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

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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4 strategies for overcoming a lack of experience in your job search

March 11, 2025 • 13 mins
Employers almost always prefer to hire candidates with experience, even for roles that they consider to be entry-level. Why? Because their risk of hiring the candidate is lower than their risk of hiring a candidate with little to no experience. But if you have no experience, how do you get it? In short, the question isn't right. You do have experience. Everyone does. You have transferable skills from jobs that might, at first glan...
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Employers love, love, love to hire candidates with foreign language skills

March 4, 2025 • 10 mins
One of the most important skills in today's increasingly globalized economy is the ability to communicate in another language. Often, employers don't list that skill as a requirement or even preference and yet are far more likely to hire the candidate with that skill set if aware of it. Experts explain that these skills demonstrate initiative, cultural sensitivity, and a well-rounded personality, making candidates stand out. Even ...
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How college students and recent grads can create their own job

February 25, 2025 • 7 mins
Almost all students and recent graduates want to be employed, but does that always mean that someone else needs to hire you? No. Another option is to become self-employed by starting your own venture. It is one thing to say that you want to start your own business. It is another thing entirely to come up with a good idea for that business, and yet another thing to execute on that idea. Today's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Pod...
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How to ace your entry-level job interview

February 18, 2025 • 17 mins
On today's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts provide advice for entry-level job seekers on acing basic interview questions. They draw analogies to dating by emphasizing the importance of preparation, including being ready to respond to common questions like, "Tell me about yourself" and, "Why should we hire you?"  Showcase your relevant skills and share with the interviewer some of the information you discover...
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Students value internships but significant disparities exist in access and experience

February 11, 2025 • 26 mins
On today's episode, our cohosts talk about the 2024 research report, Building Better Internships. It was largely based on the 2023 National Survey of College Internships (NSCI), which investigated internship participation, quality, and equity among U.S. college students. The findings were likely of little surprise to professionals who are deeply involved in helping students find and succeed in their internships. The report and und...
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Job market for 2025 grads expected to be massively better

February 4, 2025 • 15 mins
There's no doubt that the red-hot job market of 2022 cooled off in 2023 and didn't fully recover in 2024. In some sectors, the job market in 2023 and 2024 was, at best, frustrating to candidates.  A recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers forecasts a 7.3 percent increase in hiring for the Class of 2025, driven by economic recovery, and increased competition for talent, especially in tech, healthcare, an...
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Why employer authentication is becoming more important than authenticity

January 28, 2025 • 7 mins
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...
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How the Industrial Revolution continues to drive employers toward hiring for soft skills

January 21, 2025 • 7 mins
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 ev...
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Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job

January 14, 2025 • 6 mins
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 i...
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Advice for women seeking to become leaders within their workplaces

January 7, 2025 • 20 mins
Today's episode presents advice for women seeking to achieve leadership positions within their places of work, as shared by Melissa Greenwell, author of "Money On The Table: How to Increase Profits Through Gender-Balanced Leadership" and COO of The Finish Line, Inc. 1. Prioritize Teamwork: Greenwell emphasizes the importance of being a strong team player: "Help others, volunteer for assignments, and make the extra effort to move pr...
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Common excuses job seekers use to avoid attending job interviews

December 31, 2024 • 9 mins
Today's episode addresses ghosting. No, not the kind of ghosting that fans of Scooby Doo will be familiar with. The kind of ghosting that we cover in today's episode is about candidates not showing up for job interviews and, more specifically, why they don't. There are some common excuses job seekers use to avoid attending job interviews. We examine some of the common themes in all, including the ethical dilemma of honesty versus s...
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Why landing a well-paying job makes good cents (pun intended)

December 24, 2024 • 19 mins
It used to be commonly said that it was rude to talk about money, religion, or politics, at least in some situations. Well, podcasts aren't one of those situations and so, in today's episode, we're going to dive into a discussion about money. Specifically, we're going to talk about why it is important for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers to choose jobs that pay well. Salary is paramount: While work-life b...
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Should you get an MBA?

December 17, 2024 • 12 mins
In today's episode, our cohosts review the benefits of obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, as outlined by College Recruiter in the article "5 Reasons Why You Should Get an MBA." The article highlights the career advancement, financial gains, and personal development associated with an MBA. Key Ideas and Facts: Financial Gains: MBA graduates from top schools earn 50% higher salaries immediately after gradua...
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The most and least glamorous jobs for those early in their careers

December 10, 2024 • 11 mins
Today's episode was inspired by the article, "The most glamorous jobs", published by College Recruiter and written by Dan Malachowski of Salary.com. Our cohosts explore the concept of "glamour" in various jobs and compare it to the actual median salary these jobs offer. We discuss how glamorous jobs often come with lower pay, which some describe as the "glamour discount." Key Findings: Public perception of glamour doesn't always ...
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Alternatives to the 9-5 jobs that dominate corporate employment

December 3, 2024 • 16 mins
In today's episode, our cohosts explore various non-traditional career paths offering meaning, flexibility, and potentially higher earning potential compared to a traditional 9-5 job. Main Themes: Desire for autonomy and flexibility: Many individuals are seeking alternatives to the rigid structure of a 9-5 job, desiring greater control over their schedules, work environment, and client selection. Importance of meaningful work: ...
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Will a headhunter help a recent grad find a job?

November 26, 2024 • 45 mins
It is important to understand the dynamics between job seekers, headhunters, and employers. Headhunters a/k/a executive search a/k/a third-party recruiters are compensated by employers, not candidates, so their priority is to meet the needs of their clients. Consequently, job seekers should tailor their approach to align with the requirements and preferences of potential employers, rather than focusing on the recruiter's personal p...
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How to ask for an internship over the phone

November 19, 2024 • 25 mins
Probably something like 90 percent of candidates apply to the same 10 percent of job openings. Wouldn't it be better to be one of 10 percent applying to 90 percent of job openings? Adopt a targeted and strategic approach when searching for internships. This involves moving beyond simply submitting applications en masse and instead focusing on identifying companies that have established internship programs. Use resources like your c...
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Is it better to start your career at a small or large employer?

November 12, 2024 • 18 mins
College and university students, recent graduates, and others early in their careers are often attracted to employers with the strongest brand name. That makes sense as they're far more likely to know of an Apple or Walmart than small local shop that does business only with other businesses and has a name such as J&J Manufacturing. But employers with strong brand names are also often the largest employers. Is it better for someone ...
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How students and recent grads can find great remote, virtual, and hybrid jobs

November 4, 2024 • 15 mins
Overall Themes: The Shift in Remote Work Landscape: While the pandemic normalized remote work, there's a growing trend towards hybrid and in-person roles. The job market is more competitive for fully remote positions. Adaptability and Skill Development: New grads need to be adaptable and prioritize continuous learning. Strong digital communication, time management, and self-management skills are essential for remote work succes...
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