Rethinking the funnel: High volume without high noise | ep119
Today’s employers receive far more applications than they did for similar roles a few years ago, and exponentially more than a few decades ago. But are the applicants worse fits than they used to be, or are we just having a harder time determining their fit? And, after they’ve applied but not been hired, are […]
Done is a form of brave. Imperfect action is still action. | ep130
Lee Cage Jr. is today’s guest on the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast. He is the Director for Enterprise Transformation, Strategy, and Technology for BDO USA; a human resources management NCO for the U.S. Army National Guard; and the host of the “15 Minutes With” podcast, hosted by WRKdefined. Oh, and he’s also […]
10 leading platforms that connect college students with internships and entry-level jobs
The landscape of early career recruitment has shifted from a physical campus tour to a digital ecosystem that never sleeps. For those in the 2016-2029 graduation cohorts, the search for that first internship or career-defining entry-level role is no longer about who you know, but which platforms know you. Employers have similarly moved away from […]
Interview closing template: 4 steps to end on a high note | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep85
You’ve nailed the questions, but how do you end the interview? Don’t let a weak goodbye ruin your hard work. In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, produced by College Recruiter, we break down the ultimate closing statement template for the 2026 job market. Learn how to prove you were listening, highlight your human value, […]
How to use AI to strengthen your resume
Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, among others, can be useful for optimizing your resume and other job search materials. These tools can help you be faster and more efficient, thus, less overwhelmed with the job search process that is lasting many people several months. However, employers are […]
Top 10 job platforms for students and recent graduates in 2026
The transition from a classroom to a conference room—or a home office—has never felt more complex than it does in the mid-2020s. For the cohorts graduating between 2016 and 2029, the job search is no longer a matter of simply circling ads in a newspaper or even just uploading a PDF to a massive, faceless […]
10 best tools for employers to engage early career talent
The recruitment landscape for 2026 has moved far beyond the simple job board. For employers looking to reach the 2016-2029 graduation cohorts, the strategy has shifted from passive “post and pray” methods to data-driven, performance-based outreach. At the same time, job seekers are looking for platforms that understand their specific needs—whether they are searching for […]
10 best email marketing tools to reach, engage, and recruit young professionals in 2026
There is a long-standing belief in some recruiting circles that email has lost its relevance among the youngest members of the workforce. If you talk to people who actually work in university relations or early-career hiring, you find the opposite is true. While social media is where brands are discovered, the inbox is where professional […]
CPCs, CPAs, and other ad costs up but hiring and postings down
Andrew Flowers, chief economist of AppCast, Inc., was the guest for the April 2026 Job Board Leaders’ Monthly Roundtable, an online gathering of dozens of leaders of job boards globally. Andrew walked us through data covering hundreds of millions of job ads, millions of employers, thousands of job boards, and a couple of dozen countries. […]
6 tips for what to do when an employer ghosts you
There is nothing quite as soul-crushing as nailing a third-round interview, sending a thoughtful thank-you note, and then hearing absolutely nothing for three weeks. For early-career seekers, employer ghosting feels like a personal rejection of your entire future, but the truth is usually much more boring—it’s often just a sign of a messy internal process […]