9 job application mistakes students and recent graduates make
There’s a specific kind of frustration that comes from sending out dozens of applications and getting nothing but automated “no thank you” emails—or worse, total silence. When you’re a new grad, it’s easy to blame a “bad market” or “the algorithm,” but often the problem is much closer to home. Recruiters in 2026 are sifting […]
Don’t wait to be picked: The entrepreneurial job hunt is the smart graduate strategy, but OnlyFans is the wrong shortcut
By Jim Stroud, career intelligence analyst and job search workshop facilitator for college students College graduates are walking into a job market that no longer rewards waiting politely. The old advice was simple: get the degree, polish the résumé, apply to openings, network a little, and hope someone picks you. That advice is not useless, […]
Hack the 2026 federal hiring boom: Why your skills matter more than your major | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep94
The federal hiring freeze is officially over, and the government just changed the rules of the game in a big way. Welcome to the era of the 2026 Merit Hiring Plan, where the dreaded “paper ceiling” of the four-year degree has finally been lowered to make room for a pragmatic, skills-first approach. If you have […]
How to avoid career fog early in your career
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, career expert at MyPerfectResume You landed your first job. You’re learning, growing, and building experience. But at some point, many professionals hit a moment where they pause and think: Is this really where I want my career to go? That feeling has a name: career fog. According to a MyPerfectResume report, […]
14 tips for finding a job upon graduation that is not related to your major
Let’s be honest: very few people actually end up spending forty years doing exactly what they studied at twenty-two. It’s incredibly common to wake up senior year and realize that while you have a degree in Sociology, you actually want to work in Fintech or Sustainable Energy. The problem is that the standard recruitment machine […]
12 tips for students who didn’t land an internship before graduation
If you didn’t land a big-name internship this summer, it’s easy to feel like you’re already falling behind. The standard advice says that without a corporate logo on your resume, you’re invisible to recruiters. But honestly? Some of the most impressive candidates are the ones who didn’t wait for a formal invitation to start working. […]
13 important things information systems and MIS majors should do now to help their 2026 job search
June is a critical month for Information Systems and MIS majors graduating in 2026 to gain a competitive edge in their job search. This guide compiles 13 strategic actions backed by insights from career advisors and industry professionals who understand what employers actually value. From mastering technical skills to building tangible project portfolios, these targeted […]
10 tips for those who graduated without a job and are now searching
Sitting at home with a fresh degree and an empty inbox is a special kind of stress. Most people in this position treat the job search like a numbers game—throwing a hundred generic resumes at a hundred different portals and hoping the math eventually works in their favor. But if you’re unemployed and looking for […]
Are AI-powered CV ranking systems on job boards about to become illegal in the EU, and under what circumstances?
The European Union is moving to regulate AI-powered CV ranking systems used by job boards, with new rules that could force companies to overhaul or abandon their current hiring technologies. This article examines the specific legal requirements that will determine whether these automated screening tools can continue operating in their present form. Drawing on analysis […]
6 interview mistakes students and recent grads make, according to recruiters and hiring managers
You’ve finally cleared the biggest hurdle—the recruiter called back, and the interview is on the calendar. But for many recent grads, this is where the wheels fall off. It’s easy to think that if you just show up and answer questions correctly, you’ve got a shot. In reality, hiring managers are looking for more than […]