Texas has added over half a million jobs in the past year and unemployment is at 3.5% in Odessa and 2.6% in Midland, so recruiting in the Permian Basin has its challenges. Many companies are looking for ways to expand …
AI is changing everything about job searching… right?
WRONG. ❌
Here’s what I mean:
When we think about why recruiters put us through this entire process — filling out resumes, writing cover letters, going to interviews — it’s NOT because …
“Your next job is not just a step forward…
…it’s a statement about who you are becoming.” ⚡️
That’s how Jelena Zikic closed up our workshop last night on her research into career transitions.
So I can’t thank Dr. Zikic …
February is the peak of the spring recruiting season. On campuses and in convention centers across the country, career fairs are in full swing. If you are in the first few years of your professional life, these events can feel …
We often hear from early career professionals who feel trapped by a single line in a job description. You find a role that perfectly matches your abilities, but then you see the requirement: “minimum five years of experience.” It feels …
The Class of 2026 is entering a professional landscape that looks vastly different from that of just a few years ago. With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the hiring process, the continued evolution of hybrid work, and a …
Think that the terrifying case question at the end of your interview is make or break? THINK AGAIN.
Most interviews are won or lost in just the FIRST 5 MINUTES ⚡️
Here’s the data about how interviewing *really* works – …
Internships and co-ops can make a real difference in what you earn right out of school, but most students never hear the full story about why. Employers do not just reward experience because it looks good on a résumé. They …
How do we know AI is MASSIVELY CHANGING hiring? Introducing EXHIBIT A… 🤯
In less than 10 years, the advantage provided by REFERRALS has grown to…
…Get ready for it…
20X over ONLINE APPLICANTS! ⚡️
Why???
🤨 On the one …
This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast tackles the longstanding dilemma of needing experience to secure a job, while often needing a job to gain that very experience. Our hosts delve into a crucial shift in the 2025 …
Most students and recent grads know they need a strong resume to land interviews. What many don’t realize is that their first “reader” won’t be a recruiter or hiring manager—it will be a piece of software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) …
