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Express Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification
The Express Employment Professionals Career Preparedness Certification verifies individuals possess the skills necessary to discover, pursue and successfully achieve career goals.
Meeting the Industry Need
The certification assesses industry-valued and industry-recognized standards produced by Express Employment Professionals. A premier staffing agency in the U.S., Canada and South Africa, the Express brand is synonymous with career preparation as evidenced by the multitude of companies and associations they work with to place qualified candidates in various career fields.
The certification validates candidates have a basic understanding of the workplace and their role in a professional environment. Additionally, the certification allows employers to connect with more skilled candidates, filling gaps in the labor market and jump-starting individuals’ careers.
Discover job opportunities aligned with the skills acquired through this certification.
According to a Gallup survey, Americans have little confidence in high school graduates’ preparedness to enter college or the workforce, with only five percent of adults thinking graduates are “very prepared” to enter the workforce and only three percent thinking students are “very prepared” for college.
Related Occupations
- Training & Development Managers
- Human Resources Specialists
- Training & Development Specialists
Industry Standards
The certification exam consists of 100 questions and assesses knowledge and concepts from the following weighted industry standards:
Career Aptitude & Assessment
- Career Testing
- Career Investigation
- Job Search Techniques
5%
Education & Training Analysis
- Education & Training Requirements
- Education & Training Financing Options
- Financial Aid Application Techniques
15%
Job Application Techniques
- Job Application Process
- Cover Letter Writing Procedures
- Résumé Writing Process
- Portfolio Development Techniques
15%
Interview Techniques
- Interview Preparation
- Interview Process
- Proper Interview Follow-Up Procedures
15%
Personal Development
- Goal Setting Techniques
- Leadership Development
- Team Building Dynamics
10%
Professional Development
- Employability Skills
- Workplace Technology Applications
- Electronic Communication Techniques
25%
Workplace Regulations & Standards
- Workplace Laws
- Standard Workplace Etiquette
- Employee Payment & Compensation
15%
Ensure Learner Success
Our comprehensive, optional prep materials for iCEV-hosted certifications ensures your learners master the material and earn their credentials.
Featured Support Letters
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About Express Employment Professionals
At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Our international network of franchises offers localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, employing 586,000 people globally in 2021 and more than 10 million since its inception. For more information, visit ExpressPros.com.
"We want to empower the next generation to make knowledgeable decisions about education and careers, and this partnership with CEV Multimedia is a powerful stepping stone in helping students discover and achieve their career goals."
Rachel Rudisill
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Express Employment Professionals
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