Careers Oklahoma

Painting a competitive picture
Dear Sam: I am 60 years old and I have more than 27 years of experience in my field. I have been unemployed for more than 9 months. I worked for the same company for 24 years and then another company for 3 years. I am being told that I am "over qualified" for some of the jobs for which I am applying. A friend of... Read More

Oklahoma education officials seek greater collaboration between universities and industry
Oklahoma education and commerce officials said Wednesday they hope to see collaboration between education and industry become more common across the state's higher education system. Officials discussed the higher education system's role in developing the state's workforce at a conference Wednesday at Oklahoma State... Read More

Specialized knowledge required for 20 percent of Oklahoma jobs
A Brookings Institute report released Monday expands the definition of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) job to include many that require less than a bachelor's degree. Read More

“Qualified” vs. “over-qualified”
Dear Sam: I am sure you find your inbox filled with requests like mine, but I don’t know where else to turn. I have been on unemployment for more than eight months and have not landed a single interview! I have actually never been able to secure a "job of my dreams" since I immigrated to the United States 14... Read More

Graduate from that high school résumé
With high school graduations happening over the next few weeks, I thought this was a poignant time to make sure your résumé doesn’t still look like it did when you graduated from high school. So, in that sprit, meet Jordan!   Jordan had worked in the grocery industry for more than seven years,... Read More

Decoding social media for a first-time job seeker
Dear Sam: I am conducting my first job search in 20+ years and while I think I have the online job search figured out, what I am expected to do with social media escapes me. What should I be utilizing to help my search? – Jeff   Dear Jeff: Really great question and one I hear quite often from both novice... Read More

Critical first steps after a layoff
Dear Sam: I was just laid off and do not know how to even begin a job search. What should I do to get my search off the ground? – Ron   Dear Ron: I’m really sorry to hear of your layoff. Let me outline the critical steps to get you started in the right direction:   1. Define your purpose. Have... Read More

Pre-planning for your departure
Dear Sam: In this day and age, I find myself with a certain level of paranoia when it comes to securing and retaining my job. I know I am supposed to update my résumé frequently in order to avoid being unprepared for a sudden, unexpected departure, but what else can or should I do to protect myself in these... Read More

Outlook 2013: University of Central Oklahoma president has high expectations for state’s oldest institution of higher learning
Don Betz, the president of the University of Central Oklahoma, has high expectations for the state’s oldest institution of higher education. Read More

Outlook 2013: Oklahoma State University will use technology in research, instruction, extension, President Burns Hargis says
During the next 20 years, Oklahoma State University will look for ways to use technology to deliver the same education more quickly and at lower cost, President Burns Hargis said. As the state’s largest land grant university, OSU has a three-part mission in the areas of teaching, research and extension. Read More