From Dorms to Desks

Welcome to the 101st episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast! In this milestone episode, we unpack the recent controversy where influencer James Charles publicly mocked a laid-off Spirit Airlines worker who asked for financial help. While it started as internet drama, this incident perfectly illu...

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 weeks. For early-career seekers, getting ghosted by an employer can feel like a personal rejection of your entire future. But don't let the silence...

Starting your first job offers a tempting choice: should you work from your couch in sweatpants every day, or make the daily trek into a physical workspace? While working from home can feel like the ultimate freedom, deciding where you clock in is about far more than just saving on commute times. In...

Are you scrolling through TikTok and Reels, getting tempted by "career gurus" telling you to quit without a backup plan, "act your wage," or job-hop every 12 months to maximize your salary? While these high-energy hacks might generate a lot of likes and sound empowering in a 60-second clip, relying ...

If you entered the workforce during the era of remote work, the recent push back to the office comes with a sneaky financial trap: the "invisible pay cut." Did you know the average U.S. worker spends 223 hours—nearly six unpaid 40-hour workweeks—commuting every year? That lost time is valued at appr...

Are you tossing resumes into the digital void and hoping for a miracle? In this upbeat and humor-filled episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we are shaking up the post-graduation job hunt and breaking down how to treat your job search like a disciplined, 12-week high-stakes project instead of...

Are you ready to trade the private sector grind for a government gig? In 2026, the federal hiring freeze is finally thawing, but this isn't your parents' predictable, safe job for life. We are breaking down the wild new world of civil service where your actual tech skills matter way more than a fanc...

The federal hiring freeze is officially over, and the government just changed the rules of the game in a big way. Welcome to the era of the 2026 Merit Hiring Plan, where the dreaded "paper ceiling" of the four-year degree has finally been lowered to make room for a pragmatic, skills-first approach. ...

Welcome to another episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast! If you are an early-career job seeker trying to land that first real role, this is a must-listen. Did you know that before a human recruiter even looks at your application, an automated system or autonomous AI agent has likely already de...

Have you ever stared at a blank message to a total stranger, feeling completely paralyzed? You're not alone! Landing your first real job can feel like trying to break into a locked building where you don't have a badge. In today's episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we’re keeping things upbe...