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I spoke with a candidate who felt like we should be giving the opportunity to him already. Complete turn off. Candidates, don’t come into interviews with inflated egos. We are going to pass no matter … more

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For people who relocated for their job or for their partner, how did it work out overall? Any regrets?

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Some of these companies have unrealistic expectations for the qualifications of the candidates they want and the salary is rarely high enough to justify those expectations.

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How’s the job market now? Better than last year?

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Has anyone noticed contract work is really popular in the market? Do you think it is a trend or here to stay?

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What do background checks check on? Does it get specific to job titles or just tenure of employment?

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Should I share that I was laid off in my cover letter? Is a few months from my last job turning recruiters away from my giving me an interview?

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My friend is offered a contract role for a big tech company but she is working with a staffing agency. Apparently, the pay rate is really low for that type of role. How much does staffing agencies gen… more

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Has anyone noticed the solicitation emails ramping up since the start of the new year? My inbox is flooded with junk sales emails now…

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How to best maneuver unresponsive hiring managers?

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Which approvals do you need to get to officially extend out an offer to a candidate? Finance, HR, etc?

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I Need a Remotely Assistant is Needed ASAP, scheduling meetings with the client for viewing arrangements Text me for more details...(515)3430217

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Looking for referrals to American Express NY office. Saw an marketing role that I’m interested in.

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What is the best way to use PTO if it isn’t unlimited? Maybe I am doing it wrong because I am trying to get the highest severance package possible if I am let go but I realize my days are capped and I… more

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I never realize how much I love President’s Day when there is a huge gap of no holidays between now and May…

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Hello Recruiters, did anyone get today off? If so, I am super jealous because we don't have another paid holiday until Memorial Day!

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When looking at a LinkedIn profile, do recruiters actually read the About section or do you just jump down to their work history?

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How much do cover letters matter when applying to a job? do they get read, or is it all keyword mining?

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HEY RECRUITERS AND ECD/CD!

I'm looking for portfolio inspiration and would love to see portfolios that have captured your eyes lately.

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I can’t understand how hiring managers can change their mind on a candidate just like that and we have to pass on a candidate after leading her on. So frustrating to work with…

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I felt for a candidate when I heard interview fatigue. Could tell she was going through the motions due to her interviewing a lot but not getting roles.

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For the recruiters who screen their friends for a role, how much different is your screening call than the others?

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Does LinkedIn automatically repost job postings? Candidates have mentioned this to me for the role they interviewed for, but I play no part in that.

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Can someone answer why an agency might post a job posting for the same exact position twice where the only difference is the salary range listed? For more context i’m referring to OMG, and one post says t… more

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What is the general experience working for Solomon Page, Creative Circle, etc? Do you get paid well?

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Do you review candidates' social media accounts at any point during the interview process? Should I be keeping my socials updated and more professional?

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For staffing agencies, it seems candidates are being locked up by them and not applying for the direct role. Is it a lack of awareness that the actual direct position is open for the company?

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I'm looking to connect with staffing coordinators who manage freelance talent at brand strategy and design firms. If anyone can share leads I'd be grateful.

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Hey, fellow Recruiters, what is your biggest pet peeve you come across when reviewing resumes? For me, it’s when people list Microsoft Word as a special skill. That’s not a special skill, if you have … more

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Recruiters if you post a salary range and then low ball the candidate offering the lowest in the range ? Why do you that? We certainly can see you have more room to offer more ? It’s discouraging to l… more

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I'm facing a dilemma. Laid off 7 months ago, I've exhausted unemployment benefits. Recently offered a part-time job in a breast cancer non-profit, but pay is low. Simultaneously, in early stag… more

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Quick question, how much time do recruiters spend reviewing each resume?

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Recruiters-how would you feel if you knew that the emails candidates were sending were being tracked by the candidate ? I have an extension that allows me to see when an email has been opened…

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Is it a bad idea to reach out to one of the hiring managers to ask about the hiring process that I interviewed with / instead of waiting to hear back from the recruiters? i have had 2 interviews and s… more

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I love when recruiters no call no show a screening. Let’s waste both of our time, together 🤝🏻 🤩🤩🤩

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Where do you save your message/email templates? Do you just use an ATS specifically or have it saved somewhere in a Notes app or something like that?

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My agency has switched over to Teams and it baffles me there is no feature to save messages. It’s 2024. Get it together Microsoft.

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For people who has freelanced a majority of their career, has it been worth it than taking on FT jobs?

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To the freelancers, where do you generally get your benefits from?

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