This is part eight of a 12-part series. Creating a successful and productive team starts with finding great employees who fit your organizational culture. And while you may receive hundreds of job applications and interested parties, narrowing down the talent pool to hire the right candidate for the job goes beyond what hiring managers can […]
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The Results Are In: How Your Parents Impacted Your Career Path
In August, we asked readers how much influence their parent(s)/guardian(s) had on their career paths, and with 36% of the votes, “my parent/guardian had no influence on my career path” was the top choice, followed by “My parent/guardian encouraged me to achieve a four-year college degree or higher” with 33%. Rounding out the top three, […]
On the Job Podcast with Radio Host Enrique Santos
Enrique Santos loves his job as the popular host of 2 nationally syndicated radio shows. But his path to radio was not a traditional one. Listen to why Enrique devotes his career to remaining open to the opportunities often sitting right in front of him. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the […]
On the Job Podcast – Never Too Late: One Man’s Journey from Temp Job to CEO
Owning a business is a dream for many. Listen to the incredible story of how a temporary position through the Express Employment Professionals in Hickory, North Carolina, set one man on the path toward ownership and the C-suite. We’ll meet this remarkable individual and learn what it takes to rise to the top Jobs give […]
On the Job Podcast – Concrete Plans: An Unconventional Journey
In this week’s episode of On the Job, we hear the career journey of Oregon concrete finisher Liz Nichols. Liz had a checklist – she wanted to work outdoors and make enough money to support her family. After a few false starts, she found just the right fit as a concrete mason. Even though she was […]
On the Job Podcast – Back in Action: An Injured Soldier’s Path Forward
In this week’s episode of On the Job, we hear from Chris Bruer, who joined the Army in 2006 with the hopes of helping others while serving his country. Ten years and 27 countries later, Chris was forced into medical retirement after suffering a devastating spinal injury. After a decade in the military, Bruer wanted to […]
On the Job Podcast – Forget the Big City … It’s the Country Life for Me
In this week’s episode of On the Job, we hear from Katelyn and Brendan Foley, a husband and wife team who had enough of the corporate rat-race in New York City, so they packed up and headed for the Hudson Valley to begin new lives as farmers. In just two short years, they started their own business, […]
On the Job Podcast – Mazel Tov: Stories from a Late-In-Life Rabbi
In this week’s episode of On the Job, we hear the story of Jay Shupack, who has worn many hats throughout the course of his professional life – actor, door-to-door insurance salesman, psychologist, and more. But nothing prepared him for his latest and greatest career move: becoming a Rabbi. After years of soul-searching and some unexpected […]
On the Job Podcast Season 2 – The Second Act: From Dentist in China to LA Musician
Express Employment Professionals is proud to announce season two of the On the Job podcast series. Jobs give us a connection to our communities and the ability to provide for ourselves and our families. Your work may be your passion or it could just be the way you make ends meet. Each week, On the […]