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 […]
10 things accounting majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December tends to sneak up on accounting majors, especially those who plan to start their job search in 2026. It is easy to treat the month as a breather between finals and the new year, but the students who get ahead now often find themselves with far more options later. The final weeks of the […]
10 things biology and biomedical science majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for Biology and Biomedical Science 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 are those who use this time to bridge […]
How inclusive internship recruiting can raise, not lower, performance
Many companies feel pulled between wanting more diverse internship cohorts and wanting to maintain strong performance standards, but the two goals are not at odds. In fact, the organizations that do this well recognize that broader talent pools often reveal candidates who bring fresh perspectives, strong motivation, and real potential. The key is to stop […]
15 things health majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December offers health majors a valuable head start on the 2026 job search. While many candidates wait until the new year to get serious, employers and practice leaders notice those who show early focus and intention. This is the time to step back and connect the dots between your training and the value you can […]
December is Your Career Pre-Season: 15 Strategic Moves to Win the Q1 Job Market
There is a persistent myth in the career world that everything grinds to a halt between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Many students and recent graduates take this as gospel, powering down their job search engines and deciding to “wait until things pick up in January.” This is a massive strategic error. While it is […]
How to land a job through networking: What college students need to know
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume In an era of AI, online tools, and automated hiring systems running the job-search show, it can be easy to stay behind the screen and hard to see the value of building human connections to land your next role. However, human connections remain the number one way to […]
How to answer situational interview questions | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep68
Situational, or behavioral-based, interview questions can be intimidating, especially for young professionals without much formal work experience. In today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how these questions, which often start with “Tell me about a time when…,” are designed to assess a candidate’s problem-solving skills, adaptability, and teamwork based on […]
Give interns real work, get real results: How high-impact internships build your future workforce
Internship programs work best when they give students real responsibility and room to learn, not just a desk and a stack of small tasks. When interns are trusted to contribute to actual business goals, everyone wins. The students build skills, confidence, and a clearer sense of their career direction. The organization benefits from fresh perspectives, […]