6 interview mistakes students and recent grads make, according to recruiters and hiring managers

You’ve finally cleared the biggest hurdle—the recruiter called back, and the interview is on the calendar. But for many recent grads, this is where the wheels fall off. It’s easy to think that if you just show up and answer …

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How to respond to “tell me about yourself” without sounding scripted

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

It’s one of the most dreaded interview questions (or prompts, really): “Tell me about yourself.” Many early-career professionals mistakenly treat this as an opportunity for small talk, a recap …

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10 signs the early career job market is heating up in May 2026

If you’ve spent the last couple of years feeling like the job market was a high-stakes game of “musical chairs” where the music stopped every five minutes, I have some news for you. Take a deep breath. Shake off that …

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Job references 101: 3 steps to secure your hype man | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep89

Your resume is perfect, but will your references ghost you? Learn how to pick advocates who actually help you get hired, not hurt your chances.

Resume? Check. Cover letter? Check. But don’t let a bad reference ruin your job search. …

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Silence in the Inbox: What to Do When a Recruiter Ghosts You (And How to Move On)

You applied. You followed up. Maybe you even had a solid first-round interview. And then — nothing. 📭

No reply. No rejection. Just silence.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not the problem. Recruiter ghosting is …

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September is the make-or-break month for intern hiring

September is the real new year on campus. The energy is fresh but not chaotic. Students have shaken off the chaos of move-in and the shock of their first syllabus. Career centers flip the “open” sign to full brightness. Employers …

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What are students looking for in a potential employer?

Article courtesy of Universum Communications

2020’s most valued employer attributes shows a more pragmatic side to students.   

In relation to last year, students are increasingly focusing on renumeration and advancement opportunities offered by an employer, especially compared to the work culture elements. For example, the number of students selecting high future earnings as important increased 4% year over …

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How Transparency in Job Postings Improves Recruiting Outcomes

Finding and onboarding quality candidates is the ultimate test in sales jobs, and it shows. Everywhere you look there are ads for job openings; job boards are filled to the brim with opportunities, and recruiters are personally reaching out to …

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Emerging trends in talent acquisition

Our Founder, Steven Rothberg, recently sat down for a fun and wide-ranging interview with Dr. Manny Contomanolis, Director of the Mignone Center for Career Success at Harvard University.

Together, they talked about the rapid changes that have occurred within the …

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