The economy is showing some signs of improvement… but it’s still not easy for those who need jobs. In this job market, there’s no room for error if you’re looking for work. So don’t make these mistakes: Don’t say, “I’ll take anything.” No employer wants to hear that. Instead focus on what you’re best qualified […]
Parents: Tips to Help Your Teenager Land a Summer Job
05/20/2011 By Leave a Comment
School’s almost out and many teenagers will be working this summer. I’m a happy camper. All three of my boys should have jobs lined up for the summer (they’re young-looking aren’t they?). If your kids don’t yet, how involved should you be in helping your teenager land a job, and teaching them how to use […]
Need a McJob?
04/18/2011 By Leave a Comment
Looking for work? There are two events (one nationwide, the other in Tulsa) Tuesday that could help you land a job. Need a McJob? Tuesday April 19 is McDonald’s National Hiring Day. The fast food chain says it’ll fill 50,000 openings at its restaurants nationwide. There nearly 200 McDonald’s in Oklahoma, with more than 8900 […]
Botox Anyone? A Competitive Lift in a Sagging Economy
04/06/2011 By Leave a Comment
Here’s a story from CNN I’ll be reading in one of our newscasts tonight that caught my attention a little more than the others. As economy sags, plastic surgeries get a lift New numbers out from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show more than 13 million surgeries were performed in 2010. And that boost […]
Job Fair In Tulsa
01/18/2011 By Leave a Comment
Looking For Work? Stop Saying “Extensive Experience”
12/14/2010 By Leave a Comment
Next time you’re interviewing for a new job try not to say, “I’m a dynamic and motivated team-player with a proven track record as a problem solver who loves a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.” According to LinkedIn, if that’s how you describe yourself, you need to change your entrepreneurial mindset and get a little more […]
Turnaround in Seasonal and Temp Jobs
12/03/2010 By Leave a Comment
The nation’s unemployment rate climbed to 9.8% in November, a seven month high, as hiring slowed. But locally, it’s a different story if you’re looking for temporary work that could lead to a full-time job. Casey Lamb, president of American StaffCorp in Tulsa told me: “We are as busy as ever. The jobs are there. We need […]
