Ask A Recruiter - Tech

I followed up with a recruiter today; they said they're still interested in me, but they're not ready to make a decision because they're still interviewing other candidates. I assume I sho… more

⁉️Recruiters, what are you sick of seeing on applicants' resumes?

When a company has several positions I want to apply to, should I send one resume/application and mention each position I'm interested in, or is it better to apply to each role individually?

Recruiters who actually take the time to read cover letters, how long do you want these, and is there anything you like to see? I've decided to stop having AI write these for me. I'm going to … more

Is it true that recruiters are more interested in people who have jobs and they try to avoid those of us who are unemployed? I've heard this a lot lately, but why would an employed individual be m… more

I worked with a recruiter a few years ago, but decided against taking the position they were trying to fill. I think we parted on good terms. Now I see his company is looking to fill a different role,… more

Well this is a fun kick in the pants. Lose our jobs to AI in 2026, get our jobs back in 2027, then what? I'm assuming we'll lose them again in 2028 or 2029, once AI is deemed good enough to handle our jobs fo… more

After five rounds of interviewing, the recruiter I was working with must have gotten fired or something. Because every time I try to email them, the email bounces back saying the email address doesn&#… more

I know this question might highlight how naive I can be, but I'm also desperate. So, how can I tell if the recruiter I've been working with is ghosting me or is just too busy to get back to me… more

Based on what you're seeing with this job market, how long is it typically taking people to find jobs right now? I see people saying they've been looking for a year or two on Reddit, this can&… more

I feel like there is one thing we should all agree on? The time of giving a two weeks notice is long over. There's no way potential employers should hold it against us if we didn't give notice… more

I'm trying to update my resume and I'm a little stuck. I don't remember resume writing being this difficult before. Under our professional summary, are we supposed to be stuffing a sentenc… more

Is there such a thing as coming off a little too interested in a role? I was told by a recruiter that my eagerness and the fact that I followed up twice after an interview made me look too desperate t… more

When hiring managers ask why I'm looking to leave my current employer, do you think it's fair to say that I'm just trying to get ahead of potential layoffs? My employer hasn't official… more

What do recruiters want to hear when they ask you, 'what can you do that AI can't?' My job is mostly coding, so I panic when AI is brought into the conversation.

Is it normal for recruiters to ask for a fee for their services? These are recruiters I've reached out to, so I'm doubting these are scams or anything like that.

How do I bring up salary negotiations with a recruiter? I have an interview with a recruiter tomorrow but the listed salary range is pretty low. I want to see if there's more wiggle room.

This is a question for my fellow recruiters. How much time are you guys spending on checking candidates' references? I used to call every reference, but now, I almost never do. It doesn't seem… more

How often do recruiters or hiring managers fact check things on our resumes? Like, do you guys take the time to confirm degrees and stuff like that?

I saw a video online that said, if a company wanted to hire you, they would. They wouldn't put you through a long interview process and jerk you around. It was basically saying that employers who … more

Should I switch industries or stay unemployed until I get something related to my skills?

Why is it that remote roles pay so much less than in person positions? We're all doing the same amount of work.

Is the tech industry outside of AI dead? I can't find work to save my life and I'm overqualified for most of the jobs I'm applying to.

Do I switch to a more AI focused role in tech, which I'm assuming would mean I have to get some kind of certification, or do I give up on a career in tech altogether? What's the smarter move h… more

I just got laid off for the second time in 13 months. I can't describe how low I feel. How do I even begin to explain this to other employers? I've been seen as expendable by two other compani… more

How has AI helped you in job searches.?

Do recruiters like it when you reach out to them online or do they want to make the first move?

Just my observation, but looks like new job posting coming om LinkedIn instead of the same AI slop job postings. Either the AI is getting better or the tide is about to turn ?

📃What are the worst things people can list under special skills on their resumes?

Should I be saying yes if I'm asked by a recruiter if I have another offer or if I'm negotiating with another company, even when it's not true? Does this make me look more desirable?

I have a seven month work gap on my resume. My friend told me to tell recruiters I can't give them details on what I've been working on because I signed an NDA. Will this excuse fly?

I can't tell you how much rage I feel when I see all of these companies' stock prices skyrocket after they announce massive layoffs. Doesn't this just inspire more tech companies to cut th… more

What is this job market? I went through five rounds of interviews over a two week period and didn't get the job. What a waste of time. But it's not all bad news, they told me they would keep m… more

Does it hurt my chances of getting a job if I click prefer not to say on job applications when they ask for gender and race?

Should ask if the company you are applying for still 401k match. People are starting to report that companies may no longer support 401k match with AI Investments as a reason.

Recruiters, how long do you spend reviewing resumes? Someone told me about six seconds a piece.