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Make an Impression with Potential Employers
Make an Impression with Potential Employers By: Tim Tucker 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 [...]
TweetThe Dangers of Sitting
For thousands of years, we’ve worked for a living with the sweat on our brow and using the arms and legs we were given. But, in modern times with the advent of technology, many have traded their elbow grease for electronic gadgets, worn out chisels for office chairs, and muscle strength for mobile service. The [...]
TweetProject Professionalism through Effective E-mail Communication
A business’ image and success depends a great deal on the people they employ – you! And, how successful you are depends on your professionalism. Whether you are an entry-level employee or the chief financial advisor, it’s important to be professional. And how you communicate is a great start. In this fast-paced world, your customers, [...]
TweetWays to Build Your Résumé Outside the Traditional 9 to 5
Whether you’re looking to begin your career, switch careers, or you’re seeking employment due to a layoff, having a top-notch résumé is important for making a positive impression on a possible employer and landing you the job. To have a standout résumé, you don’t just have to build it in the workplace. In a time [...]
TweetTop Elevator Speech Blunders
The term “elevator speech” has become widely used in the business world yet many job seekers are still unsure of its meaning. The idea of an elevator speech is to have a prepared presentation that grabs attention and says a lot in only a few words. Your core message should market yourself and/or your business in a [...]
TweetJob Search Tips for Soon-To-Be and Recent Graduates
This year’s college graduates are entering the job market during a time when employers are expected to hire recent grads at a higher rate than in previous years. As we emerge from the recession, the increase in demand for new graduates stems from the growing demand for employers’ products and services and the retiring Baby [...]
TweetFall in Love with Your Job All Over Again
Have you fallen out of love with your job? Are you wondering why and how you got where you are? Many Americans are overworked and under-vacationed, so it’s no surprise that many of us get burnt out. But, it doesn’t have to be over once you’ve fallen out of love with your job. Here are [...]
TweetPreparing for a Vacation from Work
Many workers are planning a vacation to travel or get away from work this summer. According to a recent online poll conducted by Express Employment Professionals, 77% of over 1,100 respondents answered that they were planning time off from work this summer. If you’ve ever taken a vacation, you’ve probably had a plan for traveling, [...]
TweetWorking Two Jobs – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
With the economy beginning to stabilize, many job seekers might expect to see more full-time employment opportunities. However, according to analysts, many employers remain reluctant to hire employees until they become more confident that the recession is over. This news is frustrating for many people who’ve been laid-off or had hours or salaries slashed due [...]
Tweet3 Reasons to Consider Higher Education
People are divided on whether or not pursuing an advanced degree in these economic times is a smart investment. According to a recent poll conducted on Movin’ On Up, the Express Employment Professionals job blog, 50% of respondents believe that higher education is worth the cost. The other half of respondents don’t believe that a [...]
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