Indeed’s single-source feed policy takes effect March 31st and could trip the cost to some employers
The March 31 deadline is fast approaching, and for many large employers, it’s not just a technical hurdle—it’s a potential budgetary landslide. Indeed’s new Single-Source Feed Policy is more than a nudge toward their proprietary “Indeed Apply” integration; it is a fundamental shift in how organic visibility is granted. If you are a TA leader […]
Skills over degrees: Navigating the 2026 merit hiring plan as a new graduate
The landscape of federal employment has undergone a seismic shift, and if you are just entering the professional world, the timing could not be better. For months, the primary question for job seekers has been: is the U.S. federal government hiring freeze ending? The short answer is yes, but the more nuanced answer is that […]
The underrated moat that protects job boards from new, agentic AI solutions
In the world of enterprise business, agility is a buzzword we love to throw around in boardrooms. We talk about pivoting, adapting, and disrupting ourselves before someone else does. But if you look closely at how large organizations actually behave, you’ll notice a stark contrast to the agile rhetoric: they move like supertankers in a […]
Schedule F vs. Schedule Policy: What the new federal reclassifications mean for your job security
The federal workforce is currently undergoing its most significant structural shift in decades, leaving many veterans of the civil service and hopeful newcomers feeling like the ground is shifting beneath their feet. Amidst the rumors of department-wide realignments and “lean” initiatives, the question on everyone’s mind is: is the U.S. federal government hiring freeze ending? […]
Is your boss human or a dehumanizing algorithm? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep80
HR is disconnected from the 80 million hourly workers who want dignity, not culture. In this episode, we explore the stark divide between corporate Human Resources and the more than 80 million Americans who make up the hourly, frontline workforce, which represents over three out of every five US workers. For this majority, whose jobs […]
Sunday scaries are real: Building a healthy relationship with work
Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com Earning a degree and subsequently landing your first real job, one expects to feel a great sense of accomplishment (as you should). Many may be surprised, however, when that new and exciting job starts giving you anxiety; especially as the weekend winds down. Many call this phenomenon the Sunday […]
Which U.S. federal government agencies are hiring in March 2026? A guide to the ‘thaw’.
For the past year, the federal job market has felt like a closed door for many. Job seekers have watched as thousands of positions remained vacant and hiring notices were pulled from the web. Now that we have reached the midpoint of the fiscal year, everyone is asking the same question: is the U.S. federal […]
Beyond the resume: How to answer the new U.S. federal government’s ‘American Ideals’ essay questions
The shift in how the federal government evaluates talent has reached a tipping point this spring. As agencies prepare for the second half of the fiscal year, a common question is circulating through career centers and online forums: Is the U.S. federal government hiring freeze ending? While the answer is a resounding “yes,” the more […]
How to ask for more compensation, benefits, or flexibility by focusing on the value you bring
Let’s be honest: asking for more money when you’re just starting out feels a bit like asking your parents for a higher allowance—except the stakes are your rent and your professional reputation. Most early-career professionals hesitate to negotiate because they feel they haven’t “earned” the right to ask for more without a decade of experience […]
18 resume changes you should make to get past the ATS filters…and why
Think of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) as the digital bouncer of the modern job market. It’s a software powerhouse used by almost all large corporations and most medium-sized companies to organize, search, and rank the massive influx of resumes they receive daily. While smaller “mom-and-pop” shops might still read every email manually, the bigger […]