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The Express Employment Professionals Job Blog
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Are You Giving Back to Your Community?
During the holiday season, many people lend a hand or spare a dollar to a special cause. But this year, giving back may be more of a sacrifice for some because of the unsteady economy. Making a financial contribution to your favorite charity may be out of the question this year, but you can still offer your time and talents to benefit an organization of your choice. Here are three reasons you should volunteer this holiday season. Gaining Experience – Whether you’re looking to break into... |
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Breaking Bad Work Habits
After spotting your bad habits in the office, the hard part is actually breaking them. But, simple behavior adjustments can dramatically increase your productivity and professional image so it’s important to change them as soon as possible. Below is a list of a few common bad workplace habits. Take advantage of these remedies to break away from time-stealing habits and propel your career. Bad Habit – Procrastination: A major time stealer is procrastination and it only gets worse the... |
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Identifying Bad Work Habits
Bad habits that you carry into the workplace can impede productivity and maybe even annoy co-workers, but bad work habits can also damage or prevent career advancement. Many people don’t even realize their behavior is hurting job performance or frustrating others. That’s because over extended periods, your actions become habitual and you do them without even realizing it. In order to present yourself in a positive and professional light, it’s important to break the bad habits you have at... |
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Job Security in Tough Economic Times
According to recent reports, the unemployment rate has risen to 6.5% in October as employers cut another 240,000 jobs. With this being the highest unemployment rate since March 1994, many employees are starting to feel anxiety that they could be next on the unemployment line. No matter what industry you’re in, it’s important to focus on your performance now to increase job security. Here are four tips to help you navigate an uncertain job future. Show your value. Whether you work in... |
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3 Ways to Learn From Others at Work
Learning as much as you can on the job is important to your personal and professional growth. Most of your co-workers probably have different strengths and weaknesses than you do, which makes your team function well when everyone pulls their talents together. So, take the opportunity to learn from your co-workers and sharpen your skills. Here are three informal ways to increase your knowledge in the workplace by working with your peers. Pay attention. Watch how your colleagues act and react... |
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Are Lower Gas Prices Having Any Impact?
During the summer, increasing fuel cost increases seemed to be a daily occurrence. It often felt like there was no end in sight. But, gas prices have steadily fallen every day since Sept. 17, according to CNN, and fuel costs haven’t been this low since August 2005. An August 2008 survey showed that 35% of workers changed their commute and driving habits due to increased fuel costs this past summer. But, cooling weather might make it difficult to ride your bike to work this time of year,... |
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Are Lower Gas Prices Having Any Impact?
During the summer, increasing fuel cost increases seemed to be a daily occurrence. It often felt like there was no end in sight. But, gas prices have steadily fallen every day since Sept. 17, according to CNN, and fuel costs... James | Express Job Blogger |
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Tis' the Season for Second Jobs
Last year, in our November poll, we asked our readers to tell us why they’d consider taking a seasonal job. Most people said they wanted to get their foot in the door at a company with the hopes of getting hired full time after the holiday season. This year, as the economic landscape worsens and the holidays are yet again upon us, we’d like to know where you stand on the idea of taking a second job as the holidays approach. Let us know by voting in our poll, and feel free to share your... |
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Express is now on Facebook!
It’s an exciting day at Express – we’re happy to announce we’re now on Facebook! Please check out our page and let us know what you think. We’ll be posting videos, contests, and more, so don’t miss it! Become a Featured FanOne thing we’ll be doing is featuring some our fans by posting their story and photo here (on our blog) and on Facebook. For your chance at being featured, first you’ll have to become an Express fan on Facebook. Then, leave us a comment on our Facebook wall... |
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Express is now on Facebook!
It???s an exciting day at Express ??? we???re happy to announce we???re now on Facebook! Please check out our page and let us know what you think. We???ll be posting videos, contests, and more, so don???t miss it! Become a... Tiffany |
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Tis' the Season for Second Jobs
Last year, in our November poll, we asked our readers to tell us why they???d consider taking a seasonal job. Most people said they wanted to get their foot in the door at a company with the hopes of getting... Tiffany |
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4 Job Interview Musts
Job seekers worry so much about preparing for the big things before a job interview – the résumé, the research, the qualifications – that they forget about the basics. Simple job interview etiquette can be the factor that makes or breaks an interview. So, here are a few “small” things that you need to remember before heading into an interview. Don’t chew gum. Chewing gum is definitely a no go. The interviewer can’t concentrate on what you’re saying if you’re smacking... |
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4 Job Interview Musts
Job seekers worry so much about preparing for the big things before a job interview ??? the r??sum??, the research, the qualifications ??? that they forget about the basics. Simple job interview etiquette can be the factor that makes or... Jennifer |
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How Do You Get to Work?
The way people get to work and back home every day varies and depends on location, the distance to work, and the availability of public transportation. So, we want to know how you get to work every day. Vote in our poll and then leave us your feedback in the comments section below to let us know what your preferred method of transportation is and if you get to use it. poll by twiigs.com |
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How Do You Get to Work?
The way people get to work and back home every day varies and depends on location, the distance to work, and the availability of public transportation. So, we want to know how you get to work every day. Vote in... James | Express Job Blogger |
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3 Reasons Not to Waste Your Time Applying for Just Any Job
When employers are looking to fill a position, they want to hire a person who shows talent, enthusiasm, and dedication. If you can’t convey any of that in your résumé or during your interview, you’re not likely to get the job. Here are three reasons not to waste your time or the employer’s by applying for a job you don’t truly want. You won’t give your all. When you’re unsure of whether you want a specific job or if you’re just interested in the position for its income, you... |
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3 Reasons Not to Waste Your Time Applying for Just Any Job
When employers are looking to fill a position, they want to hire a person who shows talent, enthusiasm, and dedication. If you can???t convey any of that in your r??sum?? or during your interview, you???re not likely to get the... Shannon |
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Weathering the Winter Blues
As the daylight grows shorter with the arrival of winter, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many people around the world. And, depending how far you live from the equator can determine the degree of symptoms you can develop. Symptoms of SAD include sleep problems, overeating, depression, lethargy, and social awkwardness which all stem from the lack of bright light in the winter months. Even if you don’t experience all of these symptoms, chances are, this time of year has you feeling... |
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Weathering the Winter Blues
As the daylight grows shorter with the arrival of winter, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many people around the world. And, depending how far you live from the equator can determine the degree of symptoms you can develop. Symptoms of... Jennifer |
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Should You Talk Politics at Work?
With all the talk about the upcoming election – not to mention the candidates, the economy, and the new bailout bill that just passed, politics is a hot topic of conversation – just about as hot as whether or not we should be talking about it at work. In the past, politics has been a major faux paus of controversial topics, along with sex, money, and religion – not just at work, but in general. But, as our culture has changed, people are more and more vocal about their opinions in a variety... |