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From Dorms to Desks — 89 episodes

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Job References 101: 3 Steps to Secure Your Hype Man

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Week One Checklist: 6 Steps to Kickstart Your Internship Search

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Is Your Boss Watching? 3 Tips to Handle Workplace Surveillance

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5 Smart Questions to Ask in 2026: Don't Ghost the Interviewer

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Interview Closing Template: 4 Steps to End on a High Note

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Internship Decision Matrix: 5 Steps to Pick the Right Offer

7

AI for Interview Prep: 4 Strategies to Ace the Conversation

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Networking Feels Fake? 4 Ways to Build Real Connections

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Get Hired in 2026: 4 Ways to Bring Receipts & Prove Skills

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Is your boss human or a dehumanizing algorithm?

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How to negotiate your salary and other compensation like a pro

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The 40 jobs most at risk from AI...and those most likely to benefit

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Strategies and risks for negotiating a raise

14

Job seekers are fighting back against online assessments

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How to stand out in a sea of AI-generated resumes

16

Job scams on trusted job boards like LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed

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12 careers resilient to AI and automation

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How internships and majors define your starting pay

19

Corporate politics can be used for good

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How to land a great career-related job if you've already graduated

21

How to write your resume or CV if you have no work experience

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How to answer situational interview questions

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What is the most important month for finding an internship?

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How to negotiate your first job's salary so you're not underpaid throughout your career

25

How to layoff proof your first job

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What to put onto your resume or CV if you have no experience

27

AI's impact on the early career job market

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Launch your career: Goals, growth, and mentorship

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Why internships matter

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How can I get experience if no one will hire me?

31

How to read between the lines of a job posting ad

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Video resumes and CVs: Great or awful for early career candidates?

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How to navigate the job market as a first-generation student

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Where the Jobs Really Are (Hint: They're Not All On Indeed)

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How to use Gemini, ChatGPT, and other LLMs to find a job

36

Is it too late in the year to find an internship?

37

How to spot a fake job posting ad

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How to overcome the black hole of applicant tracking systems

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Why You’re Ghosted (and How to Fix It)

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How to stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

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How do I find an internship when I have no work experience?

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What today's early career job seekers want

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How early career hiring is massively changing

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Why You Didn’t Hear Back: How Applicant Tracking Systems Score, Rank, and Quietly Reject Job Seekers

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How to future proof your career

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Has AI made AI-powered employment assessments irrelevant?

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65 Crazy Interview Questions Parody

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Decoding Abstract Interview Questions

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How does the shift toward flexible work structures impact workers early in their careers?

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How to get your first internship or entry-level job when you have no experience

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Upskilling and continuous learning are critical for workers early in their careers

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Should salary transparency and pay equity matter to those early in their careers

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Are gig and freelance jobs good career options for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers?

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Younger candidates prioritize employers with a demonstrated commitment to DEI

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How to network your way into a new job when you're working remotely

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The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates

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How concerned should people early in their careers be about the rise of AI and automation?

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The volatility in the job market is top of mind for people early in their careers

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Remote work and hybrid models are top of mind for people early in their careers

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How to land your dream job even when the job market is challenging

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3 ways to rock your next phone interview and land your dream job

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4 strategies for overcoming a lack of experience in your job search

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Employers love, love, love to hire candidates with foreign language skills

64

How college students and recent grads can create their own job

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How to ace your entry-level job interview

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Students value internships but significant disparities exist in access and experience

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Job market for 2025 grads expected to be massively better

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Why employer authentication is becoming more important than authenticity

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How the Industrial Revolution continues to drive employers toward hiring for soft skills

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Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job

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Advice for women seeking to become leaders within their workplaces

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Common excuses job seekers use to avoid attending job interviews

73

Why landing a well-paying job makes good cents (pun intended)

74

Should you get an MBA?

75

The most and least glamorous jobs for those early in their careers

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Alternatives to the 9-5 jobs that dominate corporate employment

77

Will a headhunter help a recent grad find a job?

78

How to ask for an internship over the phone

79

Is it better to start your career at a small or large employer?

80

How students and recent grads can find great remote, virtual, and hybrid jobs

81

How to get a job if you have a felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal record

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How to negotiate your starting salary and other compensation

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Why students and recent grads must consider their mental health when job searching

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Are employers shifting toward skills-based hiring?

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How college students and recent grads should use their career service offices

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Will AI be positive or negative for those early in their careers?

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Why it is so important to successfully complete a paid internship before graduation

88

Should students and recent graduates from underrepresented groups hide aspects of their identity when applying for jobs?

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How to Find an Entry-Level Job When Employers Prefer Candidates With Experience