15 things media majors should do in January to help their 2026 job search
The holiday season in late December and early January is not the off-season for media 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 newsrooms and production houses. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use […]
Employers moving away from skills-based hiring to requiring degrees and even GPAs
For years, we’ve been told that the four-year degree was becoming a relic. In our industry, the “skills-based hiring” movement felt like progress. We started focusing on what people could actually do rather than where they went to school. We looked at portfolios, we ran coding challenges, and we told ourselves that as long as […]
Start 2026 with proof: How to show employers you are ready
January is not just the start of a new year. It is the best time to reboot a stalled job search. Most candidates start the month by polishing their resumes and hoping for the best. At College Recruiter, we know that a resume is just a piece of paper. You need concrete proof that you […]
Corporate politics can be used for good | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep71
The From Dorms to Desks Podcast tackles the concept of corporate politics, reframing it from a necessary evil into a tool for ethical leadership and influence, calling this approach “The Trust Playbook.” Corporate politics is unavoidable because whenever people collaborate and resources like budgets, headcount, time, and leader attention are limited, influence is required. The central question […]
Mentor, sponsor, or both? Why early-career professionals need multiple advocates
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume When you’re early in your career, advice is everywhere from professors, managers, peers, and even TikTok. But not all guidance carries the same weight, and not all career relationships serve the same purpose. Two of the most important, and often confused, relationships you can have are with a […]
8 things journalism majors should do now to help their 2026 job search
The turn of the year from December to January is not the off-season for journalism 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 newsroom roles. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this time to […]
January hiring is your competitive edge with students and recent grads
January is not the off-season for campus recruiting. It is the pre-season. While many organizations are still slowly finalizing their annual budgets, savvy employers are using this window to outpace the competition for 2026 talent. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful companies use the first month of the year to bridge the […]
Build confidence and clarity this January and aim for better roles
January is not just the start of a new year. It is the best time to reboot a stalled job search. Most candidates start the month with vague goals and generic resumes. At College Recruiter, we know that vague aspirations do not get you hired. You need a strategy built on focus and intention to […]
8 metrics that every talent acquisition leader needs to know
In the modern hiring landscape, the role of a Talent Acquisition (TA) leader has shifted from “head of hiring” to “strategic business partner.” As organizations face fluctuating markets, evolving candidate expectations, and the rise of AI-driven recruiting, intuition is no longer enough. To secure a seat at the executive table, TA leaders must speak the […]
Top 10 job boards every student and grad should know in 2026
The Class of 2026 is entering a professional landscape that looks vastly different from that of just a few years ago. With the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the hiring process, the continued evolution of hybrid work, and a more competitive entry-level market, knowing where to look is half the battle. While the “big […]