The Rise of Skills-Based Hiring: What It Means for College Grads and Employers This Fall
Degree requirements are falling away as companies prioritize actual capability over traditional prestige. For the upcoming fall recruiting season, the focus is shifting away from GPA cutoffs and school names toward practical proof of performance. Employers need reliable ways to verify real-world competence, while graduates must learn to showcase tangible work rather than relying on […]
Hidden trends revealed by AIM Group’s analysis of the 17 publicly listed job boards
On the second Thursday of each month, I host an online get together of dozens of leaders of the world’s best job boards and other recruitment marketplaces. We record and then publish each episode so that those who can’t join in real-time can still benefit from the information that we freely share with each other. […]
The surprising reason why 30% of job seekers prefer to be interviewed between 11pm and 2pm | High Volume Hiring Podcast | ep133
Today’s High Volume Hiring Podcast marks a bit of a turning point, and cohosts Jeanette Leeds and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site hope that you like the change. Instead of snackable episodes of about 15-minutes every other week, we’re moving to in-depth of about 30-minutes on the second Thursday of each month. […]
Beyond the Match: How the Market Benchmarks Candidate Relevance | Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast | ep144
Today’s Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast marks a bit of a turning point, and cohosts Peter M. Zollman of AIM Group and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site hope that you like the change. Instead of snackable episodes of about 15-minutes biweekly, we’ll be 30-minutes on the second Thursday of each […]
Gen Z Recruitment in 2026: 16 Fall Campus Hiring Trends Employers Need to Know
Gen Z campus recruiting has fundamentally shifted, and traditional hiring tactics are no longer securing top early-career talent. Candidates now expect radical transparency, rapid communication, and opportunities to demonstrate real capability rather than answering outdated interview questions. Companies that adapt to these expectations are building stronger talent pipelines and closing candidates much faster than competitors […]
The Thaw: 2026 Federal Hiring Outlook and Strategic Shifts for Political Science Majors | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep111
In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, the cohosts dive into the spring 2026 thaw of the federal hiring freeze and what it means for political science majors. Grounded in recent reporting from College Recruiter, the discussion analyzes the shift from last year’s 1-for-4 attrition ratio toward new skills-based Merit Hiring Plans. […]
4 Ways to Showcase Your College Experience on Your Resume
By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com As you settle into a routine this semester between your classes and activities, and get into job search mode by revising your resume, you may be wondering how you can fill the white space if you haven’t acquired a significant amount of skills and experiences yet. A reporter […]
8 LinkedIn Job Search Steps Most People Skip (And How to Win)
I came across a great post on LinkedIn recently about how to use, you guessed it, LinkedIn. Wait! Don’t click away. This actually was a really good post with superb advice for job seekers who want to stand out from others who are searching for the same kinds of jobs. Justin Shuman, chief commercial officer […]
Shift Your Strategy: Navigating Fall Campus Recruiting for Gen Z Talent
The traditional playbook for campus recruitment is quickly becoming obsolete. Gen Z candidates are demanding transparency, speed, and real evidence of mutual fit rather than polished corporate fluff and long, drawn-out hiring cycles. Waiting until mid-autumn to post positions or relying on legacy resume screens means missing out on top-tier candidates who are looking for […]
First-Impression Friction: How Structured Onboarding Stops Early Attrition
The highest risk window for employee turnover occurs within the first 90 days. When early-career hires jump ship shortly after starting, it’s rarely because they lacked talent—it’s usually because they encountered unnecessary friction during their transition into the team. Vague expectations, missing software access, and an isolation-inducing lack of direction can quickly cause new hires […]