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Why You Still Need LinkedIn & 3 Steps to Get Started

LinkedIn gets a lot of hate, and much of it is well deserved. But it is still an excellent tool to level up your career. In this episode, I break down why LinkedIn is still an extremely powerful tool for …

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18 Things to Do After Graduation—Before Committing to a 9-5 Job

Graduating from college is a significant milestone—but it doesn’t mean you have to dive headfirst into a 9-5 life. With your degree in hand and the world at your feet, you have the perfect opportunity to explore new experiences, grow …

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3 Steps to Choosing Career Paths in Skilled Trades

Skilled trades are often overlooked as a viable and rewarding career option. They offer numerous advantages and opportunities for anyone looking for a fulfilling profession. To help you navigate through the plethora of choices, here are three steps to choosing …

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What’s the Dark Side of AI for Job Searching?

What’s the DARK SIDE of AI??? 😈

*THIS…* 👇

1) Using AI to write a cover letter that begins “Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to express my interest…”

2) Using AI to generate resume bullet points that are …

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Beat the 2026 bots: How to get your resume past modern AI filters | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep93

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 …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to handle interview questions about skills you haven’t fully developed yet

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

In any job interview, it’s perfectly normal to encounter questions about things you haven’t done before or skills you’ve yet to develop. After all, if we only applied for …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Discovering Your Career Purpose And Passion

It is 8:00 am on a Monday morning. I hear birds chirping and the campus library bell ringing, and see a rush of people wearing orange making their way into work.  Full of anticipation and excitement, I step into my …

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