Navigating the Gender Gap: A Woman’s Guide to Launching a Career in Male-Dominated Fields
Entering fields where women remain significantly underrepresented—such as software engineering, investment banking, construction management, aerospace, and data infrastructure—presents a distinct set of career dynamics. While enterprise employers have made public commitments to diversifying their technical and leadership pipelines, early-career women still encounter subtle systemic friction: the “confidence gap,” lack of visible female leadership, imposter syndrome, […]
Think First. Then Prompt.
By Jim Stroud The test subjects were college students. Fifty-four of them, from five Boston-area schools, were wired with electrodes and asked to write essays. One group wrote with ChatGPT. One used Google. One used nothing but their own heads. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab watched their brains the whole […]
How to find your first job if you don’t have experience
Nikki Yarnot answers the question that almost every job seeker encounters early in their work life: how to get hired into your first job of employers are only hiring those who have experience. Niki is a licensed social worker, neuro-inclusive coach, and mom to three boys. She is a passionate advocate for inclusion, accommodations, and […]
The invisible pay cut: Calculating the true salary of your first job.
You’ve landed the job offer, and the salary and benefits look fantastic on paper. But before you sign on the dotted line, are you sure you know what your real take-home compensation will be? In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we unpack the concept of the “invisible pay cut”—the gap between […]
Mentors, Work Friends, and Boundaries: A New Grad’s Guide to Workplace Relationships
By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com It’s time! You’ve just started your new job. In fact, you’ve made it through most of your onboarding. You really want to make a good impression, and things feel like they are going well, but you don’t want to be (or seem) overly eager, or let your inexperience […]
Navigating the Job Search as a Physically Disabled Graduate: Accommodations, Disclosure, & ADA Rights
Entering the workforce as a recent graduate with a physical disability—whether involving mobility differences, dexterity impairments, chronic pain/illness, or sensory variations—requires navigating both traditional hiring pipelines and environmental barriers. While physically disabled candidates bring exceptional problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and resilience to the workplace, navigating physical office environments, travel requirements, and interview setups often presents unwritten […]
Navigating the Corporate “Hidden Curriculum”: A First-Generation Graduate’s Career Playbook
Being a first-generation college student—the first in your immediate family to attend university and earn a bachelor’s degree—is a major milestone. First-gen students demonstrate immense grit, adaptability, resourcefulness, and self-motivation. However, entering the corporate job market often reveals an unspoken system known as the “hidden curriculum.” This refers to the unwritten rules, corporate jargon, networking […]
Navigating the Early-Career Job Search as a DACA Recipient: Work Auth, Form I-9, & Rights
For recent college graduates holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status, entering the corporate workforce comes with a unique set of administrative and legal considerations. While DACA provides valid Work Authorization Documents (EADs) and Social Security Numbers, many “Dreamers” struggle with standard application questions regarding visa sponsorship, how to handle the Form I-9 verification […]
How AI is changing retail, hospitality, distribution, and construction recruiting | High Volume Hiring Podcast | ep132
Regular listeners and viewers of the High Volume Hiring Podcast will know that cohosts Jeanette Leed and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site regularly cover how AI is impacting recruiting. Today’s episode does, but in quite a different way. Our guest, Ryan Reisner, is the founder of SeekerPitch and The Reisner Group, and […]
Navigating the Job Search with a Criminal Record: A Fair Chance Guide for Recent Grads
Entering the job market with a criminal record—whether a juvenile offense, misdemeanor, or conviction—can make the post-grad job search feel uniquely intimidating. However, the legal and corporate landscape surrounding “Second Chance” or “Fair Chance” hiring has evolved significantly. Today, federal EEOC guidelines, state-level “Ban the Box” legislation, and expanding corporate DEI policies require employers to […]