#54: The Inside Scoop on Job Boards & Entry-level Recruitment with Steven Rothberg

<p>Today on the show, my guest is Steven Rothberg.</p> <p>Steven is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of <a href='https://www.collegerecruiter.com/'>College Recruiter</a> job search site. At College Recruiter, they believe that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. Over the course of a year, College Recruiter helps seven million students and recent graduates find part-time, seasonal, internship, coop, apprenticeship, and other entry-level jobs. At any given time, there are several million jobs advertised on College Recruiter globally.</p> <p>If you are a University of College student or a recent graduate, this conversation is for you! I recommend you take some notes and check out College Recruiter today. Steven and his team also have an awesome blog with lots of advice for employers and recent graduates.</p> <p>In this episode, Steven and I discuss how University and College students can maximize their success in the job market and stand out as applicants. We also discuss when and how candidates should reveal if they belong to an equity-seeking group and some recent trends in diversity recruitment that job applicants should be prepared for. Finally, Steven shares what he is working on at the College recruiter and offers some sage advice through my speed questions. I think you will get a lot out of this conversation.</p> <p> </p> <p>Summary of key points in this episode:</p> <ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Nothing is forever (except the Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup draught!)  Pick a career path that is aligned with your values and strengths at the time, pursue it with passion, and expect accidents and pivots along the way. </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Students who want to secure professional roles after graduation should pursue part-time related work, internships or co-ops while they are still pursuing their studies at University.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">It is a common mistake for students to wait until graduation to begin pursuing professional roles - be the exceptio