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Celebrate Your Independence from Overused Resume Adjectives

By on Thursday, July 1, 2021

Happy 4th of July! While we celebrate the independence of the United States, why not take a moment to celebrate yourself with a resume update? Hiring managers sometimes see hundreds of resumes, and the same words pop up over and over again. Making strong word choices can really make your resume stand out from the pack.

Powerful and specific adjectives are key to an impressive resume, and we’re here to help. We’ve organized some of our favorite terms to replace those tired, overused words, so you’re sure to find an alternative that works for you. (more…)

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Unique Questions to Ask After Your Interview

By on Tuesday, June 22, 2021

You breeze through your interview, and your interviewer asks if you have any questions. You say “no thanks, nothing else to ask!” and make your way home. See anything wrong with this picture?

In general, you want to ask at least a few questions after the interview to show your interest in the company. It’s another chance to shine as a candidate for the job. Think of it this way—if you and another candidate both ace the interview, but the other candidate asks insightful questions that show they care about the position and company, who do you think is going to get the job?

Here are a few unique questions to ask. (more…)

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Is Trade School or a Four-Year Traditional College Right for You?

By on Thursday, June 17, 2021

As summer begins, many incoming seniors look forward to their last year of high school. Some will spend their time at summer jobs or internships, while others will take time to spend with friends and family. Once the school year starts, they’ll be off looking at colleges and sending out applications. But a traditional 4-year university isn’t the best choice for everyone.

College has its benefits (social life, a wide variety of courses, etc.), but can also come with a staggering amount of debt. Trades school, alternatively, typically has a much lower cost and offers skills-based training, as well as very attractive career prospects. (more…)

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Answering the Interview Question 2021 Check-In

By on Thursday, May 13, 2021

With more and more of the population getting vaccinated, many employees are returning to the workplace. Companies are hiring again, which means its time to prepare for your next interview.

Here at Job Journey, our readers tell us they want help answering the toughest interview questions. That’s why we created the Answering the Interview Question eBook. Here are a few highlights to help with your interviews this year. (more…)

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Inside Express The Job Search

Debunking Staffing Company Myths

By on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to staffing companies. For example, plenty of job seekers assume there’s a fee associated with staffing services when there very rarely is. Express Employment Professionals, for example, never charges a fee to find people great jobs.

Since Job Journey is powered by Express, we wanted to debunk a few of the most common staffing company myths. (more…)

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