Ron Rapatalo on Surviving the Ed Jobs Crunch and Staying Human in Hiring

At This Time... Ron Rapatalo pulls no punches about today’s brutal job market in K–12 ed and nonprofits. He breaks down why roles feel scarce (spoiler: remote + flexible = hypercompetitive), how AI is both a gift and a gamble, and why “just starting your own search firm” isn’t the silver bullet you think it is. From redefining candidate experience to surviving as a multi-hyphenate, Ron brings sharp takes, real talk, and a reminder that the human touch still matters—even if your ATS thinks otherwise. Want more of Ron? Check out his podcast RONderings And his book called Leverage