Season 1

How to add AI skills to your resume and stand out to recruiters
From Dorms to DesksSeptember 08, 2026x
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00:41:20

How to add AI skills to your resume and stand out to recruiters

In today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we are diving into a topic that is on the minds of almost every recent college graduate: Artificial intelligence.Are you worried about AI replacing entry-level roles? You certainly aren't alone. According to recent data, a staggering 89% of rece...

How to infiltrate the hiring machine and unlock the hidden job market
From Dorms to DesksSeptember 01, 2026x
106
00:37:17

How to infiltrate the hiring machine and unlock the hidden job market

Are you tired of sending your resume into a digital void and hearing nothing back? Do you have the degree, the internships, and the hustle, but still feel like you are working hard in the dark? In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we consider advice offered by career intelligence anal...

Avoid these 4 post-job offer mistakes: Career advice for recent grads
From Dorms to DesksAugust 25, 2026x
105
00:47:31

Avoid these 4 post-job offer mistakes: Career advice for recent grads

Have you ever thought that your job search ends the moment you sign your offer letter? Think again. In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we dive into the "white space" of the hiring process—the critical, often overlooked time between submitting your application, interviewing, and your...

Navigating job offers: 5 post-interview mistakes recent grads make
From Dorms to DesksAugust 18, 2026x
104
00:46:32

Navigating job offers: 5 post-interview mistakes recent grads make

You’ve made it through the final interview, but the race isn't over yet. The crucial window between your final "thank you" and actually signing the job offer is where the power dynamic shifts. Unfortunately, many college students and recent graduates make unforced errors during this time that can ma...

No internship? 12 ways to build career experience and land an entry-level job
From Dorms to DesksAugust 04, 2026x
102
00:45:24

No internship? 12 ways to build career experience and land an entry-level job

If you didn’t land a big-name internship this summer, it is easy to feel like you are falling behind. But in 2026, waiting around for a corporate logo on your resume isn't the only way to catch a recruiter's eye. Employers are increasingly looking for "proof of work"—tangible evidence that you can s...

Naviging power dynamics in the job market: Lessons from the James Charles controversy
From Dorms to DesksJuly 28, 2026x
101
00:45:41

Naviging power dynamics in the job market: Lessons from the James Charles controversy

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...

Ghosted by an Employer? How to Take Your Power Back in Your Job Search
From Dorms to DesksJuly 21, 2026x
100
00:29:15

Ghosted by an Employer? How to Take Your Power Back in Your Job Search

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...

Viral But Toxic: The Worst Social Media Career Advice You Need to Ignore
From Dorms to DesksJuly 07, 2026x
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00:47:54

Viral But Toxic: The Worst Social Media Career Advice You Need to Ignore

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 ...

The Invisible Pay Cut: What New Grads Need to Know About the True Cost of Commuting
From Dorms to DesksJune 30, 2026x
97
00:34:25

The Invisible Pay Cut: What New Grads Need to Know About the True Cost of Commuting

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...

Stop Spamming Resumes: The 12-Week Sprint to Your First Job
From Dorms to DesksJune 23, 2026x
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00:56:35

Stop Spamming Resumes: The 12-Week Sprint to Your First Job

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...