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 …
Over the last decade, the popularity of STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) has grown, and with good reason. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that while the annual median wage for non-STEM careers was $40,120, the …
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 …
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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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 …
Looking for networking support and career advice in your field? You’re bound to find a professional association here that can help.
Whether you’re an African American accountant, attorney or astrophysicist, there’s probably a related professional organization. Joining …
While recruiters work to help companies fill their open roles, they can also help you — the job seeker — connect with roles you might be interested in and a good fit for. According to Jobscan, 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to …
When you think about what to say in a job interview, you probably assume you’ll be answering common interview questions. And while what you say when you answer those questions matters, there are a few more things you should say …
Hines graduated with his Master of Mechanical Engineering in 2021 and said this degree helped him tremendously in starting his career.
UT Permian Basin Alum, Nolan Hines just finished a successful internship with Pioneer Natural Resources in Irving, Texas. He …
Collaboration skills are what you use to work with others efficiently. In the workplace, collaborating means anything from brainstorming new ideas with a teammate to problem-solving with a client.
Collaboration skills are one of the top soft skills employers want …
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UT Permian Basin’s Career Services team is passionate about helping students feel prepared to enter the workforce after they graduate. One …
