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How to Get a Job if You Have No Experience

Published on May 12, 2025

“But I don’t have ANY experience!!!”

This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my career workshops…

…and I totally get it.

After all, we *ALL* started without track records full of famous brands, fancy titles, …

Smart Strategies: Leveraging AI in Your First Job or Internship Search

Published on May 1, 2025

Landing your first professional job or corporate internship can feel overwhelming, but AI can make the process smoother and more effective. Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT or Claude, are powerful allies for streamlining research, improving your application materials, and helping …

By CareerShift

The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep34

Published on April 24, 2025

On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts address the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career individuals. It’s a topic of major concern, as many candidates prioritize employers who offer support for …

By College Recruiter