Waking up from the winter slump: Rebuilding your momentum for a March breakthrough
February can be the hardest month for mental health. The excitement of the holidays is a distant memory and the spring feels like it is a lifetime away. For job seekers, this period is especially grueling. Rejection emails feel heavier when the sky is gray and the sun sets at five in the afternoon. At […]
Why your dream company might be hiring now (and how to check)
One of the most frustrating parts of the job search is feeling like you are always a step behind the market. You see a “Dream Company” post a role, and by the time you apply, it feels like there are already five hundred people in the queue. You might think that February is a slow […]
The 40 jobs most at risk from AI…and those most likely to benefit | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep78
Artificial intelligence, whether you love or hate it, is already changing how people get their work done, and even whether that work is still available to people. But certain jobs are more at risk from the impact of AI than others, and some of those others stand to benefit. In this episode of the From Dorms […]
Should you stay or should you go? What the “great stay” means for your career.
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume In 2026, a new workplace phenomenon is emerging: The Great Stay. Instead of job-hopping in search of better pay, flexibility, or fulfillment, many workers are choosing to stay put. Even if they’re unhappy, burnt out, or in a role that no longer aligns with their career aspirations. Why? […]
Tax season side hustles: How your gig can actually boost your full-time resume
February has a way of making us look at our bank accounts with a little more scrutiny than usual. The holiday bills have been paid, the first few paychecks of the year have likely been spoken for, and the arrival of tax forms in the mail serves as a stark reminder of where our money […]
The skill-first pivot: How to get hired in 2026 without years of experience
We often hear from early career professionals who feel trapped by a single line in a job description. You find a role that perfectly matches your abilities, but then you see the requirement: “minimum five years of experience.” It feels like a door slamming shut before you even have a chance to knock. But as […]
AI in the application: Are you using tech to help or hurt your search?
By February, the professional world has settled into the rhythm of the new year. While January was about big plans, February is about the tools we use to execute them. In 2026, the tool at the top of everyone’s list is Generative AI. At College Recruiter, we have watched the evolution of artificial intelligence from […]
Spring is coming: Why February is the secret sweet spot for entry-level hiring
There is a common misconception in the world of job searching that the real hiring season does not begin until the cherry blossoms start to bloom. Many early career professionals believe that the “big push” for talent happens in late April or May, just as a new wave of college graduates prepares to cross the […]
How to select an ATS | ep114
Dan Arkind, who likes to refer to himself as a recovering recruiter, but who is also the CEO of JobScore, is today’s guest on the High Volume Hiring Podcast to talk applicant tracking systems. Cohosts Jeanette Leeds and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site talk with Dan about how some small- and medium-sized […]
Resurrecting an aggregator that used to be comparable to Indeed | ep127
On today’s episode of the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast, we’re joined by Kelly Gorfine of Horizon2Media, which 10 months ago acquired aggregator Juju.com, and Christopher Campbell of Reticular Media. Together, they walk cohosts Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site and Peter M. Zollman of AIM Group through JuJu’s history, its […]