12 Free Online Courses With Certificates to Boost Your Resume

Raise your hand if you’ve ever missed out on an opportunity because of a skill you didn’t have. We can empathize with the feeling of joy at discovering a potential next job suddenly turning to frustration while reading the job …

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Top 3 Takeaways from ChatGPT Expert

In today’s fast-changing job market, job seekers are finding ways to stand out and simplify their search. Jeremy Schifeling, author of the #1 Best-Selling ChatGPT for Job Searching, recently hosted an online session explaining how to use AI for job …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Best gig jobs for those who want to work remotely

When people think of gig jobs, they often think of rideshare workers like those who drive for Uber or those who deliver groceries or even packages for Amazon. There are loads of gig jobs that require the worker to drive …

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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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Watch: How to Use the STAR Method in an Interview

This article was originally published on JoinHandshake.com.

Learn how to use the STAR interview method in less than one minute!

Nervous for your job or internship interview? Don’t be! There’s an easy framework to keep in mind that can help …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Career Champion Spotlight

Join us in celebrating and acknowledging Clark Moreland as a UTPB Career Champion. Clark demonstrates a genuine commitment to guiding students toward their future career paths.

His active involvement in supporting Career Services, such as providing funds for professional attire …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Career Champion Spotlight

As a devoted supporter of the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), Cassandra’s contributions to Career Services have left a mark on the university community.

Cassandra generously donated clothing to the career closet, providing students with the professional attire. Her …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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What’s New on Handshake?

This article was originally published on JoinHandshake.com.

Evolving our platform to help you make career moves on the go

Our newly improved Handshake experience brings together everything you need to find, land, and succeed in your next role.

Handshake now …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Career Champion Spotlight

Dr. Roy Counts stands out as a mentor for professional growth within our UT Permian Basin community.

He makes a big impact by partnering with Career Services. Dr. Counts connects students with industry knowledge and accounting professionals. He knows the …

By Gabby Maxwell
Gabby Maxwell Director of Career Education
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Are micro-internships, internships, apprenticeships, or co-ops best for job-seeking students?

It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …

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