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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5 Tips for Following Up With a Hiring Manager

The minutes, days, and sometimes even weeks after a job interview may bring a flurry of excitement and, also, questions. Did I touch on all of the topics I wanted to bring up? Did I effectively answer this or that …

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Tips for first-generation college students navigating the job search

Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to keep in mind? …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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To Highlight or Hide: Navigating Diversity in Internship Applications

In an increasingly competitive job market, internships have become essential stepping stones for students to gain valuable experience and build their professional networks. As students from diverse backgrounds navigate the internship application process, they may wonder whether to highlight or …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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UTPB First-Gen is Now on Instagram

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By Diana Ortiz
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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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7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search

Advice from a first-generation graduate who made it through the process.

I was about 8 years old when I knew I wanted to pursue writing as a career. The chunky 2003 desktop computer sitting in my living room was the …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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New BEST COACH position offers assistance and mentoring to College of Health Sciences and Human Performance students

College of Health Sciences and Human Performance is providing extra support for first-generation and transfer students.

Student success is a top priority of The University of Texas Permian Basin. To provide extra support students, a new mentoring position was created …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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UTPB receives national honor for commitment to first-generation student success

The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students

The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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