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From what people are seeing, do remote positions typically pay less than in-person positions?

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I saw this going around and thought this might be fun to try. "Poorly Explain What You Do For A Living."

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What was the shortest in-person interview anyone has been a part of? I went in to interview with a recruiter this afternoon, I waited in the lobby for nearly 30 minutes before being called back for th… more

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How do recruiters feel about cold emails? Most agencies I follow never post their openings and hire talents based on referrals. But what if I don’t know anyone at the agency? How can I put my foot in … more

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So the over-the-phone interview when a company calls me is new to me on this round of looking for a job. 3 times I've gotten these and all 3 times hasn't amounted to anything.

Any tips on what… more

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To LinkedIn or to not LinkedIn. Are LinkedIn profiles still needed? I know several people who recently landed great jobs and they don't have LinkedIn profiles and I know I never check for a Linked… more

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When we do the trainings during the onboarding, if we make mistakes to these questions during the training videos, will it be reported to the HR department?

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My recruiter at a staffing agency is trying to start the background check before concluding acceptance of the 2 things I negotiated.

How do I text her back and say she needs to respond to my email firs… more

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In this very digital age of resume review automation, how the heck can employees stand out? I feel more than capable of doing every job I've applied to, and I get rejected before I even get an int… more

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Anyone from Amex or Child Mind Institute in this group?

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Anybody hiring for luxury fashion or hospitality/travel brands?

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If there are no roles listed on a company's website, but they have their career email listed with "we're hiring!" is the recruiter getting these emails? what are you looking for? a c… more

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What's the best way to find out who the hiring manager is?

Especially if it's a large company and it's not very obvious from some basic Linkedin snooping?

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A recruiter for a particular agency reached out to me. Went through the interviews but sadly didn’t get hired. How long should the interval be before I reach out to her again to express my interest?

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Hey recruiters, I've been noticing a dip in the amount and quality of available jobs. Have any of you noticed this? ... Has AI already started taking some of our jobs?

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I have 5 interviews (30 minutes each) all scheduled within a matter of 2 days. I had a good referral, but this still seems desperately fast as a process 🤔 Is this a red flag or are they trying to cat… more

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Best questions to ask to understand work life balance? I’m in 2nd round for a role I really want but they say they’re like a “start up” vibe and it’s a high profile role. Reading between the lines is … more

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What is the best way to answer the, where do you see yourself in 5 years, question? I never know what hiring managers want to hear for this question.

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🔍 Seeking Entry-Level MuleSoft Developer Role 🔍

🎓 Master's in CompSci (Dec '23) with web-responsive project experience.
💼 4.4 yrs MuleSoft dev exp, 1.8 mos Java dev; MuleSoft certified.
🛠️ Proficient in Java, Python; ski… more

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I've been applying to several jobs and always must fill out the "Self-identification" section. Is there a reason to select Decline to Answer? Do my selections affect my application?

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Hello, I’m looking for Program/Project manager roles in creative operations. I have over 7 YOE and open to remote roles in US or hybrid/on-site in NY. Any advice or leads would be deeply appreciated �… more

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If you post a job on LinkedIn, how long does it typically take you to reach out to a qualified candidate?

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Would you lovely group of humans be able to guide me in understanding what I can negotiate in a severance package. Any help would be great.

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Love me some Fridays! This weekend couldn’t come soon enough! Do you all plug out after the early afternoon and log off early?

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Any layoff rumors going on with your agency?

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My latest title is holding me back. It’s not this FB title. Are there any solutions to fixing a title that doesn’t match your career aspirations/historical experience besides lying or formatting it like this:
Ideal Title (int… more

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I wish hiring managers could go on a job search and realize sometimes the process can be frustrating due to the actual hiring manager/team itself.

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Experienced it a first time but the interviewer posted questions in the chat immediately after asking me in an interview. I actually appreciate that since I could sometimes go with long answers.

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How long does it take for an offer to come? I feel like the last time I was looking three years ago I got an offer within 24 hours… It seems like a different situation now

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What does it mean on Workday when the status changes from “under review” to “in progress”? (I haven’t heard a peep from them since I applied)

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Are hiring romantic partners from referrals okay at your company?

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I spoke with a candidate during screening and she told me she will expect a counter from her current company but is dead set on leaving… I extended the offer to her after she interviewed with the team… more

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Candidate who I am talking to has around ~30 connections, not much LinkedIn info and no profile picture. Could this be a scam?

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For people who work weekend part time jobs or side hustles, what do you do? I want to pad money on the side for my retirement.

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There are way too many personality assessments and recorded videos during the application process. This is frustrating because me spending time on it doesn’t even guarantee a response…

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I could hear the recruiter I was interviewing with Outlook message email sounds and Teams pings. Sounded like the recruiter was multitasking… Is me being annoying justified lol?

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Question for agency recruiters. Say you post a job and a few hours later it says 100 people have applied. Generally, what percentage of those people are even remotely qualified for the position vs. pe… more

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For the love of g-d I'm not entering all my info to your beta platform thats basically working not working. The value prop for this isn't there when there's little benefit to being on the … more

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Which social media accounts should I link to in my resume?

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Laid off in November and up for a contract role through the summer. Would love to know if candidates are locked into contract roles through the end date or is there flexibility if you find a FTE role … more

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