The narrative is splitting: Sam Altman says AI companies are hiring more. So what does that mean for you?
By Jim Stroud In early June 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made a statement that cut against months of AI anxiety headlines. “The companies that I know that have adopted AI the most are also the ones hiring the most,” he said. “And the companies, as a general rule, that are talking about doing layoffs […]
Upskilling your summer interns in workplace AI tools
About halfway through a summer internship, a predictable shift occurs. The initial excitement of the first few weeks begins to taper off, projects enter slow operational phases, and managers frequently find themselves stretched thin. This mid-season productivity dip can easily leave interns feeling underutilized and disengaged. However, forward-thinking organizations are realizing that this lull presents […]
Ghosted by an employer? How to take your power back in your job search | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep100
There is nothing quite as soul-crushing as nailing a third-round interview, sending a thoughtful thank-you note, and then hearing absolutely nothing for weeks. For early-career seekers, getting ghosted by an employer can feel like a personal rejection of your entire future. But don’t let the silence ruin your confidence! In this episode of the From […]
Job scams are real: How to spot the red flags as a new grad
By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com Bad actors trying to take advantage of people who are looking for a job is, unfortunately, not a new thing. However, job scams are becoming more common and getting harder to identify. College students, new grads and early career professionals are especially vulnerable because they often apply to […]
Surviving your transition from student to corporate life
By the time July rolls around, most summer internships are at a dangerous crossroads. The initial excitement has faded, the routine has set in, and many interns find themselves drifting into autopilot mode—or worse, stuck doing low-level busywork that doesn’t actually teach them anything. But talent development experts know that mid-summer is the exact moment […]
The July review: How to pivot your summer internship program before it ends
By the time July rolls around, most summer internships are at a dangerous crossroads. The initial excitement has faded, the routine has set in, and many interns find themselves drifting into autopilot mode—or worse, stuck doing low-level busywork that doesn’t actually teach them anything. But talent development experts know that mid-summer is the exact moment […]
18 AI-powered hiring systems candidates prefer (and why)
Let’s be real: the worst part of looking for a job is the feeling that your application fell into a digital black hole. You spend hours tailoring your resume, hit submit, and then… nothing. But lately, there’s been a shift in how some companies handle the hiring process. Instead of using AI just to filter […]
Yes, it’s July and, no, it’s not too late to land an internship
If you didn’t land a position back in April when everyone else was locking down their plans, it’s easy to feel like you’ve missed the boat entirely. The conventional wisdom says that by the time mid-summer rolls around, HR departments have checked out and hiring screens are frozen until the fall. But if you’re still […]
14 reasons early-career workers are turning away from traditional employers
For decades, the standard play after graduation was simple: get a degree, land an entry-level job at a recognizable corporation, and climb the ladder. But recently, a massive shift has been happening. A growing number of recent grads are looking at the traditional corporate track and deciding the math just doesn’t add up. It’s not […]
Ghost jobs, meet ghost events: What FIFA’s $11,000 tickets and empty seats teach you about the hidden job market
By Jim Stroud FIFA claimed it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup, roughly six percent of the planet. Then cameras at early group-stage matches panned across rows of empty seats. Meanwhile, final-round tickets hit $11,000 through FIFA’s new dynamic pricing system, up from an original face value of around […]