From Dorms to Desks

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  • 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!
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  • Why employer authentication is becoming more important than authenticity

    Why employer authentication is becoming more important than authenticity
    Jan 28 2025
    College Recruiter publishes several podcasts, one of which is the From Dorms to Desks Podcast. Listeners are mostly students, recent graduates, and other candidates who are early in their careers. Another is the High Volume Hiring Podcast, which is co-hosted by Jeanette Leeds and College Recruiter's founder, Steven Rothberg. A recent episode featured career expert, J.T. O'Donnell, and focused on employer authentication is paramount for job seekers, even more so than an employer's perceived authenticity. In this episode of From Dorms to Desks, our cohosts emphasize the increasing importance of verifiable employer credentials. Employer verification is becoming increasingly important to ensure job seekers' safety and to avoid fraudulent job postings. But more important does not mean that it is the only matter that is important. Other matters are important too, such as authenticity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • How the Industrial Revolution continues to drive employers toward hiring for soft skills

    How the Industrial Revolution continues to drive employers toward hiring for soft skills
    Jan 21 2025
    For millions of years, which is as long as there have been people, those people have worked together to accomplish tasks that could not be done individually, or could not be done nearly as efficiently or effectively. But a couple of hundred years ago, employment started to change. The dawn of the Industrial Revolution meant the creation of factories, and factories meant that employers suddenly needed to hire dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people a year. No longer could employers rely on hiring family and friends. Instead, they needed to hire people they didn't know, and that meant that employers started to assess the likely ability of potential hires to do the work. As most of that employment was in factories or on farms, employers placed great value on hard skills such as ability to lift heavy objects, operate certain kinds of machinery, or the attainment of a Bachelor's degree. Recent articles from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and College Recruiter reveal that employers now prioritize soft- over hard-skills, so they care more about problem-solving and teamwork skills in entry-level candidates. Unlike previous years, GPA is significantly less important, with only 35 percent of employers in 2024 considering it a hiring factor. Instead, soft skills such as demonstrated abilities in problem-solving, teamwork, work ethic, and communication are highly valued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job

    Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job
    Jan 14 2025
    Volunteering doesn't pay the bills, but volunteering can lead to well-paying jobs that do pay the bills. Are you struggling to get hired even for an internship because you don't have experience? Volunteering for a non-profit or small business can get you the experience that you need to launch yourself into your dream role. Internship Scarcity: Our cohosts highlight some of the common complaints from students facing difficulties in finding internships, such as limited hiring, being overqualified or underqualified, and the classic catch-22 of needing experience to gain experience. Volunteering as a Solution: The core message is to consider unpaid internships and, more importantly, volunteering as stepping stones toward paid internships and eventually, entry-level jobs. Targeted Volunteering: We suggest aligning volunteer work with your major to gain relevant experience. For example, an accounting major could volunteer to manage the books of a non-profit or small business. Investment in the Future: Frame volunteering as an investment in oneself. Dedicating a few hours per week can make you a more competitive candidate for internships and jobs. Call to Action: The show concludes by presenting students with a choice: actively volunteer to gain experience or passively apply to numerous job openings with limited success. By embracing volunteering as a strategic step, students can acquire valuable experience, enhance their resumes, and increase their chances of securing desired internships and jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins

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