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From Dorms to Desks

From Dorms to Desks

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 Welcome to "From Dorms to Desks", brought to you by College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. Every week, our AI-generated hosts dive into relatable topics, from landing that first internship to acing job interviews. With quick, 10-minute episodes full of upbeat, humorous dialogue, they make job searching feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Whether you're a student navigating the last days of college or an early-career professional starting your first job, "From Dorms to Desks" is here to help you make the leap from campus life to career success—with plenty of laughs along the way!All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economia Gestione e leadership Management Ricerca del lavoro Successo personale
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  • Week One Checklist: 6 Steps to Kickstart Your Internship Search

    Week One Checklist: 6 Steps to Kickstart Your Internship Search
    May 5 2026
    Start your summer internship search strong! Don't waste syllabus week. We break down the ultimate Week One Checklist to help you get hired fast. In this episode of From Dorms to Desks, discover how to beat the panic with six essential tasks. Learn to optimize your resume, leverage career services, and master digital networking before classes get heavy. Tune in to learn how to: Update your resume with fall grades and save it correctly as a PDF. Set job alerts on College Recruiter and school platforms like Handshake. Target your "Top 10" dream companies directly via their careers pages. Ask career advisors exactly which employers recruit at your school. Send a 3-sentence networking message to alumni for an informational interview. Read the full article at College Recruiter.
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    18 min
  • Is Your Boss Watching? 3 Tips to Handle Workplace Surveillance

    Is Your Boss Watching? 3 Tips to Handle Workplace Surveillance
    Apr 28 2026
    Is your boss tracking your keystrokes? Workplace surveillance is on the rise, and 1 in 9 workers have quit because of it. In this episode of From Dorms to Desks, we dive into the gritty reality of "Bossware" and digital monitoring. As remote work grows, so does "productivity anxiety." Managers are increasingly using technology to watch employees, but research shows this often leads to "Productivity Theater" rather than real results. We discuss why this kills autonomy and how you can protect your career while navigating these digital eyes. Tune in to learn: The specific tools employers use to track screen time, keystrokes, and even sentiment. Why surveillance often backfires by destroying trust, creativity, and mental health. The one question you must ask in interviews: "How do you monitor performance?". Strategies to advocate for ethical monitoring and separate your "Dorms" life from your "Desks" life. Read the full article at College Recruiter.
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    19 min
  • 5 Smart Questions to Ask in 2026: Don't Ghost the Interviewer

    5 Smart Questions to Ask in 2026: Don't Ghost the Interviewer
    Apr 21 2026
    "No, I’m good" is the wrong answer in 2026. Show off your soft skills and emotional intelligence with these 5 smart interview questions. When the hiring manager asks if you have questions, it’s your final chance to prove you’re the right fit. In this episode of From Dorms to Desks, Alex and Jordan reveal the "Curiosity Gap" and why employers equate questions with intelligence. We cover the specific scripts you need to demonstrate professional etiquette and a "human-centric" mindset. Stop fading into the background and start driving the conversation. Tune in to learn: The Mentorship Question: How to ensure growth in a hybrid work model. The AI Question: Positioning yourself as a "pilot" of technology rather than a replacement. The Gold Star Question: Asking for specific metrics to define success. The Forward Motion Question: A bold way to address concerns and close the interview. Etiquette Tips: Why eye contact and physical notepads still matter in a digital world. Read the full article at College Recruiter.
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    20 min
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