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  • The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates

    The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates
    2025/04/22
    Today's episode addresses the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career individuals. It's a topic of major concern, as many candidates prioritize employers who offer support for mental health. This includes access to counseling services, a culture that promotes work-life balance, and flexible schedules. The episode will likely emphasize that these aspects are becoming increasingly crucial for attracting and retaining young professionals. The podcast explores the issue of burnout among new workers, particularly as the lines between personal and professional lives become less defined. This trend has made the search for organizations with a positive and supportive culture more critical for job seekers. The episode highlights that candidates view a company's approach to mental health as equally significant as its commitment to professional development opportunities. The podcast episode delves into the following issues: Mental health and well-being are priorities for early-career job seekers. It is important that employers provide mental health support, such as counseling. There is a need for a positive workplace culture that promotes work-life balance. The significance of flexible schedules to reduce burnout. The increasing focus on supportive and inclusive work environments for attracting and retaining new talent. The podcast episode educates both job seekers and employers on these evolving priorities in the workplace. It discusses how candidates assess companies based on their mental health initiatives, while also suggesting that organizations will need to prioritize these initiatives to remain competitive in attracting young and other early-career workers. The episode draws upon 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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • How concerned should people early in their careers be about the rise of AI and automation?

    How concerned should people early in their careers be about the rise of AI and automation?
    2025/04/15
    This episode of the "From Dorms to Desks" podcast, from College Recruiter, focuses on a significant concern for students and recent graduates: the impact of AI and automation on the job market. The episode addresses the anxieties many young professionals face regarding job displacement, particularly in entry-level positions. It emphasizes that while AI offers new opportunities, it also creates uncertainty about how automation will affect various roles. To help young professionals navigate these challenges, the episode highlights strategies for future-proofing their careers. This involves focusing on roles and skills that are less susceptible to automation. The podcast specifically encourages listeners to pursue jobs that require uniquely human capabilities such as: Emotional intelligence Creativity Complex problem-solving These areas are difficult for machines to replicate, thus providing a competitive edge for job seekers. The episode concludes by stressing that while the job market is evolving, young professionals can position themselves for success by focusing on developing these uniquely human skills. The podcast also directs listeners to CollegeRecruiter.com for additional resources and specifically mentions an article titled "11 biggest job-related issues facing students, grads, and others early in their careers" published on January 13, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分
  • The volatility in the job market is top of mind for people early in their careers

    The volatility in the job market is top of mind for people early in their careers
    2025/04/08
    This episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast focuses on the key career-related issue of job market volatility and the anxiety it causes for early-career professionals. Key points in the episode are: Economic uncertainty is a major concern, with issues such as inflation and potential recessions creating job security worries for new professionals. Hiring freezes and layoffs are adding to the anxiety of early-career candidates, as well as a lack of available positions in some industries. There is a skills gap between what candidates possess and what employers are seeking, particularly as technology evolves. Many early-career professionals are scrambling to upskill or reskill, especially in tech and digital marketing, where specific skills are highly valued. This 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". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 分
  • 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