barriers job seekers are facing today. (more…)

At Work Teamwork

Career Lessons Learned from Football

By Asia Johnson on Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Football is a team sport that calls for perseverance, goal setting, discipline, and teamwork. It’s a competitive sport, and during the season, teams seek to impress their fans on the field with all the hard work they put in during practice. You can use the same principles at work. (more…)