Proving yourself without overstepping: Managing up early in your career
By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com You’ve landed your first job and are excited to begin your career. You are looking forward to making a good impression and showing how capable you are, but you don’t want to be micromanaged. This is where effectively managing up can make a significant difference in your career. […]
7 things education majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for education majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are taking a total break, you have a strategic window to outpace the competition for 2026 teaching roles. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this time to bridge the gap between student teaching and professional […]
How to write your resume or CV if you have no work experience | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep69
Landing your first job can feel daunting, especially when creating a resume with little to no formal work experience. In today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we break down how to build a standout resume by reframing what counts as experience. Learn to highlight academic projects, volunteer work, campus involvement, and even […]
16 things economics majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December gives economics majors a chance to do more than just think about next year. It is a moment to build real momentum toward the offers that start appearing in early spring. Many students underestimate how much influence they can create in a single month, yet those who move with intention often see doors open […]
17 things psychology majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for psychology majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are powering down for the holidays, you have a strategic window to gain a massive competitive advantage for 2026. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this month to bridge the gap between academic theory and […]
15 things finance majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December can be an easy month to coast, but finance majors who want an edge in the 2026 job market use this stretch of time very differently. They treat it as a chance to strengthen skills that employers actually notice and to build relationships that lead to real conversations when hiring picks up. When the […]
11 things physics majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for physics majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are powering down for the holidays, you have a strategic window to gain a massive competitive advantage for 2026. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this time to bridge the gap between complex theory and […]
Career cushioning: How smart job seekers protect their next move
If you have been on TikTok, LinkedIn, or your favorite career site recently, you have probably seen the phrase career cushioning. It is often mentioned in the same breath as quiet quitting and job hopping. For a lot of students and recent grads, it sounds both smart and a little suspicious. Is it planning ahead […]
14 things chemistry majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for chemistry majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are taking a total break, you have a strategic window to outpace the competition for 2026 roles. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this time to bridge the gap between classroom theory and employer ROI. […]
25 things business administration and management majors should do in December to help with their 2026 job search
December gives business administration and management majors a chance to do something most applicants never quite manage: turn a quiet month into a strategic head start on their 2026 job search. While many students step back during the holiday season, those who use this time intentionally can build momentum that pays off for months to […]