Is your student stuck at the start line of their career? In this episode, Kevin Cameron sits down with Steven Rothberg, founder of CollegeRecruiter.com — a job search platform helping over a million students and recent grads find great careers every month. Steven shares why your first boss matters more than your job title, how AI is reshaping the student job search, and the one framework that helps you figure out what you actually want to do.
Whether you're a student, a parent of one, or someone starting fresh — this one is packed with practical, honest advice you won't find in a classroom.
Key Takeaways
Your first boss matters more than your first company. A great manager will develop you faster than any prestigious job title.
Use AI in your job search — employers are now seeing it as a feature, not a cheat. It helps you communicate your value more clearly.
Try CIV Analysis: map out your Competencies, Interests and Values. The overlap points you toward the right career path.
Stop asking "what do I want to do for the rest of my life." Ask: where do I want to be at 25? Think in steps, not decades.
Build your LinkedIn early. Employers are watching — so are you. Research your future manager before you accept.
Episode Highlights
00:00 – Kevin Cameron introduces Steven Rothberg and CollegeRecruiter.com
01:37 – How College Recruiter works and who it serves
03:08 – Why employers care more about critical thinking than your major or GPA
05:14 – How AI has transformed the student job search in just 5 years
07:21 – Why using AI is now a hiring signal, not a red flag
12:49 – How to find your first internship or job when you don't know where to start
14:10 – Why your first boss is the most important career decision you'll make
16:30 – How to use LinkedIn to research your future manager before accepting a job
20:55 – Resources for students with criminal records navigating the job market
24:55 – The CIV framework: Competencies, Interests and Values explained
27:40 – Stop planning your whole career — just plan the next 3 years
29:11 – Steven shares his "why" and what drives College Recruiter's mission
Connect With Steven Rothberg
Website: www.collegerecruiter.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stevenrothberg
Email: steven@collegerecruiter.com
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