What to Do When You Don’t Know What You Want to Do, with Steven Rothberg

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: ( ) What do you do when someone asks what kind of work you want, and you genuinely don't know? Steven Rothberg, founder of College Recruiter, has an answer, and it starts with a legal pad and three columns. In this episode, Steven walks through his framework for identifying your career sweet spot by mapping your competencies, interests, and values side by side. He explains why telling employers "I'll do anything" is the kiss of death in a job search and what it signals to recruiters managing dozens of open roles at once. Whether you're a new graduate or a mid-career professional at a crossroads, his approach will help you focus your search, perform better in interviews, and land a role where you'll want to stay. About Our Guest: Steven Rothberg is the founder of the College Recruiter job board. Resources in This Episode: Connect with Steven on LinkedIn. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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What to Do When You Don’t Know What You Want to Do, with Steven Rothberg is an episode from Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your Job by Mac's List.

This episode is 00:24:13 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2026.

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