Episode 31: Are Career Fairs Extinct? with Steven Rothberg, Founder - CollegeRecruiter.com

08/23/22 • 41 min

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Are Career Fairs a thing of the past? What is the most effective way for employers to connect with candidates and for candidates to connect with employers? Join Steven Rothberg, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of CollegeRecruiter.com, as we discuss jobs for recent graduates or those in the "early career" phase, as well as tips for jobseekers at all stages on how to find jobs outside of traditional online job boards. We will discuss how hiring events have evolved over time and provide advice to employers and candidates considering in-person and virtual hiring events. ---- Steven not only leads CollegeRecruiter.com but hosts several podcasts. Steven believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. College Recruiter's customers are primarily Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and other employers who hire students and recent graduates for part-time, seasonal, internship, and entry-level jobs. At any given time, there are about two million of these entry-level jobs advertised on College Recruiter. Learn more at www.collegerecruiter.com Jess Get Hired podcast is for jobseekers, business professionals, the underemployed, and the unappreciated employee looking to level up their opportunities. Host Jessica Fiesta George is a Talent Acquisition Executive that has been helping candidates and companies for over 15 years. Learn more: www.jessgethired.com This episode is sponsored by Newsly.me: Promo Code: JESS Like the advice you get from this podcast? Throw a 5 star review and comment on your favorite platform. Tips appreciated and connection requests accepted: https://linktr.ee/jessgethired

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Episode 30: The 4 Great R's - Resignation, Reshuffle, Restructure & Regret

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Since the pandemic, the workforce has seen some highs and lows. The Great Resignation, The Great Reshuffle, The Great Restructure, and The Great Regret are all terms used to describe the workplace's three-year roller coaster ride. The last few years have been a whirlwind of emotions for employees and businesses, and we are seeing a large number of people emerge from the pandemic even more confused about the state of the economy. Episode 30, host Jessica Fiesta George discusses each of the stages of these pandemic-led phenomenons.

The "Great Resignation" was the unusually large number of employees who voluntarily left their jobs to pursue other opportunities. People were leaving jobs in search of better working conditions and remote work opportunities.
The "Great Reshuffle" took place when employees decided to move from job to job in search of the best combination of opportunity and pay. Companies were transferring employees from one job to another in the hopes of retaining them, and they were offering higher wages and better benefits in exchange.
The "Great Restructure" went hand in hand with the "Great Reshuffle" because organizations were forced to find ways to retain and attract employees. Employers were doing everything they could to stay ahead of their competition, throwing resources and money to ensure they were top of mind for many jobseekers, including increasing base pay, offering sign-on bonuses, accommodating hybrid work options, 4-day work weeks, and more.
The "Great Regret" both employees and businesses are discovering that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Employees were drawn to all of the perks only to discover that it wasn't all that it seemed, and they are desperate to return to their previous jobs. Employers spent a lot of money on things they thought would help them attract talent, but they didn't consider the financial impact of increasing pay/benefits, and they're now regretting it.

As a result, many businesses are facing financial difficulties and are laying off employees or slowing hiring. Learn more about Jess Get Hired: https://linktr.ee/jessgethired

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Episode 32: Veteran Hiring with Ret. Lt. Col Kathy Gallowitz

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Episode 32: Veteran Hiring with Ret. Lt. Col Kathy Lowery Gallowitz - Veterans face a number of challenges when re-entering the workforce after serving in the military, so making an effort to consciously employ veterans is a great way to thank them for their service. Businesses benefit greatly from hiring a veteran because of the knowledge and skills they acquired while serving in the military. Since hiring has been a popular issue since the pandemic, there appears to be a population of motivated workers who are not getting the attention they deserve, and that group includes our transitioning men and women of our armed forces. This episode features Retired Lt. Col Kathy Lowery Gallowitz, Author and Founder of Vanguard Veterans. After serving nearly 30 years in the Air Force as a nurse and public affairs officer, she continues to equip civilian employers on how to source, recruit, and retain veteran talent through her business Vanguard Veteran. She is also the author of “Beyond ‘Thank You for your Service,’: The Veteran Champion Handbook for civilians.” Her life’s work has led her to be a champion for all service members transitioning into civilian life and has been a great resource to the veteran community. Bonus content from our episode: More about Vanguard Veteran:https://vanguardveteran.start.page “Beyond ‘Thank you For Your Service:’ the Veteran Champion handbook for civilians” https://bit.ly/BeyondThankYouForYourService Complimentary "Veteran-Ready" assessment for employers:https://vanguardveteran.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/may-2021_-vr-employer-assessment.pdf Women Who Lead is a monthly free virtual Leadership Discussion Forum for women Veterans and non-Veterans to empower women leaders and foster mutual support. We hope you will join us! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137542143253 O*Net Online Mlitary Crosswalk Search https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ Psych/Armor Creating a Veteran Hiring Program https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/creating-a-veteran-hiring-program?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxIOXBhCrARIsAL1QFCbZ5tgNPcPMuCJ-REBvCGb0NU4zSuh0wOc4HzFFzm0sUGNRTzTDNZcaAncBEALw_wcB American Corporate Partnershttps://www.acp-usa.org/ More links will be posted under "GUEST INFO" on www.jessgethired.com Jessica Fiesta George hosts the Jess Get Hired Podcast. She is a 15-year Talent Acquisition Executive, and the podcast focuses on job tips, business advice, workplace trends and technology, and more for jobseekers, business professionals, the underemployed, and the underappreciated employee. This episode is sponsored by newsly.me: use promo code JESS for a free one month subscription