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Posted March 21, 2025 by

Recruiting Brainfood Live: Impact of DOGE on HR and TA in the USA

Recruiting Brainfood is a once-a-week, recruiting e-newsletter manually curated by Hung Lee. It features content from non-mainstream sources and is delivered via email to more than 38,000 recruiters and other HR professionals worldwide. Hung also hosts a weekly panel discussion on Recruiting Brainfood Live where he dives into time issues related to sourcing; employment branding; […]

Posted March 21, 2025 by

15 tips for environmental studies majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your long-term goals. For environmental studies majors, career mapping is especially important because the field spans science, policy, education, and business, offering a range of opportunities focused on sustainability and […]

Posted March 20, 2025 by

Using automation to enhance and streamline the human experience | ep86

Our guest on today’s episode of the High Volume Hiring Podcast is Harry Wittenberg of Worxweb Solutions, which sits at the intersection of staffing and bespoke business solutions such as building tech, integrating various tech solutions, web design, and sales support. In today’s episode, our cohosts, Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site and Jeanette Leeds discuss […]

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Posted March 20, 2025 by

65 crazy interview questions

Almost every adult, at some point, has had the misfortune of being on the receiving end of crazy and even illegal job interview questions. Some fall more into the “waste of time” bucket, but some are downright idiotic. My friend, Stephen O’Donnell, the Chief Growth Officer of TAtech and founder of the United Kingdom’s National […]

Posted March 20, 2025 by

Tackling fake applicants using pricing | ep97

Our guest on today’s episode of the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast is Mark Chaffey, the cofounder and CEO of UK-based hackajob. Hackajob matches candidates with tech jobs in the UK, USA, and India. Candidates do not apply to jobs but, instead, the employer applies to the candidates. The employer describes the role, the AI […]

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Posted March 19, 2025 by

18 tips for English majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your long-term goals. For English majors, career mapping is especially important because the degree offers a wide range of opportunities in writing, education, media, business, and beyond. Without a clear […]

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Posted March 18, 2025 by

18 tips for history majors who are mapping their careers

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying potential career paths, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to achieve your long-term goals. For history majors, career mapping is especially valuable because the field offers a wide range of opportunities in education, research, public service, and business. Without a clear […]

Posted March 18, 2025 by

3 ways to rock your next phone interview and land your dream job | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep29

In today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts draw on some wisdom from career expert Bethany Wallace to talk about the importance of phone interviews and provide students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers with three critical tips for how to succeed in a phone interview: First, schedule the interview and confirm the […]

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Posted March 17, 2025 by

The Hidden Dangers of Fake Job Listings: What Job Seekers Need to Know

In today’s digital age, the job search landscape has expanded beyond traditional classifieds to a vast array of online platforms. While this offers unprecedented access to opportunities, it also opens the door to deceptive practices that can mislead and exploit job seekers. The Rise of “Ghost Jobs” A significant concern in the current job market […]

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Posted March 14, 2025 by

Why Google’s “Soccer Balls on a Bus” Interview Question Isn’t About Math—It’s About You

When Sarah Goose interviewed at Google, she wasn’t expecting a riddle straight out of a logic puzzle book. But there it was: “How many soccer balls can you fit into a school bus?” At first, questions like these can make even the most confident candidate break into a cold sweat. You’re sitting there, wondering if […]