Ask A Recruiter - Tech

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

I really don't understand what just happened. I was asked to go into a physical office building today for an interview. But when I got there, they sat me in front of a laptop and my interview was … more

Cloudflare is the latest tech company to announce layoffs. I interviewed with them two weeks ago, I guess I won't be hearing back from them?

Is anyone else also seeing huge spikes of spam,ada,bots etc on LinkedIn?

I dont think LikendIn has ever gotten this bad but now, its just all AI posts,fake jobs,and someone trying to sell you something… more

Are there still 100% remote jobs out there for scrum masters? Or is agile slowly dying everywhere as it feels it is in my company

I see PayPal is in the middle of cutting 20% of its team. Are there any tech companies that aren't planning massive layoffs? I want to work at one of those companies.

Anyone ever provide their most recent performance review in the job interview process? I got a perfect score on my most recent one and a glowing review from my manager so ai was thinking that it could… more

I've been researching recruiters on LinkedIn, how do I know which ones are legit? The ones I should reach out to?

When reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn or Instagram, what should I say to get their attention?

How did you make the jump to manager?

Currently a Senior (L5) with 8 years of experience and looking to change companies in the next six months.

Already getting some interviews for the staff level but I'm keen … more

Why do recruiters think it's okay to just ghost people after four rounds of interviews? It's so unprofessional. I spend weeks hoping to hear something, but nothing. Just tell me I didn't m… more

If I get some AI certifications, will that help me in my job search? I'm worried I'm just cooked, and I'm too soft to learn a trade lol.

Hi everyone! I’ve got 6 years as a PM at Amazon across Prime and Prime video in London (3 years of that as a senior PM - L6). Got cut in the last round of layoffs and taking as an opportunity to move … more

This might just be wishful thinking, but I keep seeing stories that AI is costing companies more than the employees. Does this mean that companies will stop trying to replace us with AI? We're the… more

Hello everyone,
I just got called for a second interview with a Manager at Lucid Motors. The role I have applied for is Sr. Automation Engineer: Powertrain. It would help me dearly if i can get insights into… more

How much does customizing my resume for each job listing actually matter? It takes forever to apply to jobs doing this. Is it worth it?

How are people negotiating their new salaries?

I recently saw on CNBC that pay has been stagnant since 2019. When adjusted with inflation, youre actually under water.

I had a first interview yesterday afternoon, and I was offered the job on the spot. I said yes since I was caught up in the moment. Now that I've had time to calm down and think about it, I'm … more

Should I be including an objective or a summary at the top of my resume? What's the current trend here?

Recruiters keep telling me, well, they've told me twice, that I have all the technical skills but I'm not a cultural fit. Since when does culture mean more than talent and skills?

Is it really such a big deal that my resume is two pages? I would have to cut 10 years of experience off my resume if I wanted it to be one page.

How much longer will this job market last? I feel like that for the last two years or so, it's been harder and harder to land a job. This market can't be this bad forever?

What do recruiters or hiring managers want to see in a cover letter? I have accepted that times have changed and I'm expected to write these things. So, if I'm going to do it, I want my cover … more

Is there any way to verify that a recruiter reaching out to me on LinkedIn is legit? I've been scammed before, but the person who scammed me had a pretty realistic profile.

What's with the trend over the past few years of putting candidates through 4+ rounds of interviews for non-leadership roles? I've interviewed with multiple companies over the past year and I&… more

I've been working with this recruiter for a month and a half. Why is it taking so long for this company to decide to hire me? I've had four in person interviews and completed two test projects… more

In a recent CNBC segment covering the next workplace disruption, many assume AI and automation are the largest threat to the workforce. The counterargument? Humanoid robotics will be an even bigger disruption, re… more

Lately, I have been seeing a lot of offshoring more than usual. This makes it even more difficult for US based tech workers because positions are now stacked for wage arbitrage. I still think that there's sti… more

I’m looking at roles at major company, like Google. The current job board has 10 jobs posted with the same title and the same job descriptions. Does applying to all 10 positions make a company questio… more

Where are the recruiters? I remember a time I couldn't log onto LinkedIn without having a few messages from recruiters waiting for me. But now? I might get one a week, if I'm lucky. I've u… more

Should I still be including a link to my LinkedIn profile on my resume? I don't really update LinkedIn, but do hiring managers still want to see it?

I know it may not be the most fun thing to while job hunting, but remember to do your taxes or file extensions. What's an annoying item that you find it difficult to think about during job hunting… more

Is reverse recruiting really a thing? Are people actually willing to pay recruiters crazy money just so that recruiters recommend them for a job? I'm finding this trend hard to believe. If people … more