10 things political science majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for political science majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are taking a break, you have a strategic window to outpace the competition for 2026 roles in government, policy, and advocacy. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this month to bridge the gap between […]
15 things international relations majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for international relations majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are taking a break, you have a strategic window to outpace the competition for 2026 roles in diplomacy, policy, and global organizations. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this month to bridge the gap […]
15 things law majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December is not the off-season for law and legal studies 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 month to bridge the gap between academic theory […]
What are the world’s top job boards?
In the not-so-distant past, finding a job—or finding an employee—meant scanning the classified section of a Sunday newspaper. Today, that analog process has entirely migrated to the digital realm, creating a complex ecosystem of platforms designed to connect talent with opportunity. For both employers desperate to fill a critical role and job seekers anxious for […]
17 things engineering majors should do in December to help with their 2026 job search
December gives engineering students a rare chance to pull ahead long before the 2026 recruiting rush begins. Employers want more than strong grades or an impressive list of courses. They want to see curiosity, the ability to solve real problems, and a clear picture of how a candidate communicates their work. December is a window […]
14 things data science, statistics, and applied math majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
December gives data science, statistics, and applied math students an edge that is easy to overlook. Employers appreciate candidates who have more than classroom-level experience. They want to see curiosity, proof, and the ability to make sense of unstructured problems. The final month of the year presents room to build that proof. Instead of waiting […]
16 things computer science and IT majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search
For computer science and IT majors, December is a decisive month. While others might slow down for the holidays, those who take advantage of this window can dramatically strengthen their 2026 job search. Recruiters and hiring managers consistently emphasize that the best candidates are not just those who can code but those who can demonstrate […]
Why the job you applied for is still posted and why that is not bad news
When you are looking for a job, time feels very personal. Every day without news from an employer can feel like a verdict. You refresh your email, you check the employer career site, you look at job boards, and you wonder what you are missing. If you see the job you applied for still sitting […]
As some job boards embrace AI, does that create an opportunity for others? | ep124
Matt Charney, principal analyst for industry and markets for Kyle & Co. and executive editor of Mediabistro, is our guest on today’s episode of the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast. Cohosts Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter and Peter M. Zollman of AIM Group talk with Matt about the significant shift by the biggest sites in our industry to the use of AI to, hopefully, […]
Does conversational AI improve the candidate experience? | ep110
Prem Kumar, the founder and CEO of Humanly, joins the High Volume Hiring Podcast today to talk about conversational AI, which many refer to as chatbots. These systems have gone from unknown to nice-to-have to must-have within the past decade. And it is no wonder why. Without them, it simply takes too much staff time […]