By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume
Starting your career is exciting for sure but it can also feel overwhelming. For many new graduates and early-career professionals, a big priority is landing that first role. Getting the job matters, but …
In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, …
Job hunting can feel like a full-time job with none of the benefits. And when rejections start piling up, even the most qualified candidates can feel their confidence take a hit.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), …
Understanding various forms of experiential learning is paramount for advanced degree job seekers like MBAs, graduate students, and doctorates as they navigate the competitive job market. From internships and research projects to consulting opportunities and industry collaborations, these hands-on experiences …
Imagine it’s your last year of college. Classes are winding down, and the job market is looming just around the corner. Then it hits you: Connections matter—it’s as much about who you know as what you know. Networking in college …
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to the job hunting and hiring process, and anyone left out will invariably be left behind. On the recruiters’ side, it feels like all companies are using applicant tracking systems (ATS) to read thousands of …
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, this decade may see the emergence of 170 million new jobs, even as AI-powered tools automate many tasks that define entry-level roles.
Maybe the future of work isn’t threatened …
As a liberal arts and sciences student, you’ve likely been asked dozens of times, “so what are you going to do with that major?” Then, maybe you start spiraling. Let’s stop using this rhetoric and reframe: As a liberal arts …
On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the mystery of why your resume seems to vanish into a black hole after you apply for jobs online. That black hole has a name: the Applicant …
When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …
