From Dorms to Desks

From Dorms to Desks

Welcome to "From Dorms to Desks", brought to you by College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. Every week, our AI-generated hosts dive into relatable topics, from landing that first internship to acing job interviews. With quick, 10-minute episodes full of upbeat, humorous dialogue, they make job searching feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Whether you're a student navigating the last days of college or an early-career professional starting your first job, "From Dorms to Desks" is here to help you make the leap from campus life to career success—with plenty of laughs along the way!

Episodes

What today's early career job seekers want

July 29, 2025 • 12 mins
It's clear the power dynamics have shifted significantly in the last year, moving firmly into the hands of the talent themselves. Today's workers aren't just looking for a job; they're seeking roles that align with their needs and expectations, and they feel empowered to demand more from employers. This elevated confidence is palpable, with a notable portion of job seekers believing it's easier to find a job now than before. This ...
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How early career hiring is massively changing

July 22, 2025 • 12 mins
The dynamics of finding quality talent are undergoing significant changes in the hiring market. As we navigate this new decade, shifts in job seeking, hiring, and overall employment habits are becoming increasingly evident, making awareness of the current market state crucial for future success. Understanding the habits and expectations of younger generations entering the workforce is paramount for employers seeking to find great n...
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Why You Didn’t Hear Back: How Applicant Tracking Systems Score, Rank, and Quietly Reject Job Seekers

July 15, 2025 • 21 mins
Early in your career, you’ve likely applied to jobs, met the requirements, and heard nothing back. No response. No rejection. The reason might be software—not a person. Enter the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Most companies with 1,000+ employees—and many smaller ones—use an ATS. The bigger the brand, the more likely your resume hits software before a person. ATS platforms don’t just organize applications—they screen, rank, and ...
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How to future proof your career

July 8, 2025 • 23 mins
The world of work is transforming before our eyes, and if you're a student, recent graduate, or just starting out in your career, it's natural to feel a mix of anticipation and perhaps a little uncertainty about what the future holds. The choices you're making right now about your education and early job experiences are incredibly important. Fortunately, major reports like the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 offer...
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Has AI made AI-powered employment assessments irrelevant?

July 1, 2025 • 15 mins
Online pre-employment assessments have become a foundational element in modern hiring, with over half of organizations incorporating them into their processes. Employers are increasingly asking candidates to complete tests – everything from coding challenges to personality questionnaires – to verify skills and qualities that might not be evident solely from a résumé. These tools are seen as a way to provide a more objective, data-d...
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65 Crazy Interview Questions Parody

June 24, 2025 • 12 mins
We spend a lot of time talking about finding the right fit – both for candidates landing that first great job and for employers building their teams. And part of finding that right fit is, of course, the interview process. Now, interviews can be nerve-wracking enough on their own, filled with expected questions about your skills, experience, and career goals. But then there are those questions. The ones that make you scratch your ...
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Decoding Abstract Interview Questions

June 17, 2025 • 12 mins
You know, sometimes you get a question in an interview that just makes your brain freeze up. We've been talking a lot about these kinds of curveballs lately, and one that often comes up is that famous Google question: "How many soccer balls can you fit into a school bus?" Now, I've heard folks instantly panic when faced with this. You might feel like you've been thrown into a physics exam you weren't prepared for. But let me tell ...
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How does the shift toward flexible work structures impact workers early in their careers?

June 10, 2025 • 9 mins
Today's From Dorms to Desks Podcast episode, based on a College Recruiter article, focuses on the biggest job-related issues for students and early-career professionals.  Our cohosts discuss the shift toward flexible work structures, such as portfolio careers, where individuals hold multiple part-time or freelance positions instead of one full-time job. This model offers autonomy and variety but also creates challenges regarding j...
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How to get your first internship or entry-level job when you have no experience

June 3, 2025 • 8 mins
Today's episode of the "From Dorms to Desks Podcast" by College Recruiter job search site focuses on a key career issue for those early in their careers: how to get experience when no one will hire you because you have no experience.  The episode is based on a CollegeRecruiter.com article, "11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers". The discussion between our cohosts addresses the cha...
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Upskilling and continuous learning are critical for workers early in their careers

May 27, 2025 • 8 mins
Today's episode of From Dorms to Desks, a podcast by College Recruiter job search site, explores a significant career-related concern for those early in their careers: the importance of upskilling and continuous learning for students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers. Our cohosts draw upon a CollegeRecruiter.com article, "11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers". T...
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Should salary transparency and pay equity matter to those early in their careers

May 20, 2025 • 10 mins
Today's episode of the From Dorms to Desks podcast episode, produced by College Recruiter job search site, focuses on the career-related issue of salary transparency and pay equity. This topic is a major concern for individuals early in their careers. The podcast draws on information from College Recruiter's article, "11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers". Our cohosts explore how...
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Are gig and freelance jobs good career options for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers?

May 13, 2025 • 8 mins
Today's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast focuses on a specific career-related issue that is highly relevant for individuals early in their careers: the rise of the gig economy and freelancing. Our cohosts address the increasing popularity of the gig economy and freelancing as career options for those starting out. Many students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers are drawn to these paths because of the f...
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Younger candidates prioritize employers with a demonstrated commitment to DEI

May 6, 2025 • 9 mins
The podcast episode of "From Dorms to Desks," produced by College Recruiter job search site, focuses on a key career-related issue for people early in their careers: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The episode draws from an article published on CollegeRecruiter.com, titled "11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers". The podcast will emphasize that younger candidates are increa...
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How to network your way into a new job when you're working remotely

April 29, 2025 • 10 mins
Today's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast focuses on the networking challenges that people early in their careers face, particularly because of the shift to remote work. Our cohosts focus on these points: The disruption of traditional networking due to the increase in remote work. The difficulties younger workers face as they learn to connect and build relationships in virtual settings. The desire for mentorshi...
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The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates

April 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Today's episode addresses the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career individuals. It's a topic of major concern, as many candidates prioritize employers who offer support for mental health. This includes access to counseling services, a culture that promotes work-life balance, and flexible schedules. The episode will likely emphasize that these aspects are becoming increasingly crucial for attr...
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How concerned should people early in their careers be about the rise of AI and automation?

April 15, 2025 • 8 mins
This episode of the "From Dorms to Desks" podcast, from College Recruiter, focuses on a significant concern for students and recent graduates: the impact of AI and automation on the job market. The episode addresses the anxieties many young professionals face regarding job displacement, particularly in entry-level positions. It emphasizes that while AI offers new opportunities, it also creates uncertainty about how automation will ...
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The volatility in the job market is top of mind for people early in their careers

April 8, 2025 • 8 mins
This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast focuses on the key career-related issue of job market volatility and the anxiety it causes for early-career professionals. Key points in the episode are: Economic uncertainty is a major concern, with issues such as inflation and potential recessions creating job security worries for new professionals. Hiring freezes and layoffs are adding to the anxiety of early-career candidates,...
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Remote work and hybrid models are top of mind for people early in their careers

April 1, 2025 • 11 mins
The podcast episode "From Dorms to Desks" by College Recruiter focuses on the challenges and concerns of early-career individuals navigating the modern workplace, particularly regarding remote and hybrid work. The episode draws on an article published on CollegeRecruiter.com on January 13, 2024, titled "11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers". The central theme of the episode revolve...
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How to land your dream job even when the job market is challenging

March 25, 2025 • 17 mins
Job hunting varies massively depending on whether the market favors employers or candidates. Right now, in most sectors, the labor market favors employers.  In today's episode, our cohosts share some wisdom offered by career expert Susan Kennedy, the Director of Career Services for Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. For recent graduates navigating a challenging economy, set realistic career goals. High unemployment rates for c...
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3 ways to rock your next phone interview and land your dream job

March 18, 2025 • 15 mins
In today's interview, our cohosts draw on some wisdom from career expert Bethany Wallace to talk about the importance of phone interviews and provide students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers with three critical tips for how to succeed in a phone interview: First, schedule the interview and confirm the details. If you're better in the morning, try to schedule it for the morning. If you're likely to be in a noisy...
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