Diversify Your Talent Pipeline

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 …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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15 Best First Jobs to Try When You’re Just Getting Started

​​When you think about landing your first job, the first thing that probably comes to mind is what you’re going to do with your paycheck (let’s be real, you’ve probably already got a mental list). But it’s about more than …

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The #1 Job Search Mistake

What’s the #1 mistake job-seekers make?

Drumroll please… 🥁

Hands-down, it has to be: NOT understanding their audience.

Exhibit A: When we job-seekers work on our resumes, we often think of them as term papers. Every single sentence has to …

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How to Get Into Cybersecurity With No Experience

Cybersecurity is a booming technical career path. As more companies move their data, processes, and systems online, they need cybersecurity professionals to help ensure their information is secure. However, because this field is growing and evolving, it can be challenging …

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Why Your Job Application NEEDS to Be Different

Why do so many job applications look Exactly. The. SAME??? 🤦‍♂️

By definition, getting hired is all about STANDING OUT! ⚡️

So the next time you consider using the SAME resume template all your friends are using… or having AI …

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How to Land a College Internship

Securing a college internship is one of the most effective ways for students to build their career foundation. Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, access to industry professionals, and the opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This guide …

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Career Champion Spotlight

We are thrilled to recognize Professor Deepthi Siriwardena, for her incredible partnership with Career Services and commitment to supporting student career development. As a true career champion, she has worked closely with our department to provide valuable classroom workshops that …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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How to Write the Perfect Follow-Up Email After an Interview

Congrats! You just survived a big interview.

Your job is done, right?

Wrong.

Don’t make the mistake of crushing the interview but neglecting the follow-up email.

Here’s how to do it right.

Why You Need to Follow Up After an …

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Entry-Level Candidates Lack Key Skills: Here’s What Employers Want

As the job market continues to evolve, entry-level workers are expected to have a diverse set of hard and soft skills so they can hit the ground running, like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration. However, General Assembly’s recent report reveals a …

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Career Champion Spotlight

Professor MD Salah Uddin, a Mechanical Engineering professor at UTPB, and Tyler Yancey, a Petroleum Engineer from Chevron, recently teamed up to offer UTPB engineering students a unique opportunity. Over 20 students visited Chevron’s Midland training facility, where they participated …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Stop Using ChatGPT the Wrong Way for Writing… Plus, Here’s the RIGHT Way!

So many people are still using ChatGPT the WRONG way…

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“ChatGPT, generate my resume.”

“ChatGPT, write a cover letter for this job.”

“ChatGPT, what should I write on my LinkedIn profile?”

Which feels great in the short-term:

“My job …

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