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Kayla Snowden on What 400 Resumes a Day Will Teach You About Hiring

At This Time … we catch up with Kayla Snowden, a former teacher and school recruiter who made the leap from education to tech—and now sorts through 400+ resumes per job in the corporate world. She spills on what shocked her most about recruiting outside of schools (spoiler: format matters), how she crash-coursed her way into tech lingo, and why AI-generated resumes can be a one-way ticket to rejection. If you've ever wondered what it’s like to go from hiring teachers to hiring DevOps managers, this one’s for you.
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Jessica Edelman on Why Middle School Science Is the Unicorn of Hiring

🎧 SUMMARY:At This Time … we dive into the wild world of education talent with Jessica Edelman, who’s been filling school roles for nearly a decade and still can’t find enough brave souls for 7th grade science. She talks TFA, teacher residencies, and how growth mindset is still the ultimate green flag in interviews. Plus, the shift from “no excuses” to restorative discipline, and why AI-written cover letters better come spellchecked. If you’ve ever tried to hire—or be—a teacher, this one hits home.
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Bonnie Dilber on Becoming That LinkedIn Person—for the Right Reasons

At This Time… recruiter and accidental LinkedIn star Bonnie Dilber joins to share how she went from teaching kindergarten to running talent at Zapier — and building a wildly influential LinkedIn presence along the way. She spills on using LinkedIn like a pro without turning into a cringe content machine, why job-seeker scams make her furious, and how being visible online opened surprising doors (including the New York Times). Whether you're job hunting or just lurking, this one's got the real talk.
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Ashlee Fletcher on What Recruiters Really Want to See

At This Time ... we're going behind the scenes of the hiring process with Ashlee Fletcher, a seasoned recruiter at KIPP who’s interviewed literally over a thousand candidates. She spills on the biggest resume red flags, what makes a candidate unforgettable, and why mission alignment matters way more than you think. From calming nervous applicants to coaching her own family through job hunts, Ashlee keeps it real, human, and hilarious. Bonus: her advice for nailing that awkward video interview? Gold.
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Emarciano Perez on Why Passion Beats Experience in the Classroom

At This Time … we’re diving into the world of first-time teachers, five-minute demo lessons, and job interviews that start on LinkedIn and end at Prank Bar. Emarciano Perez joins us to unpack how he spots future educators—no credential required. From resume coaching for family to turning group interviews into bonding moments, Emarciano shares what really matters when you're hiring for heart and hustle. Also, he might not be deep on recruiter TikTok (yet), but his LinkedIn game? Strong.
Host: Eric DeSobe; add him on LinkedInGuest: Emarciano Perez ; add him on LinkedInWatch on YouTube

Arica Watford on Turning LA Parties into Hiring Pipelines

At This Time … we’re talking costume parties, career pivots, and clean resumes with recruiting superstar Arica Watford. From pitching teaching gigs in alien ears to building genuine connections that last long after onboarding, Arica shares her magic formula for talent scouting in LA. She dishes on what not to say in interviews, why TikTok might be your next hiring channel, and how AI is helping (not replacing) recruiters have better convos with candidates. Also, yes—there’s a Jonas Brothers Christmas movie review.
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Ryan Romaneski on Why Teacher Recruitment Is Finally Getting Easier—Sort Of

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Eric and Ryan dive into the evolving state of education recruitment, where the vibes are slightly more optimistic—but no one's popping champagne yet. Ryan shares what’s actually working to keep educators around (hint: it’s not just pay), how AI is quietly reshaping the hiring game, and why texting beats email every time. From accidental career pivots to the eternal hunt for high school science teachers, this episode’s full of practical intel and hard-won wisdom from the frontlines of talent.
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Cristina De La Cruz on Why Embedded Recruiting Is the Future of TA

At This Time, Cristina De La Cruz drops a masterclass in modern recruiting, unpacking her 20-year journey from publishing sales to a game-changing embedded recruitment model at ISG Partners. She explains how today’s hiring leaders are ditching traditional RPOs in favor of flexible, month-to-month recruiters who feel like internal teammates. From legal staffing trenches to startup growth sprints, Cristina shares real talk on what’s working in a chaotic job market—and why your network is still your best tool. If you’re scaling a team or job hunting in this AI-infused talent landscape, this convo is gold.
Host: Eric DeSobe; add him on LinkedInGuest: Cristina De La Cruz Raser ; add her on LinkedIn
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Theo Smith on Making the Jump from Teaching to Talent and Beyond

At This Time … we’re tracing Theo Smith’s journey from high school math teacher to talent leader and fractional executive matchmaker. From learning the ropes of recruitment under a TFA alum legend to proving his nonprofit chops translate in the for-profit world, Theo breaks down how he leveled up his skill set—without losing his passion for professional development. Now at VChief, he’s helping leaders do less… so they can lead more. And yes, he’s got strong opinions about consultants who can’t woo on Zoom.
Host: Eric DeSobe; IG: / edesobe Guest: Theo Smith; add him on LinkedInWatch on YouTube

Brian Rosario on Why Retention Is the New Recruiting in College Sports

At This Time ... we're diving into the billion-dollar shakeup happening in college sports with former D1 basketball coach and NetChasers host, Brian Rosario. After 26 years on the sidelines, Brian’s now helping programs rethink how they fund, recruit, and retain talent in the wild world of NIL and revenue sharing. From managing locker room culture to navigating crazy parents, Brian reveals how today’s coaches are more like GMs than ever. If you thought hiring a math teacher was tough, try recruiting a 17-year-old with a brand deal.
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