Ask A Recruiter - Tech

If I use AI to ensure my resume fits the JD and recruiters use AI to ensure my resume is a good fit… that should automatically put me in a ‘call back’ pile right?

Anyone else wish they could just turn off LinkedIn? Like the whole platform. I hate posting on it. I hate reading people’s post. I hate that recruiters look at it. I just want to to go away.

Is it normal for interviewers to completely ignore what you're saying and aggressively steer the conversation elsewhere?

I'd be in the middle of explaining a technical implementation—exactly what he asked … more

I once had an interview where the manager spoke poorly about their team. That told me everything I needed to know. Interviews reveal culture more than people realize. What’s the biggest red flag you’v… more

At my company we are making a recruiting video talking about our culture and team. Do you think this will help with recruiting at all?

What is one perk that your company offers that candidates usually are surprised about and they see as a big up? Maybe it is something overlooked. I think remote work is a obvious one. I'm not sure… more

I’ve noticed that teams perform better when senior developers are allowed to stay technical without pressure to manage. Forcing leadership paths can actually push good people out. Should companies rew… more

Need some advice here. I've been a director at my previous job, but was then laid off during mass layoffs. I was desperate for a job so I took a low ball offer at TikTok as a senior manager. They … more

How long should one try to make a job "work" before looking for another place? I realized that in the last experiences that I had the excitement lasted about 6 months, than more or less the … more

Can recruiters help you get an internship? After graduating from my undergrad course, I was hoping I could get an entry-level job, but they all need experience that I obviously don't have. And I w… more

Interviews always ask how you lead, not how people experience working with you. So I’m curious—what are the subtle green flags you’ve seen in genuinely great managers, the kind you’d follow anywhere?

What AI system does your company allow you to use? We use GitHub and Microsoft Copilot. Its okay, just wondering if there are any good corporate AI systems

When I get DMed by a recruiter on LinkedIn, should I automatically assume it's not going to result in anything? Every time I get hit up, I respond with all my details, resume, cover letter, and al… more

Question for recruiters: Is there a thing called remote work?

Honest take: I'm on holiday now and thinking about getting back to work turns my stomach upside down. I'm looking for another job, but I'm worried that it will show that I'm not happy … more

Do we think tech jobs will be open up in Greenland?

Have you ever gotten the job, the raise, the offer—and instead of relief or pride, you just felt… flat? Not unhappy. Just oddly numb. I’ve been sitting with that lately and wondering if it’s a red fla… more

I know this question can't have a straightforward answer, but in simple terms, what does a good resume look like? I'm currently on month 6 since I got laid off, and I don't think I can go … more

Now that the new year is here, anyone get good bonus and raise? We haven’t done them yet at my company but hoping for something good!

I’ve noticed many senior developers actively choose to stay hands on instead of moving into management. Some have tried it and realized they missed building more than meetings. Others know themselves … more

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I recently passed an interview assessment for Google. Its been about a week since I passed the assessment and I havent been contacted. Curious to know what the turn around time is … more

In your experience, what gives away the fact that a candidate just wants a raise? I think there is nothing wrong with the desire to match your salary to market, but that shouldn't be the only moti… more

Is it true that recruiters look at the first 50–100 viable resumes and let the rest of them be? I'd love to be one of the people who apply within the first few hours of a post, but it seems like t… more

I’ve seen companies lose great talent because they took too long to decide. Candidates move on faster than hiring teams think. Speed sends a message. How long is too long to wait for an offer?

Are remote positions pretty much dead? Just 18 months ago hybrid positions started replacing remote positions. Nowadays, I will be lucky if I even see a hybrid position. Its odd because half mt current team are e… more

I’ve worked with candidates who kept getting final round interviews but no offers. The issue was rarely skills, it was storytelling. Impact needs context. How comfortable are you explaining your wins?

What are some companies thinking when they ask for 5-10 years experience in a specific technology? In my experience these things change so much that it hardly becomes relevant after 2-3 years where yo… more

Many startups are moving away from the 'LeetCode' style interview for a 90-day contract-to-hire trial. As a recruiter, do you find these results in better retention, or is it just scaring away… more

is anyone else low-key terrified they’ve already hit their peak? I’m in my early 30s, and I keep thinking, 'What if that last job was the best I’ll ever do?' Tell me I’m not alone. or maybe th… more

How much do github contributions matter when you scan a candidate? I have one single public projects, all others are private as they are not as clean. Should I care more about volume, quality or it do… more

I'm seeing a bunch of roles labeled 'Vibe Growth Engineer' lately. Is this just a rebrand of Full Stack, or are you actually looking for people to prototype products using generative '… more

I’m very active in my work community and lead an employee resource group ( host over 30 activities a year) does that mean a lot to recruiters?

I'm seeing AI experience on every job posting now even for generic backend/fullstack roles.

For interviewers: Are you actually asking technical questions about this? Do I need to understand how LLMs actually w… more

I once saw a candidate get hired because they admitted they didn’t know an answer but explained how they would find it. That humility stood out. Knowing how to learn is a skill. How do you handle unkn… more

Salary question -- if a role is listed at $130–170K and I’d be excited at $160K, am I risking anything by saying so? Would love to know how recruiters react when people answer the salary question dire… more

I feel like my resume gets filtered out whenever there’s a ‘CS degree preferred’ line. I’m a self‑taught front‑end developer with a non‑CS degree and about three years of experience at a startup. From… more

I’m feeling plagued by imposter syndrome. I got credit for something that I feel other people made possible. I keep trying to give credit to others but I keep getting credit.

What do I do?

I’ve been a PM at a mid‑size SaaS company for five years, but all my experience is in one niche product. How do you recommend I frame my impact or transferable skills so I don’t look pigeonholed when … more

I’ve noticed candidates worry more about layoffs than titles lately. Stability has become a real selling point again. It’s a shift I didn’t expect a few years ago. What matters more to you now, growth… more