Kareem Rogers: Why Job Searching Is a Process, Not Just a Resume

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Kareem Rogers, founder of The Fit Recruiter. Kareem shares how graduating during the height of COVID shaped his entrepreneurial path, after facing hiring freezes, repeated rejections, and an uncertain job market. By learning how to optimize his resume and LinkedIn profile, he became his own first success story—securing a full-time role and uncovering a powerful opportunity to help others better position and market themselves in competitive hiring environments.The conversation explores Kareem’s dual perspective as both a career coach and an in-house recruiter, offering insight into what employers actually look for and why job searching is a process—not just a resume update. He discusses working primarily with ambitious mid-level and executive professionals, the importance of personal branding, and why LinkedIn and referrals have been central to his growth. Kareem also reflects on balancing entrepreneurship with a full-time role, prioritizing capacity and mental health, and building a premium, boutique-style business rooted in clarity, strategy, and long-term career growth.Connect with Kareema Rogers: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareemarogers