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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AI Is Changing Everything about Job Searching, Right? WRONG. Here’s What Actually Matters Today!

AI is changing everything about job searching… right?

WRONG. ❌

Here’s what I mean:

When we think about why recruiters put us through this entire process — filling out resumes, writing cover letters, going to interviews — it’s NOT because …

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3 Research-Backed Career Transition Techniques

“Your next job is not just a step forward…

…it’s a statement about who you are becoming.” ⚡️

That’s how Jelena Zikic closed up our workshop last night on her research into career transitions.

So I can’t thank Dr. Zikic …

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Skip the small talk: How to master the 30-second elevator pitch at February career fairs

February is the peak of the spring recruiting season. On campuses and in convention centers across the country, career fairs are in full swing. If you are in the first few years of your professional life, these events can feel …

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The skill-first pivot: How to get hired in 2026 without years of experience

We often hear from early career professionals who feel trapped by a single line in a job description. You find a role that perfectly matches your abilities, but then you see the requirement: “minimum five years of experience.” It feels …

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Top 10 job boards every student and grad should know in 2026

The Class of 2026 is entering a professional landscape that looks vastly different from that of just a few years ago. With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the hiring process, the continued evolution of hybrid work, and a …

By College Recruiter
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How to Win Your Interviews in the First 5 Minutes!

Think that the terrifying case question at the end of your interview is make or break? THINK AGAIN.

Most interviews are won or lost in just the FIRST 5 MINUTES ⚡️

Here’s the data about how interviewing *really* works – …

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How internships and co-ops influence starting salaries after graduation

Internships and co-ops can make a real difference in what you earn right out of school, but most students never hear the full story about why. Employers do not just reward experience because it looks good on a résumé. They …

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The Surprising Stat That Proves AI Is Changing Who Gets Hired (and Why)

How do we know AI is MASSIVELY CHANGING hiring? Introducing EXHIBIT A… 🤯

In less than 10 years, the advantage provided by REFERRALS has grown to…

…Get ready for it…

20X over ONLINE APPLICANTS! ⚡️

Why???

🤨 On the one …

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How can I get experience if no one will hire me? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep60

This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast tackles the longstanding dilemma of needing experience to secure a job, while often needing a job to gain that very experience. Our hosts delve into a crucial shift in the 2025 …

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No Work Experience? Here’s What to Highlight Instead

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

How am I supposed to get a job when I don’t have anything to put on my resume?

It’s a common concern for college students and recent grads. If …

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