Strategies and risks for negotiating a raise | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep77
Stop leaving money on the table! Learn the high-risk gambles versus the safe strategies to secure the pay increase you deserve. This week, we dive into the tricky world of compensation, raises, and retention. On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss the controversial, high-risk strategy of subtly signaling to your […]
Here’s how to make your internships stand out on your resume
By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com When you crush your internships in college, in addition to gaining important skills and experiences, you’re simultaneously creating content for a potentially valuable resume. In turn, your resume can help open the door to score a job interview and demonstrate to employers you have the ability to succeed. Whether […]
Skip the small talk: How to master the 30-second elevator pitch at February career fairs
February is the peak of the spring recruiting season. On campuses and in convention centers across the country, career fairs are in full swing. If you are in the first few years of your professional life, these events can feel overwhelming. The noise, the lines, and the sheer volume of companies can make even the […]
The 28-day job search challenge: Land an interview by mid-March
February is the shortest month of the year, but we see it as the most potent window for career growth. While others are waiting for the spring rush, we believe you can outpace the competition by treating these twenty eight days as a high intensity sprint. At College Recruiter, we have analyzed the hiring patterns […]
Love your resume: 5 heart-stopping formatting mistakes to fix this February
February is often dedicated to matters of the heart, but at College Recruiter, we think it is the perfect time to show some love to the most important document in your professional life. Your resume is the first impression you make. It is your silent ambassador. For those of you in the first five years […]
Will the need to authenticate candidates and employers lead us to CPA+ / CPQA?
Bill Boorman is a global analyst, writer, strategic advisor, and keynote speaker in the talent acquisition technology industry. Bill joins the Job Board Leaders’ Roundtable, hosted by Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site, to discuss the move by many job boards and other TA tech platforms to authenticate the candidates and employers using […]
The work spouse vs. the mentor: Navigating professional relationships early in your career
In the early stages of a career, the people you surround yourself with can make or break your experience. When you are 0 to 5 years into your professional life, you are not just learning how to do a job; you are learning how to navigate the complex social architecture of the workplace. In February, […]
Falling in love with your career path (again): How to beat the 6-month slump
February is a strange time in the professional world. The holiday decorations are long gone and the initial rush of New Year resolutions has started to fade. For those of you who started a new role last summer or fall, you are likely hitting a very specific milestone right about now. We call it the […]
Job seekers are fighting back against online assessments | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep76
Stop gaming the ATS! Learn to ethically optimize your résumé for AI without getting flagged for hidden text or deception. The job market has entered an arms race where candidates are using chatbots and résumé tools to extract keywords and rephrase work history to nudge employer screening software because the first stage of screening is […]
7 best practices for recruiting interns ahead of the summer rush
In the current professional landscape, the competition for top-tier early-career talent has shifted from a seasonal sprint to a perennial marathon. For large employers, the internship program is no longer merely a corporate social responsibility initiative or a source of short-term administrative support; it is the most critical pipeline for long-term leadership and organizational sustainability. […]