Is This Still A Good Time? is the podcast where recruiters finally ask themselves the same question they’ve asked candidates thousands of times: is this still a good time? Hosted by Mike Peditto, each episode digs into the messy, funny, and all-too-real world of recruiting today. From building trust with skeptical hiring managers to surviving counter-offers, recruiter burnout, and the flood of AI tools reshaping the industry, Mike and his guests share candid stories, practical advice, and the occasional recruiting nightmare.
Whether you’re a veteran talent pro or just starting out, you’ll find honest conversations about what’s broken in hiring, what actually works, and how community keeps us all going when the job gets tough.
Mike Peditto is a seasoned recruiter, writer, and creator whose unfiltered insights have made him a trusted voice in the talent acquisition space. Known for his engaging newsletter and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on LinkedIn, he blends humor with hard-earned experience from years in both corporate and agency recruiting. Mike’s passion lies in building community among recruiters and giving job seekers a transparent look behind the curtain of the hiring process.
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Is This Still A Good Time? is the podcast where recruiters finally ask themselves the same question they’ve asked candidates thousands of times: is this still a good time? Hosted by Mike Peditto, each episode digs into the messy, funny, and all-too-real world of recruiting today. From building trust with skeptical hiring managers to surviving counter-offers, recruiter burnout, and the flood of AI tools reshaping the industry, Mike and his guests share candid stories, practical advice, and the occasional recruiting nightmare.
Whether you’re a veteran talent pro or just starting out, you’ll find honest conversations about what’s broken in hiring, what actually works, and how community keeps us all going when the job gets tough.
Mike Peditto is a seasoned recruiter, writer, and creator whose unfiltered insights have made him a trusted voice in the talent acquisition space. Known for his engaging newsletter and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on LinkedIn, he blends humor with hard-earned experience from years in both corporate and agency recruiting. Mike’s passion lies in building community among recruiters and giving job seekers a transparent look behind the curtain of the hiring process.
#7 - Erin Riska - The Worldschooling Recruiter’s Story
Is This Still A Good Time?
48 minutes
2 months ago
#7 - Erin Riska - The Worldschooling Recruiter’s Story
In this episode of Is This Still a Good Time?, Mike Peditto sits down with Erin Riska, a longtime talent acquisition leader and full-time digital nomad who’s spent the last five years traveling the world with her husband and kids. From her current home base in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Erin shares how she built a career that supports her lifestyle — balancing independent recruiting work with Roam Base, the worldschooling hub she created for families learning and living abroad.
Mike and Erin dig into what it really means to build a meaningful recruiting career outside of big tech and flashy logos. Erin talks about thriving in small and midsize organizations, the joy of “doing it all,” and why autonomy and curiosity have guided every stage of her journey. They also unpack the reality of recruiting in industries like mental health and construction — where hiring is harder but impact runs deep.
The two trade stories about fake résumés, over-involved parents (including one mom who actually did her kid’s interview!), and the wild world of LinkedIn “career advice.” Erin’s grounded, analytical approach to recruiting — and her calm take on AI, social media, and career design — is a refreshing reminder that you can build success on your own terms.
It’s a funny, honest, and inspiring conversation that speaks directly to recruiters who don’t have big-name logos on their résumés — but still make a big difference every day.
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Is This Still A Good Time?
Is This Still A Good Time? is the podcast where recruiters finally ask themselves the same question they’ve asked candidates thousands of times: is this still a good time? Hosted by Mike Peditto, each episode digs into the messy, funny, and all-too-real world of recruiting today. From building trust with skeptical hiring managers to surviving counter-offers, recruiter burnout, and the flood of AI tools reshaping the industry, Mike and his guests share candid stories, practical advice, and the occasional recruiting nightmare.
Whether you’re a veteran talent pro or just starting out, you’ll find honest conversations about what’s broken in hiring, what actually works, and how community keeps us all going when the job gets tough.
Mike Peditto is a seasoned recruiter, writer, and creator whose unfiltered insights have made him a trusted voice in the talent acquisition space. Known for his engaging newsletter and his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom on LinkedIn, he blends humor with hard-earned experience from years in both corporate and agency recruiting. Mike’s passion lies in building community among recruiters and giving job seekers a transparent look behind the curtain of the hiring process.
