Recognizing Veterans’ Contributions to Texas

State highlights efforts to support those who have served

AUSTIN – This Veterans Day and every day, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) seeks to recognize veterans for their service to Texas and the nation. Texas is committed to providing employment, education, …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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Female Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Female Professional Associations & Organizations by Doug Levin

The following List of Female Professional Associations & Organizations is a key resource for those interested in pursuing professional development or connecting with like-minded Female professionals.

Membership in Female Professional Associations …

By Amaya Pryor
Amaya Pryor
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UTPB First-Gen is Now on Instagram

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By Diana Ortiz
Diana Ortiz
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Storytelling. A powerful tool in the international student’s job-search toolkit

What do cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin, have to do with your job search? I will give you a clue. They are all hormones that our brain releases in response to a good story. They help us stay alert and focused …

By Maribea Merritt
Maribea Merritt Director, Career Education
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4 Tips for Salary Negotiations During the Interview Process

Ah, money. We all think about so much of the time, but it can be so uncomfortable to talk about. When it comes to negotiating your salary for a new job, though, it’s critical that you find a way to …

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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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UTPB College of Business Graduate creates business to help human trafficking victims in West Texas

Soraye Lara is the creator and owner of Unlimited Jewelry

Sorayeanna Lara, better known as Soraye, is studying management in the College of Business at UT Permian Basin.

“I really like Odessa and UTPB because you get to know everybody,” …

By Megan Baeza
Megan Baeza Executive Director
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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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