Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Movin’ On Up Blog Are you ready to make the big leap? You don’t like your job. You’ve known for a while, but hey; it pays the bills! Plus, it’s not like you hate it—you just wish you were doing something else. It’s simply not the right fit. One day something changes. Maybe you’re
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals Starting your career in today’s hiring environment can be challenging, including making a positive, memorable impression with people who could be your employer. There are several ways you can be proactive to ensure a potential boss will have a great first and ongoing impression of who you are. Social Media Today,
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals You’ve spent days applying and sent in what feels like a thousand resumes. And now you finally have an interview. This is when the nerves start kicking in. What should you say? What should you wear? Do you know anything about the industry? We’re here to help. Review this list of
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals Is the gig economy right for you? When you’re working full-time in a position that isn’t your favorite, it can be tempting to take on a short-term contract job that pays more than what you’re currently making. The same thing applies to those who are fed up with the gig economy
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Bijal Choksi Remember when you first interviewed for your job? How you were filled with excitement and hope? And how thrilled you were when you found out you landed the job? Yes! How long did it take for the honeymoon phase to fade once you started the new job – a year, a month,
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals Are you underpaid? Ready for a change? Asking for a raise isn’t easy and preparing to ask can be nerve-racking. When should you ask for one? How much should you ask for? What do you even say? The most important thing to remember when asking for a raise is that the
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals. How to shine with your recruiter Many job seekers see the recruiting process as a bit of a mystery. How are you supposed to talk to your recruiter? Is the relationship that of an interviewer and interviewee? Professional with a healthy dose of awkwardness? Or is the recruiter more like a
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: John Rampton Motivation is a daily struggle. We all have those mornings when it’s cold and rainy, and all you want to is stay curled up in bed. Other times, we’re just mentally and physically exhausted. Then there are the times when a disastrous and unexpected moment hits you so hard that everything
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals With thousands of career options available, you’ve probably put a bit of thought into where you’d like to be in ten, fifteen, or twenty years from now. If management or leadership is part of your desired career path, you’re not alone. According to business consultant and author Lynette Lewis, “Growth is
Written by Express Employment Professionals By: Express Employment Professionals Here are a few suggestions to snag a promotion and climb the company ladder in the coming year. Be Dependable This one seems obvious, but a lack of dependability is one of the top complaints of many bosses. So show up on time. Call or text if you realize you’re going to
