Ask A Recruiter - Tech

How much does confidence actually influence hiring decisions? Not competence, but the way someone carries themselves. Have you seen great candidates get overlooked simply because they didn’t “sell” th… more

How much is remote work worth to you? Would you take a pay cut to work remote? Should companies pay more for being in office 5 days?

As a developer, do you apply for any job or are you looking at languages?

As a developer, I sometimes wonder how closely recruiters read every resume. Do you scan quickly for keywords first, or actually read through project details? I’m curious how much time a resume really… more

I’m curious how others think about career pacing. Do you optimize for fast growth and risk burnout, or slower, steadier progression? Have your priorities changed over time? I am finding that mine are … more

Why do some people get so fancy with job posting role titles? I've just read one about a "senior platform architect". Isn't that working against matching candidates, as it doesn'… more

I just learned that an internal recruiter reached out and my boss blocked the opportunity. My boss doesn’t know that I know. Do I bring it up to them?

For a senior manager role in business/strategy, what is the typical duration of a interview. How many rounds is normal

When companies start new projects that require big teams, how soon before they begin does the hiring process start? Or does it happen alongside the project's start? Just curious to understand the … more

Kind of a philosophical question. Imagine your current job...but now you get paid in energy instead of money. What part of your day bankrupts you?
For me, it’s hopping between three platforms to find a… more

What kind of AI certifications or skills mean something on a resume? I was part of a major layoff, and we were told it was because most of our jobs were going to be automated. It's the harsh reali… more

Does anyone else feel like some days you’re confident all morning, and then one bad step shakes you? Do you recruiters usually start well with the first candidates, but then admittedly one bad candida… more

Is there any point in reaching out to a recruiter/hiring manager you interviewed to get feedback on why you weren't selected? I've done it before, but never once been responded to, so now I… more

Has anyone ever taken a role they weren’t excited about, purely for strategic reasons (stability, brand name, visa, etc.)? Did it end up helping long term, or did you regret not holding out for someth… more

Lately I’ve noticed interviews feel less like “prove your skills” and more like “prove your personality.” Has anyone else felt this shift? Curious whether this is just my perception or something other… more

What strategies are people using to organize and store job applications that you've submitted so that you know what types of roles are interesting?

I’m interviewing for a new job but I have a big vacation coming up in June that I’ll be gone for 3 weeks. How do I bring that up?

If you see someone whose job title has not changed for a few years at the same company, what are your first thoughts on this candidate?

What’s a common mistake you see experienced developers make in interviews that they don’t even realize? I feel senior candidates sometimes overthink or under explain. Curious to hear your perspective.

I've just read another team lead job posting with a mid-entry level salary. Does it ever happen to you recruiters that your hiring manager realises that the budget is not enough and the posting ge… more

I didn’t start in tech; I spent five years in hospitality before making the jump. That background in high-stress customer service has actually been my secret weapon when it comes to stakeholder management and de-… more

Should you ever accept a counter offer when trying to leave a job?

How do you justify a hole in your resume if the story is too personal to share? I usually just say I had urgent personal commitments in that period, but Im worried it sounds like I'm trying to hid… more

I often hesitate to discuss compensation early. From a recruiter standpoint, is it better to align on numbers upfront or later in the process? When does that conversation work best?

Recruiters, I’m looking for advice. What role should I pursue next? I’ve been an IC for the past 10 years. I’ve always been more inclined toward solving business problems than focusing purely on techn… more

What kind of attire do you expect the people you interview to be wearing? I've had bad luck with every interview I've had in the past 4 months, and because every recruiter has told me my exper… more

Can someone here explain to me why it's hard for recruiters to inform candidates if they didn't make it? If everything is automated anyway, can rejections not be automated as well? It's so… more

What matters more when you present a candidate to a hiring manager, technical depth or communication and attitude? As developers we focus heavily on skills, but I’m curious what truly tips decisions.

Interviewing with Recruiter at Sierra Nevada corporation for a Mobile UX Designer. I know the company does a variety of work-does anyone have insight to questions specific to this company, specific … more

Do you think most careers are built more on perception than people like to acknowledge? Not dishonesty, but storytelling, positioning, visibility, politics. Sometimes I see equally talented people wit… more

I specialize in recruiting people for UI/UX roles, and in the last few months, I feel like all my choices have ended up being wrong. How do you assess soft skills like collaboration in tech interviews… more

I recently followed up with a recruiter only to be told they "already left a voicemail" regarding a rejection. lI have zero record of that call. This is the second time this agency has used… more

I work for a SaaS company. Sourcing senior devs in this tight market has been brutal. Any underrated LinkedIn hacks to find passive candidates who actually respond? My pipeline's drying up.

How do recruiters view candidates who switch jobs every two to three years? In tech it feels normal, but I still wonder if it raises concerns. What’s the honest perception today?

I’m curious about something that feels uncomfortable to admit: do you think most careers are built more on perception than people like to acknowledge? Not dishonesty, but storytelling, positioning, vi… more

Has anyone else noticed how differently confidence behaves depending on your environment? I’ve had roles where I felt objectively strong but constantly unsure, and others where I wasn’t necessarily be… more

Have you ever accepted letters of recommendation for an internal job? I am going for a stretch role and I am thinking of using some letters of recommendation.

When recruiters reach out in a LinkedIn message, is it because they actually found my profile interesting or did they message hundreds of people with my title?

Finally started getting callbacks after 3 months of nothing.
The trick? I paste the job description into Claude and ask it to rewrite my resume bullets using the same keywords. Turns out I just needed to resume ma… more

I feel like having a picture on my resume works better than not having it, but I'm unsure if I should put it because I know some people have strong objections. What is the rationale behind not hav… more