What ad agencies should advice their employer clients on where to spend their recruitment advertising budgets in Q1 and Q2 2026
We recently reached out to dozens of hiring experts to get their tips for branding and recruitment marketing agencies who are advising their employer clients on how to allocate their advertising budgets when trying to drive a higher quantity or quality of applicants to their part-time, internship, apprenticeship, entry-level, and other early career job opportunities. […]
From intern to entry-level: How to stop the graduation “ghosting”
Extending a job offer to a star intern and actually seeing them show up on their start date are two very different things. For most students, there is a massive “engagement gap” between the end of a summer internship and graduation day—a months-long window where competitors are circling with shiny new offers and doubts can […]
15 tips for employers wanting productivity from employees who want flexibility
For a lot of early-career professionals, the “nine-to-five in a cubicle” lifestyle feels like an ancient relic. Flexibility has officially crossed the line from being a nice-to-have perk to a nonnegotiable expectation for the newest generation entering the workforce. But on the employer side, there’s a real, valid fear that “flexible” is just code for […]
Can employers identify AI-written resumes? Should they care?
The rise of AI writing tools has created a bit of a “perfect polish” problem for recruiters. It’s never been easier for a student or recent grad to turn a mediocre internship into a world-class achievement on paper with just a few prompts. For employers, this means the traditional resume is losing its value as […]
7 tactics recruitment ad agencies need to know when advising employers hiring students, grads
Reaching the newest generation of workers isn’t as simple as slapping a “We’re Hiring” banner on a job board and hoping for the best. For students and recent grads, traditional recruitment advertising often feels like background noise—easy to ignore and even easier to distrust. This audience doesn’t just want a job; they want to know […]
Networking feels fake? 4 ways to build real connections. | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep82
Does networking make you feel like a used car salesman? Stop faking it. We reveal how to build genuine connections without selling your soul. In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we dive into Keith Spencer’s expert advice on authentic networking. If the thought of handing out business cards gives you the “ick,” […]
How to stop comparing your job search to everyone else’s
By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against someone else’s can quietly erode your confidence and peace of mind. In theory, it’s advice […]
7 ways to communicate your AI plans to early career candidates
If you’re a Gen Z job seeker or just starting your career, seeing a company brag about its new AI suite can feel less like an innovation and more like a countdown to your job being automated. There’s a massive gap right now between “corporate efficiency” and “career security.” While leadership might be excited about […]
Top 10 ways for employers to hire PhD students, grads
The pursuit of a PhD represents the pinnacle of academic specialization, and by 2026, these candidates are the primary drivers of innovation in biotechnology, quantum computing, behavioral economics, and sustainable materials science. Unlike other cohorts, PhD students and graduates aren’t just looking for a job; they are looking for an environment where their years of […]
Top 10 ways for employers to hire students, grads of Master’s programs
By 2026, the demand for specialized leadership and advanced technical expertise has made Master’s degree recruitment a cornerstone of any high-growth talent strategy. While undergraduate hiring focuses on potential, Master’s recruitment—ranging from MBAs and Data Science masters to advanced degrees in Public Health, Cyber Security, and Aerospace Engineering—is about hiring proven skill sets and refined […]