At This Time we’re stepping inside recruitment season at KIPP SoCal Public Schools, where Jason Alagha is hiring the people who shape what happens after the final school bell rings. From coaching first-time job seekers through their very first interview to staffing 20 schools with wildly different personalities, Jason breaks down what it really takes to find talent that can lead a room of 10 kids (and survive the chaos).

We talk stepping stones into education, why scenario questions reveal more than résumés ever could, and how AI might actually free recruiters up to be more human—not less. If you’ve ever wondered how great after-school programs get built… this is the behind-the-scenes playbook.

Host: Eric DeSobe; add him on LinkedIn

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At This Time ... Brandon Amoroso is scaling way more than just dinners — he's scaling the entire recruiting process. From hosting 50+ exclusive talent dinners across the U.S. to building Scaleless, an all-in-one recruiting platform that actually learns, Brandon shares how he's bridging the gaps in hiring caused by clunky legacy systems and chaotic AI overload. Hear how his platform eliminates keyword spam, streamlines candidate sourcing with AI agent Bella, and creates real-world connections over dinner that turn into hires. It’s like if LinkedIn, an ATS, and ChatGPT had a smarter, socially-savvy baby.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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