Has it been a while since you’ve seen much of a bump in your paycheck? Or maybe no bump at all? Next year will be different, according to a new survey. Consulting firm Mercer found that workers can expect an average raise of …. hope you’re sitting down for this …. wait for it …. here […]
Survey: More College Grads Could Hear “You’re Hired”!
04/25/2012 By Leave a Comment
I got a call from my oldest son today from college. He’s trying to line up an internship this summer that fits his major, and he just finished an interview with a recruiter. “Dad, it would be perfect,” he told me. “Then when I graduate, they would probably hire me full-time.” Those are words every […]
Best and Worst Jobs 0f 2012
04/16/2012 By Leave a Comment
Think you have the worst job in America? Chances are you don’t. Unless your job puts you in constant risk for getting hurt or killed. And you’re working for little pay. CareerCast.com is out again with its best and worst jobs list. It rated 200 professions using five criteria: pay, outlook, work environment, stress and physical […]
Bad Breath Could Kill That Promotion
06/29/2011 By 2 Comments
Want a promotion, but can’t figure out why you’re not getting one? It could be that tattoo on your arm, or (please stand back)…. your bad breath. A new survey from CareerBuilder shows that employers consider personal attributes when making promotion decisions. Employers gave these reasons when asked what would make them less likely to give a […]
Don’t Make These Job Hunting Mistakes
06/01/2011 By Leave a Comment
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 […]
Survey Says: Gas Prices are Fueling Home Buying Trends
05/21/2011 By Leave a Comment
More and more people want to live closer to work. Not because they love their job, but because of the skyrocketing price of gasoline. The cost of gas is influencing where people are choosing to buy a home, according to a new survey. A Coldwell Banker Real Estate survey found people want to shorten the […]
Top Careers of 2011
03/02/2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a job change? Maybe you’re even thinking of changing careers entirely. A lot of people are fed-up, bored, or just plain unhappy with their job, and they want a change. There’s a lot that goes into making such a big decision. Here are a few of the best careers of 2011.
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 […]
Need a Job? Plenty of Seasonal and Temp Work Available
10/07/2010 By Leave a Comment
While the unemployment rate isn’t coming down yet, we continue to hear of big companies hiring big numbers of seasonal workers for the holidays. The latest is United Parcel Service. UPS expects to hire 50,000 employees to work during the holidays. UPS says workers will be hired to fill positions such as package sorters and […]
