8 tips for recruiters who want to improve how they hire customer service workers
Navigating the hiring process for early-career customer service roles can be a complex puzzle. Do you make it really easy for them to apply, which makes the hiring pool more inclusive and larger, but also could reduce the quality of the average applicant? Or do you make it hard for candidates to apply, on the […]
Do employers actually want more quality vs quantity?
Since summer 2024, dozens of job board leaders have been gathering for a monthly Zoom call to discuss issues relevant to the industry. Today, we discussed the varying perspectives on whether employers prioritize quality or quantity in job applications, with Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site leading the conversation through six parts: 1. […]
19 tips for employers hiring business and consumer services workers
One of the most popular occupational fields for college and university students and recent graduates is business and consumer services. There are many jobs that fall under this broad category, including customer service jobs such as guest service workers in hotels and call center workers. In some ways, the hiring of these workers has changed […]
Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job
On today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts discuss how volunteering doesn’t pay the bills, but volunteering can lead to well-paying jobs that do pay the bills. Are you struggling to get hired even for an internship because you don’t have experience? Volunteering for a non-profit or small business can get […]
Which industries will hire the most warehouse workers in 2025?
As many around the world hunkered down in an effort to escape the Covid pandemic in 2020 and 2021, a notable group did the opposite day after day: warehouse workers. Hiring of these workers rose massively during this time and was led by e-commerce companies such as Amazon and package handlers such as UPS and […]
Which industries will hire the most transportation workers in 2025?
When you think of a job in transportation, what do you envision? A truck driver? Fleet of taxis? Maybe a train? Those who operate trucks, taxis, and trains are all transportation workers, but there are hundreds and perhaps thousands of jobs in transportation. We wanted to find out which industry is the most likely to […]
11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers
Right now, there are several career-related issues that are top of mind for people early in their careers. Many of these concerns stem from the ongoing shifts in the workplace, technological advancements, and changing expectations around work-life balance. 1. Remote work and hybrid models One of the most discussed topics is the evolving nature of […]
How employers can improve their hiring process for early-career administrative candidates
There are a huge number of reasons why some employers seem to consistently hire the best talent but a key differentiator that is often overlooked is the hiring process itself. We reached out to 14 hiring experts to ask them for suggestions for how employers can improve the process of hiring early-career administrative candidates. They […]
Which industry will hire the most tech workers in 2025?
The labor market in most sectors and most countries has been a lot weaker since early 2023 than it was in 2021 and 2022. And one of the weakest of those sectors has been technology. We wanted to find out if tech hiring is poised for a rebound and so reached out to 19 hiring […]
Which industries will hire the most security professionals in 2025?
If 20 years ago you asked a typical employer what a “security” employee did, they would likely describe a security guard such as those who patrol shopping malls and sit at desks in lobbies. Today, that same employer would likely provide an answer that includes far more roles that are quite diverse. Sure, they’d likely […]