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

How can I get experience if no one will hire me?

October 21, 2025 • 52 mins
This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast tackles the longstanding dilemma of needing experience to secure a job, while often needing a job to gain that very experience. Our hosts delve into a crucial shift in the 2025 job market, revealing that employers are increasingly valuing skills, potential, and adaptability over traditional work history. You will discover that everyone, including those with no formal work history, alr...
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How to read between the lines of a job posting ad

October 14, 2025 • 61 mins
This week, the From Dorms to Desks Podcast helps students and recent grads navigate the murky waters of job descriptions because, let's face it, they often hide more than they reveal. Our cohosts walk you through developing your bullsh*t radar so you can stop swiping right on the wrong job and find a role that truly aligns with you. First, we decode the buzzwords. "Fast-paced environment" often means tight deadlines, constant chan...
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Video resumes and CVs: Great or awful for early career candidates?

October 7, 2025 • 48 mins
Should you really make a video resume? Are TikTok resumes brilliant or terrible ideas? Bold or blasé? Join us as we explore the dynamic world of creative applications and whether they truly help you stand out, or if they might just land you in a meme. On one side, the more cautious voice reminds us that some experts warn video resumes are prone to bias and discrimination during the hiring process, potentially opening a door that h...
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How to navigate the job market as a first-generation student

September 30, 2025 • 53 mins
In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, especially when your family might not have direct experience in those fields. This episode is for anyone who feels like networki...
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Where the Jobs Really Are (Hint: They're Not All On Indeed)

September 23, 2025 • 41 mins
This week, the cohosts of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast dig into the unadvertised opportunities that can be your secret weapon in the job market. We know you love job boards like College Recruiter, but they aren’t the only game in town—and today we’re spilling the fries on a secret menu of job-search hacks. For years, you’ve probably heard that 70–80% of roles live in a “hidden job market,” filled through internal moves, referra...
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How to use Gemini, ChatGPT, and other LLMs to find a job

September 16, 2025 • 48 mins
On this week's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts dive into a topic that barely existed a few years ago: how artificial intelligence tools like Gemini and ChatGPT are ushering in a new economic era, transforming the path from college to the workforce. This shift is already visible across sectors from technology and finance to media and law. For the first time, unemployment among recent graduates has exceeded t...
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Is it too late in the year to find an internship?

September 9, 2025 • 41 mins
Finding a great new job is almost never easy. A lot of factors come into play, including timing. On this week's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts focus on the issue of timing, specifically whether it's simply the wrong time of the year to find an internship.  Everyone on LinkedIn is already posting about their summer internships, and you’re just now realizing… oops. Don't worry, if you're feeling that sinking...
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How to spot a fake job posting ad

September 2, 2025 • 45 mins
On this week's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts talk about how some students, recent graduates, and other job applicants tirelessly apply for jobs with little success. If you're experiencing that, you're not alone. It turns out that more than a third of all jobs posted online are actually not real vacancies, a phenomenon often referred to as "ghost" or "fake" jobs. One survey revealed that 81% of recruiters a...
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How to overcome the black hole of applicant tracking systems

August 26, 2025 • 26 mins
On this week's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the mystery of why your resume seems to vanish into a black hole after you apply for jobs online. That black hole has a name: the Applicant Tracking System, or ATS. In this practical episode, we break down exactly what ATS software is and why it's a critical gatekeeper for early-career job seekers, affecting whether a human ever even sees your application. You mig...
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Why You’re Ghosted (and How to Fix It)

August 19, 2025 • 37 mins
On this week's episode of From Dorms to Desks, our cohosts dive into one of the most frustrating job market experiences: ghosting. As they put it, "You clicked apply and waited. And waited. And… nothing. Ghosted again." Sometimes it’s not personal—your résumé may be the culprit—but often the silence comes from recruiters and hiring managers themselves. Candidate ghosting—when recruiters cease all communication without explanation—...
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How to stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

August 12, 2025 • 13 mins
When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t expect you to have years of experience, but they do want to see that you’ve taken ownership of your path so far and are ready to learn. That means making sure your resume, cover letter, and application ar...
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How do I find an internship when I have no work experience?

August 5, 2025 • 10 mins
Finding an internship or co-op role can feel like a huge hurdle, especially when you don't have prior work experience to put on your resume. These positions are highly competitive, with many students vying for the same opportunities. Standing out from the crowd is absolutely crucial. A co-op is essentially a blend of classroom learning and hands-on work, while an internship is an exchange where you gain experience in return for you...
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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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