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 In-Demand Skills to Keep on Your Radar for 2025

There’s no way around it: Professionals who want to stay employed for the years to come must keep up with the constant changes in the workforce. This means continually investing time and resources into upskilling with in-demand skills.

It can …

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How to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety: Tips for a Confident Delivery

Does your heart start racing the moment you realize you have to speak in front of a group? Do your palms get sweaty just thinking about presenting in a meeting? Public speaking anxiety is incredibly common, even among professionals who …

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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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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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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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Career Champion Spotlight

Jinhyun Lee, our esteemed Department Chair and Associate Professor is not just an educator; he is a true career champion who embodies the spirit of partnership and community engagement.

Jin’s dedication is evident in his active participation in university events, …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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