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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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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Top 10 Jobs for Engineering Majors (of All Kinds)

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 …

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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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How to Find and Reach Out to Recruiters on LinkedIn

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 …

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9 Things to Say in a Job Interview in 2022

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 …

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How A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering is Helping One Alumnus Succeed

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 …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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What Are Collaboration Skills? Definition and Examples

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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