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Posted December 25, 2025 by

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 […]

Posted December 25, 2025 by

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, […]

Posted December 25, 2025 by

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 […]

Posted December 24, 2025 by

17 thing marketing majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search

December is one of those months where small, intentional choices can lead to outsized results for marketing majors. Employers begin planning for spring hiring long before winter break ends, and candidates who show early traction tend to rise to the top. This is not about perfect portfolios or polished campaigns. It is about demonstrating that […]

Posted December 23, 2025 by

Proving yourself without overstepping: Managing up early in your career

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com  You’ve landed your first job and are excited to begin your career. You are looking forward to making a good impression and showing how capable you are, but you don’t want to be micromanaged. This is where effectively managing up can make a significant difference in your career. […]

Posted December 23, 2025 by

7 things education majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search

December is not the off-season for education 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 teaching roles. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this time to bridge the gap between student teaching and professional […]

Posted December 23, 2025 by

How to write your resume or CV if you have no work experience | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep69

Landing your first job can feel daunting, especially when creating a resume with little to no formal work experience. In today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we break down how to build a standout resume by reframing what counts as experience. Learn to highlight academic projects, volunteer work, campus involvement, and even […]

Posted December 22, 2025 by

16 things economics majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search

December gives economics majors a chance to do more than just think about next year. It is a moment to build real momentum toward the offers that start appearing in early spring. Many students underestimate how much influence they can create in a single month, yet those who move with intention often see doors open […]

Posted December 22, 2025 by

17 things psychology majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search

December is not the off-season for psychology majors. It is the pre-season. While most students are powering down for the holidays, you have a strategic window to gain a massive competitive advantage for 2026. At College Recruiter, we see that the most successful candidates use this month to bridge the gap between academic theory and […]

Posted December 21, 2025 by

15 things finance majors should do in December to help their 2026 job search

December can be an easy month to coast, but finance majors who want an edge in the 2026 job market use this stretch of time very differently. They treat it as a chance to strengthen skills that employers actually notice and to build relationships that lead to real conversations when hiring picks up. When the […]