Is it time to break up with your first job?
February is often a month of reflection. While the rest of the world is focused on romantic cards and boxes of chocolate, many professionals who are just starting out find themselves staring at their computer screens and wondering if they made a mistake. You are a year or two into your first real role after […]
Beyond the entry-level tag: How to spot growth-focused roles in 2026
Entry-level job postings often promise growth, but distinguishing genuine development opportunities from dead-end roles requires a strategic approach. This guide provides fourteen concrete tactics to evaluate whether a position will actually advance your career in 2026, drawing on insights from hiring managers, career strategists, and talent development experts. Applying these methods before accepting an offer […]
Workforce Report: Increased hiring yet job searching is risky | ep113
We first interviewed Trent Cotton of iCIMS in October 2025 to discuss data it was reporting in its superb (and free!) monthly Workforce Report. Well, he’s back to discuss the January report, and those surprised him as well as our cohosts, Jeanette Leeds and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site. The signals were […]
Building a massive audience using organic job distribution | ep126
New sites in our industry often face a chicken-and-egg problem: do you need meaningful candidate engagement before you can get meaningful revenue from employers, or do you need meaningful employer engagement before you can get meaningful traffic? Today’s guest on the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast is Timothy Makalinao of Bandana, a new […]
The February pivot: Why this is the real ‘peak’ of q1 Hiring
February marks a critical inflection point in Q1 hiring cycles, with recruiting activity reaching unexpected intensity as budgets unlock and hiring managers accelerate decision timelines. Industry experts reveal that companies are compressing recruitment processes and prioritizing candidates who demonstrate immediate value through proven skills and measurable outcomes. Understanding the strategic timing and specific demands of […]
How to choose the right job (without overthinking it)
By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now Deciding what job to pursue right after college can feel like a daunting task. Students often worry that the choice they make now will define the rest of their career. It’s easy to get stuck overthinking your decision, scrolling endlessly through job postings and […]
12 common mistakes students make when applying for internships (and how to avoid them)
Hey there, future go-getters! It’s Anita Jobb here from College Recruiter. Grab a coffee—or a heavily caffeinated energy drink, I know how finals week gets—and let’s have a real talk. It’s internship season. I can practically feel the collective anxiety radiating off college campuses nationwide. You’re stressed, you’re trying to balance Intermediate Accounting with finding […]
How to stand out in a sea of AI-generated resumes | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep75
The application crisis is here. Applications are up 45% due to AI agents that send 50 resumes daily. Learn the five ways employers fight back. This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast reveals what job seekers need to know about how employers are moving away from reactively trying to spot spam and moving toward proactive […]
Networking without feeling fake: How to build genuine connections as a student
By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now As a college student, you get all kinds of advice to start networking. Alumni events, on-campus conferences, and job fairs are all opportunities that faculty and staff encourage you to participate in so you can meet others in your field, learn about new opportunities, […]
The U.S. federal government hiring freeze is ending
It started as a trickle of emails, then a few “off-the-record” coffees, and by Friday of last week, it was a full-blown chorus. If you work in the federal orbit—or for the ad agencies that keep the government’s public-facing machines humming—you’ve likely heard the same rumblings I have. The word on the street? The “Deep […]