7 tactics recruitment ad agencies need to know when advising employers hiring students, grads
Reaching the newest generation of workers isn’t as simple as slapping a “We’re Hiring” banner on a job board and hoping for the best. For students and recent grads, traditional recruitment advertising often feels like background noise—easy to ignore and even easier to distrust. This audience doesn’t just want a job; they want to know […]
Networking feels fake? 4 ways to build real connections. | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep82
Does networking make you feel like a used car salesman? Stop faking it. We reveal how to build genuine connections without selling your soul. In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we dive into Keith Spencer’s expert advice on authentic networking. If the thought of handing out business cards gives you the “ick,” […]
How to stop comparing your job search to everyone else’s
By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against someone else’s can quietly erode your confidence and peace of mind. In theory, it’s advice […]
7 ways to communicate your AI plans to early career candidates
If you’re a Gen Z job seeker or just starting your career, seeing a company brag about its new AI suite can feel less like an innovation and more like a countdown to your job being automated. There’s a massive gap right now between “corporate efficiency” and “career security.” While leadership might be excited about […]
Top 10 ways for employers to hire PhD students, grads
The pursuit of a PhD represents the pinnacle of academic specialization, and by 2026, these candidates are the primary drivers of innovation in biotechnology, quantum computing, behavioral economics, and sustainable materials science. Unlike other cohorts, PhD students and graduates aren’t just looking for a job; they are looking for an environment where their years of […]
Top 10 ways for employers to hire students, grads of Master’s programs
By 2026, the demand for specialized leadership and advanced technical expertise has made Master’s degree recruitment a cornerstone of any high-growth talent strategy. While undergraduate hiring focuses on potential, Master’s recruitment—ranging from MBAs and Data Science masters to advanced degrees in Public Health, Cyber Security, and Aerospace Engineering—is about hiring proven skill sets and refined […]
Top 10 ways for employers to hire 4-year college and university students, grads
The landscape of entry-level hiring for bachelor’s degree candidates has reached a new level of sophistication in 2026. While the traditional “college recruiting” model once relied heavily on a few select “core schools,” the modern employer must cast a wider, more strategic net to find the right mix of technical proficiency and leadership potential. Today’s […]
Turnover is high in some industries. What can you do about it? | ep116
A key reason some employers hire at scale is because of high turnover. Some turnover is to be expected, and often beneficial, but some should be avoided, and is detrimental. Today on the High Volume Hiring Podcast our cohosts, Jeanette Leeds and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site, talk with career expert Keith […]
Overcoming the challenges of diversifying into HR software | ep129
It never ceases to amaze us how different companies in our space build their businesses. Some focus narrowly and try to dominate a niche. Others diversify into related businesses like ATS, career fairs,and employer branding. Przemek Gacek is the CEO of Grupa Pracuj, the dominant job board in Poland with significant business in Ukraine and […]
Top 10 ways for employers to hire junior and community college students, grads
The “skills gap” is a phrase that has dominated the HR landscape for years, but in 2026, the conversation has shifted toward the “opportunity gap.” Community and junior colleges have become the ultimate engine for closing that gap, serving as a diverse and versatile talent pool for everything from cybersecurity and dental hygiene to business […]