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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Accelerate Your Career With the Top Audit Job Simulations on Forage

A career in auditing is what “trust but verify” looks like in action. Auditors are the last line of defense from financial fraud and mismanagement and it’s up to them to ensure the defenses are functioning. However, gaining experience as …

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How to Highlight Your Academic Accomplishments on Your Resume

Today, the average job listing gets more than 250 applications. That’s hard to contend with, even if you’re the most seasoned professional. But when you’re a student or recent graduate with little to no experience behind you, this can feel even …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Adapt Your Career to Survive the AI Revolution

AI’s fast growth has been causing a lot of excitement and a lot of anxiety. Some people are encouraged by AI’s advances, while others are worried. Questions like “Will robots take our jobs?” and “How should we prepare for the …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Career Champion Spotlight

We take immense pride in our faculty members who go the extra mile to ensure the success of our students. Katelin Barron, is a shining example of unwavering commitment to student development through her participation in the Career Champion Program.

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Program Coordinator
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Career Champion Spotlight

Meet one of our exceptional faculty members dedicated to being a Career Champion. Dr. Prakash Pai actively promotes student involvement in resume reviews and career fairs. Thank you for being a committed partner in supporting both your students and Career …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Program Coordinator
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16+ Jobs for Accounting Majors in 2023

With an accounting degree, jobs are available in practically every industry. Accounting is a broad area of financial services that involves researching, reviewing, and reporting financial information. However, the skills you learn while obtaining an accounting degree are highly transferable, …

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Top 10 Jobs for Marketing Majors

When you think of marketing, you might think of online surveys that ask for your opinion on your shopping experience. While that’s one type of marketing, there are many other ways that businesses and organizations market themselves. Social media, search …

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Nearly Half of College Students Don’t Feel Career-Ready, Forage Study Finds 

Career preparation is a core component of the college experience — but nearly half of college students don’t feel confident that they have the skills and resources to land their first job, according to a Forage study.

Moreover, many students …

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The Perfect Resume Guide From Expert Recruiters

As job-hunting experts, we’ve heard every kind of resume advice you can imagine. We’ve partnered with companies in various industries looking to find candidates for thousands of roles and through this work, we’ve identified the golden standard for resume writing.

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These 9 Tips Will Instantly Make You a Better Job Candidate

I spent a 14-year career interviewing people for all types of jobs. I typically knew within the first five minutes of the interview if that person was going to make it.

It is not difficult to set yourself apart …

By Maribea Merritt
Maribea Merritt Director, Career Education
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