If LinkedIn uses a defective algorithm that unfairly filters candidates, is that a form of negligence?
We recently published an in-depth article about whether laws such as the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act make the scoring, ranking, or matching of candidates against job openings illegal. Today, I want to bring to you the perspective from a lawyer, but not one whose practice is focused on the EU, AI, job boards, recruitment, […]
The Golden Globes just wrote the best career advice of 2026
By Jim Stroud, career intelligence analyst and job search workshop facilitator for college students Hollywood just handed college students the cheat code for surviving the AI job market. On May 7, 2026, the Golden Globes released their eligibility rules for the 84th annual ceremony. Buried inside the usual awards-show language about runtime minimums and podcast […]
Should you work for the feds in 2026? The new rules for Gen Z & recent grads | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep95
Are you ready to trade the private sector grind for a government gig? In 2026, the federal hiring freeze is finally thawing, but this isn’t your parents’ predictable, safe job for life. We are breaking down the wild new world of civil service where your actual tech skills matter way more than a fancy college […]
Small daily habits that make job searching less stressful
By Keith Spencer, career expert with AI resume builder Resume Now The job search can be emotionally and mentally taxing, especially for recent grads and early-career professionals navigating the process for the first time. Crafting resumes and cover letters, filling out application after application, hearing little back from employers, and facing rejection can quickly become […]
Under the EU AI Act, algorithmic scoring is legal, but how it is being used is not
A monumental shift is underway in the global talent acquisition (TA) technology space, driven by the European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act). The industry, which relies heavily on algorithms to score, rank, match, and filter job seekers, is grappling with a central question: Will the new law make these core technological functions […]
4 mistakes students and recent grads make after accepting job offers
It’s a common trap: thinking that the job search is a series of isolated events—the application, the interview, the offer. In reality, recruiters and hiring managers are looking at the “white space” between those milestones to see who you really are. For a recent grad, your professional reputation starts forming the second you hit send […]
5 mistakes students and recent grads make before accepting a job offer
Getting through the final round of interviews feels like crossing the finish line, but in reality, you’re in the most delicate part of the race. The period between that last “thank you” and actually signing on the dotted line is where the power dynamic shifts. Many new grads get so caught up in the excitement—or […]
Building community with podcasts, events, and webinars | Job Board Leaders’ Roundtable | June 2026
William Tincup is one of the most knowledgeable people in the human resources technology industry, which includes the world of aggregator, general, and niche job boards. Many know him from his years of work at RecruitingDaily. Others know him from his current venture, the WRKdefined podcast network. It hosts all three of College Recruiter job […]
4 biggest mistakes students and recent grads make after starting their new jobs
Landing a job is rarely a “set it and forget it” situation. A lot of new grads think that once the resume is uploaded or the offer letter is signed, the hard part is over and they can just coast until day one. In reality, the weeks between applying and starting are when most people […]
Can you increase employee engagement by making benefits affordable? | ep125
Employers hiring at scale often employ a lot of people who are paid hourly and whose wages are too low for them to afford health insurance. Those workers tend to be less loyal, less engaged, and more likely to quit as soon as they can find a job with health insurance. Our cohosts, Jeanette Leeds […]