Ask A Recruiter - Tech

Every job application carries hope.
Hope that someone will see the effort, the late nights, the resilience behind the resume.
But silence can make even the strongest candidate feel small.
What’s somethin… more

When we apply to roles where we meet about 70 percent of the requirements, do recruiters still seriously consider us? Job descriptions often look like wish lists. How close does a candidate really nee… more

Hey all, are people hiring for business Analysts or the job titles are changing?

I feel like I've seen less postings in the past 2 weeks.

Something I’ve been reflecting on: do you think long-term career planning is actually overrated? The further I go, the more it seems like most paths are nonlinear, reactive, shaped by opportunities ra… more

I’m a CSM trying to pivot into Product. As a recruiter, what signals would make you believe that the transition is real vs. someone just trying something new? I only got one interview so far, and I go… more

For those who’ve been working 10+ years, did your definition of “a good job” change in ways you didn’t expect? Early on, I optimized for learning, prestige, momentum. Now stability, autonomy, energy, … more

Hey Recruiters! How much does culture or team fit weigh into a decision? Have you ever not hired a very qualified candidate for a leader candidate just because of culture?

A lot of career advice assumes people have unlimited energy outside of work. I for one, do not! I'm lazy! What’s something you’ve stopped doing professionally that actually made your career bette… more

My feed is packed with good engineers looking for work, and it’s overwhelming. From your side as tech recruiters, are you seeing too many similar profiles? What makes one candidate stand out right now… more

Has anyone turned down a promotion? And why? I’m up for a promotion and I’m hesitant about it…..

From a tech candidate perspective, how honest should we be about burnout or wanting better work life balance? Does that help or hurt during hiring conversations? I’m curious how recruiters interpret t… more

As a developer, I’m curious. When recruiters review resumes, what stands out more, number of technologies listed or real impact delivered? Sometimes I wonder if I should simplify mine. What do you act… more

I was asked to apply for a “stretch” job (2 band levels above me). It is a not a given for me and I would have to beat out other candidates. Is there any down side for applying for a job like this and… more

I once sat through an interview where the hiring manager bragged about their "hustle culture" and "family atmosphere," which I later realized was code for "no boundaries." Now that I… more

Tech recruiters, can we talk about the pressure to get a quick yes? Accepting an offer because you felt rushed, can result in pulling out days later after a better one came in. It’s awkward for everyo… more

I’ve noticed some recruiters move super fast and others take weeks for every step. Speed alone changes how serious a company feels. Fast processes feel more respectful. Does hiring speed influence you… more

How much it really matter that I don’t have a big-name company on my resume? Have you ever pushed a candidate from a totally different industry to the top of the list? I'd love to know what made t… more

I’ve applied to a mix of product marketing and growth roles in tech and keep getting told I'm not quite the right fit, but I never get specifics. As tech recruiters, what are the invisible dealbre… more

I used to think only big brand companies mattered on my resume. Now I value teams where I actually learned something. Growth feels better than logos. Do you prioritize brand names or learning opportun… more

I was asked to apply for an internal role /promotion. I see that they have opened the posting externally. What should I expect for the hiring process? I kind of inferred I would be a shoe in

My current job does not allow me to grow as I wish. I’ve noticed most job descriptions ask for proven experience, which basically means “show us you’ve already done this". But growth comes from d… more

I once had a recruiter give me honest feedback after a rejection. It stung a little, but it helped me fix my approach for the next interview. I wish more processes included that. Do you usually ask fo… more

I often feel envious of people who pivot out of tech. They broke free! But it just doesn’t feel possible for me. I think it’s the golden handcuffs. Anyone else? Have you successfully pushed pass that … more

I was part of a huge layoff that happened 7 months ago, and I never thought seniority could actually hurt you this much. I'm constantly getting rejected because I'm overqualified, even when I&… more

I feel like Gen Z is beginning to be the wisest among us. What’s something you actually learned from a Gen Z coworker that improved your workflow?
a shortcut, a mindset shift, or just better Slack etiq… more

Who here has been able to reach out to a hiring manager on LinkedIn and actually land a job? How did you do it? Every time I try, it's like aiming into a black hole. I need help with a different a… more

I've increasingly been using claude code at work ever since it got adopted as an official tool, and I can't see myself working without it in the future. I can't help but think, is classic … more

What’s one small, oddly specific thing you do at work that makes you feel like a secret genius? I mean like the little things that smooth the day out. For me I always draft my emails in Notion first … more

Hey!! 👋 what weighs more important on a resume - soft skills or hard skills? I’m trying to trim down my resume and need to figure out what cut

My company is hiring internally for a managerial role, and I'm not in the best terms with the head of recruiting because of a fight we had a few months ago. Do you think this could come in the way… more

Job searching can feel deeply personal.
You prepare, apply, wait — and hear nothing back.
Sometimes all you need is one honest answer to move forward.
If a recruiter could answer one question for you tod… more

I once got asked a question so weird it felt like a riddle. I fumbled, panicked, and knew I didn’t get the job before the Zoom even ended. But this has made me rethink how much we over-index on perfor… more

LinkedIn says Premium helps your profile get more visibility with recruiters. For those who’ve tried it, did you actually notice more recruiter messages? I wonder if it is worth trying it when looking… more

There’s a lot of fear that AI is replacing junior roles, but in our department, it’s actually doing the opposite. It’s acting as a force multiplier that lets our juniors tackle mid-level architecture problems muc… more

It’s easy to point fingers at broken systems, but I’m curious—what would you actually change about how hiring works today? Less ghosting? More transparency around pay? A shorter interview loop? I want… more

I recently went through product design interviews at Agoda. I passed all the mentioned but they added one more round to see my fit for multiple internal teams. Now it has been 8 business days but i di… more

Can someone explain how AI is being used in the resume screening process?

What item did you recently change on your resume that got better results?

My resume feels stale and needs to be refreshed and gathering ideas.

Is it normal to not be part of the interview panel for your own team member? I often feel like I’m left out of interview process for an important role on my team.