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 […]
When macroeconomic conditions massively disrupt your ability to sell to existing and new customers | Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast | ep143
Today’s guest on the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast is Deborah C. Newton of Newton Steele. And, like it or not, cohost Peter M. Zollman was unavailable and so our audience is stuck with just our other cohost, Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site. Deborah works with sales leaders of organizations […]
Navigating the Job Search with a Lot of Visible Tattoos: A First-Time Applicant’s Guide
Over 40% of young adults aged 18 to 34 have body art, and corporate attitudes toward ink have shifted dramatically over the past decade. Today, over 90% of managers agree that workplace dress codes and appearance policies are far less formal than they were a generation ago. However, “less formal” does not mean “anything goes.” […]
Your Resume Is Perfect. That Is the Problem.
By Jim Stroud Every resume now reads the same. Same verbs. Same “proven track record.” Same bold keywords lifted from the job posting. Artificial Intelligence (AI) made a flawless application free, so everyone submitted one. Recruiters told Bloomberg they can no longer tell candidates apart on paper, so employers are going around the paper. Live […]
How to overcome career fog and find direction early on | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep108
Have you recently landed your first job, only to find yourself pausing and wondering, “Is this really where I want my career to go?” If so, you are definitely not alone. This overwhelming feeling of uncertainty is known as “career fog,” and a staggering 52% of workers report lacking clear direction in their professional lives. […]
Job Hopping Isn’t Always the Answer. Here’s What to Focus on Instead.
By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert at MyPerfectResume If you’ve spent any time reading career advice online, you’ve probably heard that changing jobs is one of the fastest ways to earn more money and grow your career. For a long time, that advice wasn’t entirely wrong. In a strong job market, changing employers can often […]
Neurodiversity & Accommodation Requests: Early-Career Workplace Rights
Entering the workforce as a neurodivergent graduate—whether you are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or another cognitive variation—can bring both unique strengths and specific workplace challenges. While neurodivergent professionals often excel in pattern recognition, hyperfocus, creative problem-solving, and deep analytical thinking, traditional recruitment processes and open-office environments are rarely designed with cognitive differences in mind. […]
Ghosting Mitigation & Application Fatigue: Tactical Follow-Ups When Employers Go Silent
Few things in the early-career job search are more frustrating than devoting hours to multiple interview rounds—or submitting dozens of tailored applications—only to be met with total radio silence. “Employer ghosting” has unfortunately become a common side effect of high application volumes and automated recruitment pipelines. However, going quiet doesn’t always mean you’ve been rejected; […]
Pay Transparency Laws State-by-State: What Early-Career Job Seekers Need to Know
Pay transparency laws have fundamentally reshaped the early-career job search. Gone are the days of going through three rounds of interviews only to find out an entry-level position pays far below living costs. Today, a growing majority of U.S. states and major municipalities legally require employers to disclose compensation ranges directly on job postings. For […]