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Is anyone else besides me tired?

Lately, I’ve found myself tired of Talent Acquisition. Not recruiting itself, but the constant pressure, shifting priorities, and metrics that are often tied to things outside of our control.

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Guysss, i run a recruitment start up in Uganda, just recently started but oh my God, its hard to find employers because i feel that my country has more job seekers than employers,

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WE ARE HIRING: TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (JAPAN)

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There isn't enough jobs for everyone... 485 applicants... 1 position (Shaking my head). Time to start creating jobs, Freelancer (hustle your hobbies or services) Amazon Flexing. ETC. We all have a… more

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LinkedIn feels completely oversaturated, and honestly, I’ve never really received a solid lead or meaningful response after applying to positions there. Then when you go to apply and see “100+ applicants” before … more

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HI everyone, so I have been working for a company nearly 5 years and the last 3 years have been awful , my colleague seeks validation and aligns with the MD and her friend who does the accounts we wor… more

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Does anyone here work in a SHREK firm’s Technology officer practice

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The only thing I care about is not being a slave to a job. Chasing a leadership title, more money, etc. I have done that and it’s miserable. I’m fine with earning around $100K for the FAR foreseeable future. more

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Recruiter confession: I'd much rather hire someone who is 'eager to roll up their sleeves and learn on the job' than someone with the perfect degree who is stuck in their ways. In this fas… more

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"Wow us in 150 characters or less" I filled out the application, attached a resume and cover letter. At the end, of the process there was a box that asked me to WOW them in 150 characters or… more

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Does it bother anyone when people early in their career (or otherwise) call you ma’am?

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Holy FFF. One of the top pet peeves: asking for candidate availability only to get the reply asking for mine.
Wanna play that game? Others are replying with their avails and you’re falling behind.

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I applied for a job, and received an email shortly afterwards to provide my availability. I sent my availability to the recruiter. It's been 4 weeks, 5 emails I sent to the recruiter, another recr… more

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Im going to Hiring position marketing officer and collection officer

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Hey everyone! I work for an RIA and am the only recruiter working here who’s done quite a lot of hiring for them over the last 8 months. Just curious if anyone knew salary ranges that were fair withi… more

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Hello everyone,
As a Junior Global Recruiter, I would appreciate it if more experienced recruiters could help me by sharing methods and, especially, information on free platforms dedicated to this recruitment acti… more

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Can anyone give ideas and feedback on roles to transition out of Talent? I've been doing this for close to 10 years across 4 different industries but at this point I just don't feel like I can do this fo… more

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AI has expanded candidate pools 340%, cut sourcing time 67%, and compressed interview scheduling from days to minutes.
But 73% of TA leaders still rank critical thinking as their #1 priority in 2026 — not AI skills.more

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There is 1 person that keeps looking at my profile on LI and never sends a message. The profile is private so it just says “title at company” viewed your profile. I’m not connected with anyone at this com… more

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Long shot: 10 yoe internal tech recruiting - $15-20Bn company. What should I be making?

Tech consulting, Mcol, 20k+ employees

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Why is it that higher ups in companies submit the worst referrals? I've been dealing with this a lot and I don't get it. They pass a resume along of someone who is grossly unqualified, then people feel pr… more

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I've been at my new recruiting job for 2 weeks. I've had 3 candidates that were either AI or AI assisted. None of them have LinkedIn profiles or any digital footprint. All tech related jobs.
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What AI tools are you using in recruiting ?

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The number of applications that are 0% matches in relevancy to the job these days are insane.
I love an easy apply for candidates/myself when applying but the abuse that button takes is absurd.

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Working at Grecian Delight | Kronos has been an incredible experience. The company truly fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture where every team member feels valued and heard. It’s rare to find a work… more

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How do you all keep your screening notes, job details and other notes organized? I’ve been using one note for the last few years but it’s been incredibly laggy and slow lately. Looking for a change.
I like how … more

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I recently got made let go from a temporary post.
One excuse that was given i was to slow on pre-screening people. I took 10 minutes to pre-screen someone.
I work in the healthcare sector. I am just w… more

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I love recruitment and excel at it—but finding a role in the Netherlands as an English speaker is tough.

Despite years of experience and proven results, not speaking Dutch often closes doors before I can even start. Sk… more

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Recruiting friends...!!! Do you currently use any AI tools that play well w/ Workday and help review resumes by weeding out unqualified applicants or recommending the most qualified applicants so we d… more

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I was negatively impacted by a RIF but was able to secure a new position quickly and have been in my new role for several months. With my LI premium account, I have visibility into profile viewers and noticed members of the… more

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I'm so tired of ChatGPT resumes with no customization whatsoever. They all look the same: "Collaborated with XX team members"; "Proven experience in..." "Increased sales b… more

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Hello, fellow recruiters! How do you personally cope with being blamed for things you don’t control, like hiring freezes or shifting priorities? It’s tough staying empathetic with candidates while als… more

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Has anyone here seriously considered leaving recruiting after the last few chaotic years, and if so, what made you stay (or finally go)?

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The hardest part of this job is hiring managers who are endlessly picky but vague about what they actually want. I’ve had roles open for months with moving goalposts, and it’s so draining. Do you deal… more

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When you have to reject a really strong candidate you personally liked, how do you handle that conversation so it feels respectful but honest? I sometimes struggle with how much detail to give without… more

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Between layoffs, reqs being pulled, and candidate frustration, it’s a lot emotionally. What's really helping you have a renewed sense of purpose? Or do we all just live through this hopelessness?

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I'm trying to come up with ways to grow in my role as a recruiter (2 1/2 years). I've considered a SHRM certification, but want to make sure it's worth my time, money and effort. I doubt m… more

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