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What Are the Best Careers for Paying Back Student Loans Fastest?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:36:04 +0000

You always hear about the importance of a college education. But what may be even more important is what you choose to study. New research by Bankrate.com delves into the best fields to go into based on how long it will take to pay back student loans (based on 6% interest). Bankrate drew its conclusions [...]

Taylor Swift Reveals What Career Path She'd Take if She Wasn't Singing

Christina Vinson — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:00:39 +0000

Superstar Taylor Swift has found her calling as a super successful singer, but if she had to start over, she knows what work path she would take — and it doesn’t have anything to do with singing. The 23-year-old singer, who is obsessed with detective shows, has actually thought about her life without music. “I’d [...]

5 Common and Major Interview Mistakes

Kathy Landin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:50:33 +0000

Job interviews are hard enough without sabotaging yourself by making some major mistakes that hiring managers say are all too common. These seem like obvious interview no-nos, but they’re at the top of every recruiter’s list of things they see people doing all the time that kill their chances of being offered a job. If [...]

HIRING EVENT TO BE HELD AT FORT SILL FOR TRANSITIONING MILITARY

Nancy Mace — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:13 +0000

More than 50 state companies and several national companies will attend a hiring event for military members and veterans in Oklahoma in June. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission will host the hiring event for U.S. military veterans, transitioning service members, Guard [...]

HIRING EVENT TO BE HELD AT FORT SILL FOR TRANSITIONING MILITARY

Nancy Mace — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:15 +0000

How to Get Hired After Being Unemployed Long-Term

Kathy Landin — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:08:11 +0000

The economy is continuing its long, slow recovery from the massive financial crisis and recession just a few years ago, and the labor market is improving. But one problem above all can prevent you from getting a new job: If you've been out of work for six months or more, it makes it much harder to get hired. We've gathered a few ways to help you navigate this problem:

Southwestern Medical Center Named One of the 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare

Nancy Mace — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:42:32 +0000

Becker's Hospital Review and Becker's ASC Review have published their annual list, "100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare." The hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers and physician groups included in this list offer robust benefit packages, positive work environments, excellent employee recognition programs and opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

5 Things Bosses Do That Really Annoy Employees

Kathy Landin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:06:18 +0000

We recently looked at some bad habits workers have that annoy their bosses, reduce productivity and prevent them from advancing up the career ladder. Now it’s time to examine how bosses can spoil the workplace environment for their employees. Even if you’re a good boss—as opposed to the one employees hate because he has no idea [...]

Blake Shelton Spills the Worst Career Advice He Ever Received

Christina Vinson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:00:09 +0000

Blake Shelton has seen much success over his lifetime, from multiple Grammy nominations to Gold and Platinum albums, and it seems that he's always taken the right steps to get him toward his goals. However, had the Oklahoma native taken some bad career advice early on, it could have easily ruined his career.

5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

What's the Worst Job to Have in 2013?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:55:40 +0000

Some fields are better than others. And some you may want to think about avoiding altogether. CareerCast has created a list of the worst careers for 2013. Topping the list? Newspaper reporter. You don’t have to wear a hat with the word “press” in it while smoking a cigar to figure out it’s a profession [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Finally Get That Raise

Kathy Landin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:55:37 +0000

We’ve been going through a pretty rough economy these last few years, but you’ve been working hard, so why not ask for that raise? It may or may not work, but if you do decide to ask (and you should), you should be prepared to ask for it in the right way. If you’ve been pulling [...]

When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

6 Easy-to-Spot Signs You Need to Get a New Job

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:24:22 +0000

Yes, you may have a job at the moment, but maybe you should looking for something new. How do you know if really is a time to move on to another position? Often times, knowing when to take your skills to a new job is simple, but there can be instances when it’s a little [...]

5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally. In many ways, social media is as much for work as it is for fun. It may have started out as a [...]

6 Very Easy Ways to Stop Being a Workaholic

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:26:03 +0000

Did the janitor give you his keys so you can lock up after he goes home? Do you dream in spread sheets? Have you missed your kid scoring the game-winning goal because you were checking email on your phone? Then, congratulations — you may be a workaholic. If you want to stop being one, there’s [...]

The 5 Best Ways to Get Noticed at Work

Kathy Landin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:34 +0000

Getting noticed at work can be difficult, but we’ve got a few tips to help make that happen—and to make sure it’s for the right reasons. No matter the size of the staff at your workplace, just being good at your job may not be enough to help you move up the ladder. If you [...]

Surprising Survey Reveals March Madness is Actually Good for Your Office

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:21:33 +0000

Afraid your boss is going to catch you checking out NCAA Tournament scores while you’re supposed to be working? Well, like a bubble team who gets an invite to the Big Dance, you can breathe a huge sigh of relief. A new OfficeTeam survey of 1,000 managers has found that bosses don’t look down on [...]

Disturbing Study Reveals Most Companies Ignore Job Applicants

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:17:38 +0000

If you think finding a job is frustrating, prepare to get even more frustrated. A new CareerBuilder survey of nearly 4,000 people found that 75% of job applicants never heard back from the employer they contacted. That astonishing high number is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how people about companies [...]

5 Things You Should and Shouldn't Say in a Job Interview

Kathy Landin — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:05:21 +0000

If you’re great at networking, filling out online applications and following up, chances are, you’ve landed an interview or two. Good work. That’s not so easy these days. But your work isn’t over.

In fact, your work is just beginning. The interview is where your true job-getting skills will have to come out. In fact, compared to everything you did to get it, the interview is like doing open-heart and brain surgery while also teaching a child how to tie his shoes. Not the easiest thing in the world.