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 …
August offers a strategic window to recalibrate professional objectives before the year’s final push begins. Career experts recommend a systematic approach to evaluating current progress and mapping out achievable goals for the remaining months. This guide presents five proven methods …
Take advantage of an exclusive opportunity through Handshake! For a limited time, students and recent alumni can receive Google AI Plus free for one year—giving you access to powerful AI tools that can help with resumes, interview preparation, research, …
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The transition from student to professional can come with many questions. By proactively addressing what entry-level candidates, interns, and new hires want to know, employers can build trust, increase confidence, and create a smoother onboarding experience.
Handshake shares insights on …
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Balancing classes, extracurricular activities, and work can be challenging, but online and remote jobs can provide the flexibility many students need. Whether you’re looking for part-time employment, a side hustle, or experience to build your resume, knowing where to start …
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First Few Seconds, First Strong Impression
Employers hire candidates based on three key questions:
Can you do the job?
Will you do the job?
Will you fit into the team and culture?
If you have been invited to an interview, …
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You’re staring at your degree audit, trying to decide whether to add a second major or just pick up a minor. Sound familiar? This decision feels weightier than it probably is — but it does matter, and the right answer …
You’ve spent hours on your resume. You’ve listed your experience, added your GPA, and described yourself as “skilled.” And then you stare at that word and think: does this actually say anything?
“Skilled” sounds fine in your head but lands …
Getting work experience when you’ve never worked before can feel like a paradox. You need job skills to get hired, but you often need experience to build those skills.
While many students turn to internships for their first professional experience, …
In my workshops, I’m always reminding students that LinkedIn Messages are highly fallible:
Most people aren’t that active on LinkedIn
The notifications may go to spam
People tend to believe that even the messages that go through are likely spam
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