What are the 10 leading platforms connecting college students and recent graduates to employers hiring for internships and entry-level positions?
Landing that first “real job” or internship can feel like a full-time job in itself, especially when you’re navigating an overwhelming maze of generic job boards and automated application black holes. For college students and recent graduates, the secret to a successful search isn’t just applying everywhere; it’s using platforms specifically designed to connect early-career […]
Most successful careers don’t follow a straight line
By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now In the early stages of your career, it’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to have everything figured out. Choose the “right” major. Land the “perfect” internship. Secure an ideal first job and steadily climb the ladder until retirement. It’s a vision of professional […]
Crush intern ghosting: Keeping your interns engaged through the summer and then the school year
Winning top talent during the busy campus recruiting season is a major victory, but the period between accepting an offer and actually showing up for day one is a massive blind spot for employers. When recent graduates are left in a communication vacuum for months during the summer, they start to drift. It’s the prime […]
Why July is the time to discard GPA and embrace skills-based hiring
For decades, the college GPA was treated as the ultimate filter for early-career talent. If a resume didn’t show a 3.5 or higher, it went straight into the recycling bin. But forward-thinking talent leaders are realizing that academic metrics are a terrible predictor of actual workplace success. A high GPA proves someone is good at […]
Your July blueprint for building campus recruitment infrastructure
When the campus recruitment wave hits in the fall, it hits fast. Many talent acquisition teams make the mistake of waiting until students are back on campus to dust off their presentations, coordinate with universities, and sync with internal managers. By then, you’re already behind the curve. The teams that consistently land the top tier […]
What is working in recruiting in 2026? | High Volume Hiring Podcast | ep128
It’s fair to say that there’s a lot wrong with recruitment in 2026, for candidates, employers, and others. But it’s not all bad. In fact, some of what is working has only started to work well this year. Today’s guest is David Noe, human resources and brand advocacy manager for Payroll Partners, Inc and host […]
Our customers expect immediate answers, not search and retrieve | Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast | ep139
Len Ward, founder of Commexis, joins the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast to share his vision (and a few fun historical and military analogies) about how AI is and will continue to impact our industry, including the candidates and employers we serve. Unlike many AI experts, Len is bullish on the ability of […]
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 […]