Ask A Recruiter - Tech

Curious about the culture and workings at Slalom, does anyone have insight here?

Hi y’all! Hope this is the right bowl to post this question and get advice. I am dealing with an employer that preaches our values. The owner states that the values are important to her etc yet my man… more

How do you navigate when you've already accepted an offer, but you get a better one? I'm supposed to start a new role tomorrow but got an offer for the job I really wanted, and it pays 50k mor… more

What AI tools should one consider for tech recruiting ? And has anyone heard of Celential AI

Would really appreciate everyones feedback.

What's the best way to determine if you'll actually get along with your manager when interviewing? I have a feeling this person and I don't get along. I have had some bad experiences previ… more

What sources have you had good luck with for UX designers?

What is a competitive salary for a tech recruiter with one year of experience specialized in data analytics in the southwest?

Hi! I have an interview coming up for a Google Digital Marketing apprenticeship. Does anyone know the pay rate? or have a possible salary range?

Is it true that there are generally fewer qualified candidates for tech roles? Or are the standards just much higher?

Anyone know the best sources where I can learn how to work different ATS systems? My company doesn’t really have one and would love to work on ones like lever/greenhouse to keep my skills up to date

Gem, amazing hiring, seek out- which are your must have technical recruiting tools?

Any Microsoft Recruiters around?

One of the job postings I've applied to is now set as "Applications no longer accepted" but in Action Center, my application still remains as … more

Recieved a verbal/email telling me I'm inclined for an offer but the closing recruiter has yet to send me a written offer.

After follow up she has indicated she is still waiting approva… more

What is the pay scale at Amazon/AWS?

Blue badge (FT) recruiting coordinators, how much do you get paid? Currently a green badge (contract) and was told that I’d have to move near an Amazon corporate office in order to become blue badge :… more

People operations —> partner success/account management??

I connected with the hiring manager for a position at a software co. we use and I’m an expert in at my current job. They’re actu… more

Rise and shine! Any recruiters for CVS 🥹☺️ in the building?

How do tech recruiters think the industry will be affected by a potential recession? Will people stop hiring?

I have a a question for recruiters-what’s the biggest misconception you’ve heard about recruiters like “they don’t read resumes” or “ways to reach out to a recruiter” anything like that? I’m always to… more

I’m seeking some advice. I am currently an educator and trying to pivot into customer success management. I’ve been submitting applications and I feel that I have a strong resume. My struggle is that … more

Hi everyone. I’ve been interviewing with major tech companies like HubSpot, Shopify, and Smartsheet. I’m applying for jobs as an assoc. project/program manager or marketing PM. Me: 2 yoe as an officia… more

How hard is it to get into a MAANG firm? I keep applying I keep getting no replies or a rejection email months later almost feeling dejected at this point. Is it that tech firms don’t value tech exper… more

I have been applying to analyst roles for various companies and requesting to connect with recruiters from the companies on LinkedIn. I send a connection message introducing myself and telling them wh… more

Hi! I’m interviewing for a Director of Ops position at a 1YO web3 startup. I have 5YOE in Ops. I got a verbal offer for $170,000 base + equity + performance bonus (still don’t know the percentage for … more

How hard is it typically for people to lateral into tech from consulting? I have many friends that have done this and am now considering it, but not sure if I have a realistic picture.

I have a former colleague who is looking for a remote partnerships manager role or something related.

She has a solid resume from a fortune 1000 tech company, and seeking another tech comp… more

I had my final interview with a company yesterday and they reached out for an interview recap for tomorrow. Is this typically a positive thing that can lead to an offer or is it more to discuss why th… more

Is there a bias in tech to only hire people with tech experience/background?

I have my final interview for a recruiting position at a well known company. Are there any questions I should be prepared for or be prepared to ask? It is a remote position and I’ve had 2 previous int… more

Is anyone a recruiter for AE/AM/BD sales positions at SAP, oracle, Microsoft or other large ERP companies? Please message me id love to chat!

Is it true that one of the only ways to truly crack into FAANG is to have a referral from someone who works where you're applying? How do you go about this if so?

Hello! I had an initial phone interview at Amazon where I met with someone on the team. The next day I was told I will be moving on to final round interviews and someone will contact me to schedule it… more

Hey recruiters!

Trying to find some guidance on giving the best option on getting that initial HR call in tech. During my career wise, I’ve been fortunate enough that recruiters reach out t… more

Hello, I am trying to prep for my Amazon interview for a BI engineer position. I am trying to come up with SQL and Python questions that the hiring manager could potentially ask me and I was wondering… more

Hello! I was wondering when applying for jobs in the tech industry, is it best to apply to the role first (with no referral) and then reach out to the hiring manager or reach out first to the hm witho… more

Anyone up for going through my resume?
Help will be so much appreciated :)

Hello! I am looking to pivot into a product manager role. Looking at job descriptions, I know it’s a wish list and it’s hard for recruiters to meet all criteria with candidates. What as recruiters do … more