The new credential gap: Entry-level workers with AI skills earn 25% more. Here’s what that means for your career

By Jim Stroud

In May 2026, Randstad published what may be the most important labor market finding of the year for anyone about to enter the workforce. After analyzing more than 35 million job postings between 2021 and 2026, they …

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First students admitted through the Direct Admission pathway for the Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology program!

We are excited to announce that Desiree G., Jasmine Guzman, and Zoe Hanson are the first students admitted through the Direct Admission pathway for the Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology program! In 2024, the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in …

By Saint Mary's University Graduate School of Health and Human Services
Saint Mary's University Graduate School of Health and Human Services
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Job scams are real: How to spot the red flags as a new grad 

By Toni Frana, Career Expert at Zety.com 

Bad actors trying to take advantage of people who are looking for a job is, unfortunately, not a new thing. However, job scams are becoming more common and getting harder to identify. …

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How taxes and student loans impact take-home pay for those early in their careers

Starting your first full-time job can feel like the beginning of real independence — but that first paycheck often delivers a surprise. The number you see in your offer letter isn’t the number that hits your bank account. Taxes, student …

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Hourly, salary, or commission: Which pay structure works best for early-career employees?

Choosing between hourly pay, a salary, or commissions is one of those early-career crossroads that carries far more weight than most new grads realize. Each path shapes how you work and how you get paid, but it also shapes how …

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How to make the most of your first 90 days on the job

Those first three months in a new job can set the tone for everything that comes after. I’ve seen plenty of early-career professionals step into a role with excitement, only to realize how much the first 90 days matter for …

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The soft skills employers actually want in entry-level candidates

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

Many students and recent graduates worry that they don’t have enough technical experience to impress employers. Job postings for entry-level roles seem to demand an unrealistic set of qualifications …

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How internships and co-ops influence starting salaries after graduation

Internships and co-ops can make a real difference in what you earn right out of school, but most students never hear the full story about why. Employers do not just reward experience because it looks good on a résumé. They …

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AI’s impact on the early career job market

While many worry about AI replacing jobs, the reality is more complex. On this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how AI is transforming industries by automating tasks, which requires professionals to adapt, rather than replacing …

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If Entry-Level Jobs Are Vanishing, Where Will the Future Executives Come From?

The traditional career ladder that has guided generations of professionals into leadership roles is undergoing a seismic shift. Across industries and continents, entry-level positions – long considered the essential first rung on the corporate hierarchy – are disappearing at an …

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