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  • Remote work and hybrid models are top of mind for people early in their careers

    Remote work and hybrid models are top of mind for people early in their careers
    2025/04/01
    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 revolves around the evolving nature of work, emphasizing the prevalence of remote and hybrid models. Flexibility is highlighted as a major priority for early-career job seekers, who are often drawn to the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid format. However, this flexibility is not without its challenges. The podcast discusses the following issues: Feelings of isolation: Some workers in remote or hybrid environments report feeling isolated due to the lack of in-person interaction. Blurred boundaries: There's a struggle with the blurred lines between work and home life, making it difficult to switch off. Navigating work-life balance: The podcast emphasizes that navigating this balance is a significant concern for those entering the workforce. The podcast delves into the following topics, drawing on the common issues addressed in the provided sources: The desire for flexibility is a major driver for early-career job seekers, who often want better work-life balance and autonomy. They want to manage their schedules, avoid long commutes, and integrate work more seamlessly into their personal lives. Challenges of remote/hybrid work include feelings of isolation and the difficulty of separating work from personal time. The lack of in-person interaction can cause detachment from colleagues and company culture, and the blurred lines between work and home can lead to burnout. Strategies to combat isolation: These may include actively participating in virtual meetings, using communication platforms, joining online social groups, and seeking mentorships. Boundary management strategies involve creating a designated workspace, maintaining a consistent daily schedule, communicating work hours, and knowing when to log off. The job search process is affected as early-career job seekers prioritize companies with remote or hybrid options and inquire about flexible work policies. These challenges are not unique to those early in their careers, but they are particularly challenging when starting out. The podcast episode provides advice to early-career professionals on how to navigate these complexities, including: Actively seeking opportunities to network. Establishing routines and clear boundaries. Utilizing company resources for engagement and wellness. Being proactive about communication. Continuously evaluating and adjusting their work approach to meet their needs. The "From Dorms to Desks" podcast episode, therefore, serves as a valuable resource for early-career individuals to understand the nuances of remote and hybrid work, focusing on both the benefits and challenges, and offering strategies for success in the modern workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 分
  • How to land your dream job even when the job market is challenging

    How to land your dream job even when the job market is challenging
    2025/03/25
    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 college graduates necessitate emphasizing the need for proactive strategies. Kennedy also advocates for identifying a dream job, developing necessary skills through various avenues, and being open to multiple job opportunities including volunteering and taking on temporary jobs to build your qualifications and, yes, pay your bills. Our cohosts appreciate Kennedy's approach as it aims to mitigate the long-term financial impact of entering the workforce during a recession and ultimately securing a fulfilling career. The job search is a marathon, not a sprint. There are going to be ups and downs, times when you'll want to give up. Celebrate your victories and never, ever give up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 分
  • 3 ways to rock your next phone interview and land your dream job

    3 ways to rock your next phone interview and land your dream job
    2025/03/18
    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 place in the afternoon, schedule it for a time when you'll be someplace quiet. Second, prepare beforehand by gathering necessary documents, selecting a quiet location, and having water nearby. Send your resume, portfolio, and other documents to the interviewer your documents prior to the interview so that they can better focus on you instead of what may be in your documents. And the format matters. You want the interviewer to be able to easily open and read your document. Consider using tools such as Canva to make your documents easy-to-read and professional-looking. Third, communicate as if in a face-to-face interview, using clear speech and maintaining a positive attitude, but don't over-rely on nonverbal cues. Although it might seem to many that phone interviews are a thing of the past and replaced by video interviews, that's not the case. Yes, video interviews are far more popular than they once were, but the number of phone interviews is increasing, largely because of Zoom fatigue and the significant minority of employees who now work remotely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • 4 strategies for overcoming a lack of experience in your job search

    4 strategies for overcoming a lack of experience in your job search
    2025/03/11
    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 glance, not seem related to the job you're now pursuing. Some of those skills may come from other jobs, others from volunteering efforts, and others from classwork. Your job is to inventory your skills, figure out which ones might be relevant to the employer, and then market those skills to that employer. In today's episode, our cohosts first, emphasize actively gaining experience through paid work or volunteering. Second, include all relevant experience, such as volunteer work and academic projects, on resumes and in interviews. Third, showcase your valuable soft skills to compensate for limited experience. Finally, pursue additional training to address any skill gaps. Overlaying the entire process is that job seekers need to objectively consider the skills they've developed, how they're communicating those to potential employers, and acquiring those that are missing. It is up to you to get the experience you need, not a potential employer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • Employers love, love, love to hire candidates with foreign language skills

    Employers love, love, love to hire candidates with foreign language skills
    2025/03/04
    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 if a job doesn't explicitly require a specific language, possessing such skills signals valuable attributes to employers. Our cohosts encourage candidates to highlight their language abilities on resumes and in interviews but to honestly assess their proficiency level. It's not about being perfect. It's about being willing to try, willing to learn, and willing to use all of your skills to make yourself as productive as possible for your next employer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • How college students and recent grads can create their own job

    How college students and recent grads can create their own job
    2025/02/25
    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 Podcast focuses on how students and recent grads can create their own online businesses. Our cohosts emphasize a relatively quick turnaround time, suggesting business creation within 12 weeks. They encourage those seeking self-employment to leverage online platforms to generate income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 分
  • How to ace your entry-level job interview

    How to ace your entry-level job interview
    2025/02/18
    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 discovered about the employer through your research to demonstrate that you are a strong fit. Interviewers' perspectives are included, highlighting the importance of concise, impactful answers that build rapport. Finally, we encourage listeners to ask insightful questions to show genuine interest and initiative not just in any job, but this particular job with this particular company. You want the right fit, not just for the benefit of the employer, but also for your benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 分
  • Students value internships but significant disparities exist in access and experience

    Students value internships but significant disparities exist in access and experience
    2025/02/11
    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 underlying survey revealed that internships are highly valued by students for career development. Although 70 percent of first-year students expect to successfully complete an internship prior to graduation, fewer than half do. Expectations, clearly, do not match realities. Another key finding was that significant disparities exist in access and experience based on factors like income, race, and institutional type. Key quality indicators include the presence of structured learning plans, the nature of assigned tasks, and the level of supervisor support and mentorship. Improvements in internship quality and accessibility are needed to ensure equitable opportunities for all students. Our co-hosts provide some actionable recommendations for educational institutions, employers, and researchers to address the identified challenges, including the elimination of unpaid internships in favor of more micro internships, projects, and research projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 分