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The Strategic Time Bomb

Are You Sitting on a “Career Time Bomb”?
Think your degree alone will guarantee a job after graduation? Think again.

A recent article by career expert Steve Cadigan warns that today’s students may be facing a hidden “career time bomb.” …

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Lifelong Learning Initiatives: Empowering Alumni Through Continuing Education

Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth.

There are a myriad of …

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How to Address Concerns About a Career Change During an Interview

Changing careers is exciting since it presents new learning opportunities and creates room for growth. But you could worry that recruiters may be unwilling to hire you. After all, they may feel that you don’t have enough experience in the …

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Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue or skills you may have that are relevant to a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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Expanding Your Communication Skill Set

Improve your communication skills for better collaboration. Learn to convey messages clearly, adjust for your audience, and handle difficult conversations…

Influencing without Authority

Learn to influence without authority. Develop skills to inspire, build trust, and drive positive change. Gain support and cooperation with…

How to Answer the Tell Me About Yourself Question in Interviews

In a product management interview, ‘Tell me about yourself’ is a good question that allows the interviewer to assess whether…
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Partner with Texas Southern University: Invest in Talent, Impact the Future

At Texas Southern University (TSU), we are cultivating the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. As one of the nation’s premier historically Black universities, TSU offers a rich pipeline of diverse, driven, and career-ready students across a wide range of disciplines.
We invite companies and organizations to partner with us in two powerful ways:

• Recruitment: Connect with top-tier talent through internships, career fairs, and on-campus engagement opportunities. Our students bring fresh perspectives, strong academic foundations, and a commitment to excellence.
• Philanthropic Support: Your investment in scholarships, academic programs, and student success initiatives helps us expand access to education and empower future leaders. Together, we can create lasting impact in our communities and industries.
Join us in shaping a brighter future—partner with TSU today.

Texas Southern University Career Pathways Center is proudly connected with leading professional organizations that enhance career development, employer engagement, and student success. We are active members of: National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) The leading source for career services standards, trends, and best practices in higher education and workforce readiness. Southern Association of Colleges and Employers (SoACE) A regional network supporting collaboration between career services professionals and employers across the South. Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers (HACCC) A partnership of Houston-area universities working together to connect students with top local employers and opportunities.

For more information please contact Jeff Wallace or Bea Emanuel-Sims in the Office of Development at 713.313.6747.

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