65 crazy interview questions parody | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep43

Most of the topics we address on our From Dorms to Desks Podcast are serious, and we address them with little to no humor. Today’s episode is different. Today’s episode, we address the issue of crazy interview questions, and how …

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Think AI Is Killing Early-Career Jobs? The Truth May Surprise You

Earlier today, I was a panelist on the June Talent Market Index webinar about the early-career job market, hosted by Talivity, the parent company of recruitment advertising agency, Recruitics.

On the panel with me was Michelle Schwartz, Director of the …

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Has AI made AI-powered employment assessments irrelevant? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep44

On today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts discuss how online pre-employment assessments have become a foundational element in modern hiring, with over half of organizations incorporating them into their processes. Employers are increasingly asking candidates to …

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What to Do When Your Values No Longer Match Your Organization

When your values no longer align with those of your organization, it creates tension you can’t ignore. You might feel stuck between needing the job and craving peace of mind.

If you’re feeling like your workplace doesn’t align with who …

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Why internships matter

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

Internships are often the start of something that can meaningfully impact your early career path and they are certainly a building block of your career foundation. If college coursework and college clubs …

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How to Stay on Recruiters’ Radar Without Spamming

Most recruiters don’t have time to contact every job applicant for an interview. In many cases, they only select a few candidates who catch their attention and consider them for available roles.

If you’re hoping to get a leadership position, …

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman: AI great for those early in their careers

One of my favorite podcasts is Hard Fork, a weekly technology show co-hosted by New York Times columnist Kevin Roose and veteran tech reporter for The New York Times and Casey Newton of Platformer. Their goal is straightforward: explore the …

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8 Workplace Paradoxes Every Job Candidate Should Understand

Modern workplace success increasingly depends on navigating seemingly contradictory expectations and capabilities. While traditional career advice often presents professional attributes as straightforward strengths, the reality involves nuanced balances between opposing traits. Understanding these workplace paradoxes provides significant advantages for job …

By James Wilson
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One Student’s Journey to Becoming a Substance Use Counselor

 

When Timothy Thomas decided to embark on a new career path, he took his first steps with UC San Diego Extended Studies. Now a certified substance use disorder counselor at Jackson House Recovery Center in the Golden Hill area …

By Jennie Van Meter
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Copyediting in the Age of AI: A Look at the Future and Why Human Copyeditors Still Matter

When it comes to copyediting, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a valuable tool. But, how will its wide usage impact the future of work? This conversation is especially charged in the world of copyediting, a profession often undervalued and misunderstood. …

By Jennie Van Meter
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