Revolutionizing Early Stage Hiring: Expert Tips from College Recruiter's Founder Steven Rothberg

In this episode, Ryan Leary and William Tincup chat with Steven Rothberg, the founder of College Recruiter. They delve into College Recruiter's mission of aiding students and recent grads in finding promising careers. The dialogue unpacks challenges in early stage hiring, emphasizing the need for human touch amid tech-driven processes. They explore career mapping, apprenticeships, and the evolving recruitment landscape, stressing inclusivity and valuing experience over traditional education. The talk also tackles biases in hiring, emphasizing the role of assessments and predictive tools. Takeaways: Automation and the rising volume of job applications challenge both recruiters and candidates. Apprenticeship programs and alternative education options offer valuable skills and career prospects. Employee loyalty hinges on employer care and growth opportunities. Despite observed improvements, there's still room for progress in wages and benefits. Candidates and companies are increasingly seen as commodities, reshaping recruitment. Entrepreneurship appeals to younger generations, shifting career preferences. Creating collaborative career paths benefits from diverse educational backgrounds. Experience and non-traditional education are valued in the job market. Recruiters need to adapt to evolving candidate expectations. Bias against online degrees persists, but skills and certifications gain importance. Assessments and predictive tools vary in accuracy and effectiveness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 04:01 The Origins of College Recruiter 10:32 The Market for Early Stage Hiring 13:03 Ideal Customers for College Recruiter 16:00 Candidates' Disdain for HR Tech 19:26 The Importance of Career Mapping for Candidates 21:01 Generational Perspectives on Work 23:18 The Challenge of Evaluating Candidates' Future Potential 24:08 The Evolution of the Hiring Process 25:09 The Challenge of Automation and Volume 26:06 Apprenticeship Programs and Alternative Education 27:38 Employee Loyalty and Disloyalty 28:09 Improvements in Wages and Benefits 29:27 The Commoditization of Candidates and Companies 30:13 The Rise of Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment 31:11 Creating a Collaborative Career Path 32:33 Being School Agnostic in College Recruiting 34:16 The Importance of Onboarding and Progression 35:48 The Value of Experience and Non-Traditional Education 37:37 The Shift in Recruiting Mindset 39:08 Bias Towards Online Degrees 41:31 Assessments and Predictive Tools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices