Hiring Manager Probs

I’m an HR manager and often wonder about the balance between being genuinely busy and just looking busy. I’ve heard of people working 40 hours a week but only spending 35 actually working. Personally,… more

We’re constantly debating whether to promote internally or hire externally for key positions. Each option has its pros and cons. How do you balance the need for internal promotions with the benefits o… more

I’ve just been promoted to lead a team of six in HR Operations, and this is my first managerial role. The transition from being a peer to a manager is a bit daunting. Does anyone have tips or experien… more

To hiring managers (or recruiters),

I am curious to know when hiring managers state that they will update or give a decision within X days/weeks, why do they not update the outcome or give any feedback when I ask for feedback?

What is the point of mentioning it when we, as extremely frustrated job can… more

We’ve had several candidates drop out because our hiring process is too lengthy. It’s a recurring issue that’s affecting our ability to secure top talent. How do you streamline the hiring process to p… more

Certain roles within our company have high turnover rates. This constant need for hiring is draining our resources. How do you manage and reduce the turnover rates in these high-turnover positions?

We’re integrating new hiring technologies like AI screening, but candidates have raised concerns about their privacy. How do you address and manage candidate privacy concerns when using new hiring tec… more

What are the norms regarding messaging the hiring manager for an internal hire?

I'm interested in a new position; applying internally as a current IBM-er. Is it typically considered acceptable to u… more

What has made you successful in your role as a Hiring Manager? I’m promoted into this role and would love your feedback if you’re willing to share with a newbie!

Question to HMs: do employers expect candidates to lie on their resume and their experience? I’m seeing so many PM roles geared towards resources with 3+ years of AI/ML experiences. I know AI/ML has b… more

We’re noticing discrepancies between what candidates expect from a role and what we actually offer. This misalignment is causing dissatisfaction and turnover. How do you address and align job expectat… more

As a hiring manager, what do you think is a fair amount of time between calling candidates for interviews and their actual interview?

We’re experiencing communication breakdowns between the hiring team and other departments, causing delays and misunderstandings. How do you improve and streamline internal communication between hiring… more

The current economic instability is impacting our hiring plans and budget. How do you adapt and manage your hiring strategies to navigate economic instability and attract the right talent?

We’ve had a significant issue with candidates ghosting us during the hiring process, especially after initial interviews. How do you manage and prevent candidates from ghosting to keep the process mov… more

What makes a Cover Letter stand out for you, as a hiring manager or recruiter? Give me your best examples/advice.

Do you welcome and appreciate any elements of humour, as a means for the applicant to show off their personalit… more

As a hiring manager, what have been the most effective ways candidates have presented/walked through their work?

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Candidates often express concerns about job security due to increasing automation trends in the industry. It’s affecting their interest in certain roles. How do you reassure candidates about job secur… more

We’re trying to improve our recruitment marketing to attract top talent, but our efforts haven’t been very effective. How do you optimize recruitment marketing strategies to attract and engage the bes… more

Many of our candidates have high expectations for equity compensation, which can be challenging to meet realistically. How do you manage and align candidate expectations for equity compensation with w… more

We’re hiring for several project-based roles. Many candidates are hesitant due to the temporary nature of these positions. How do you manage and address candidate expectations for project-based roles … more

Why some hiring managers state that they will give a decision within X days/weeks/months regardless the outcome end up not doing that?

Even though it’s not interesting (or even allowed) to waste time a… more

curious to hear what tools or software have made the biggest impact on your hiring process? currently we've got a small little humble team, and our workload has been increasingly ramping up so try… more

Hiring across different countries comes with a lot of complexities, including varying labor laws, cultural differences, and logistical issues. How do you manage the complexity and ensure a smooth glob… more

As a hiring manager, how do you decide on selecting a candidate for an interview or preliminary exam?

Is it solely based on the resume or do you go through their portfolio as well? Particularly for som… more

The hiring manager contacted me asking for more additional references. I gave them three solid references, I am concerned that I do not have any additional references to provide. Does anyone have any … more

I have done two interviews at the UN for two different roles, and I have received this email.
"About your application for the above-mentioned job opening, we are pleased to inform you that you are being place… more

We’ve implemented an employee referral program that has been very successful, perhaps too much so. We’re overwhelmed with the number of referrals, and it’s challenging to manage and vet them all effec… more

As a hiring manager, what goes through your mind when a candidate presents a counter offer for salary?

You've presented a generous offer of employment to a candidate. They take a day to get back to you and pre… more

We’re finding that our job offers aren’t competitive with current market rates, leading to difficulties in attracting quality candidates. How do you align your job offers with market rates to attract … more

I’m the Engineering Manager at a company with offices in multiple locations, and coordinating hiring across different regions has been incredibly complex. Different locations have unique challenges an… more

Shifting market trends are impacting our hiring strategy and the availability of certain skill sets. How do you adapt your hiring strategy to stay aligned with changing market trends and ensure you’re… more

Rapid technological advancements are changing the skills we need in our team. It’s challenging to keep our hiring strategies up-to-date. How do you adapt your hiring strategies to keep up with rapid t… more

As a hiring manager asked to give feedback to rejected candidates, what should i say if the panel said "you" were a bad culture fit?

Can't post all details here. I'll just comment it … more

Our recent job postings for entry-level positions have received an overwhelming number of applications. It’s challenging to screen all of them effectively without missing potential talent. How do you … more

We’ve had new hires whose expectations don’t align with the reality of their roles, leading to early dissatisfaction and turnover. How do you manage and align employee expectations post-hire with the … more