Hiring Manager Probs

Have you ever revoked an offer from a candidate who was negotiating too much? What would you say is the max # negotiation of rounds a candidate can push for without losing goodwill?

Also- as an employ… more

Have you ever had a top candidate fail a background check? What was the reason and did you give the candidate a chance to explain themselves? I had a situation once where their employment dates were s… more

I've been getting a lot of pressure from leadership about how the recent hires have not been a true fit to the 'company culture'. I'm not very sure what our culture is because everyone… more

Do you find it suspicious when a candidate takes a long time to get back to you with copies of their degrees/transcripts? I've given this one candidate over a week to email them to me but she keep… more

When conducting a reference check for a new hire, does the content of the references affect how much you're willing to offer the candidate? What do you take into account when you're making an … more

I'm often met with questions from interviewing candidates about why the salary range can't be better, and I get it. If I were in their position, I'd have the same concerns about how little… more

When was the last time it was a candidate's market? How was the hiring process vs now? I also wonder what factors made it a candidate's market. I've only been hiring for a few years and th… more

Do you feel like salaries are just getting lower and lower while responsibilities are increasing? Looking at current job postings, it seems unrealistic the amount of responsibilities a single role has… more

What should a candidate do if they don't have any strong work references but is a capable worker and a good person? Any advice for someone in this position? I don't want to be a fake reference… more

I pushed for a candidate whose interviews were absolutely stellar, and he got the job. Turns out he's extremely nosy and wants in on everyone's business. Also, he has a distinct body odor that… more

Do you care about the visual appeal or formatting of a resume? My colleague and I got into an argument about this. He thinks it's not important at all, and all that matters is how the candidate do… more

How important is a candidate's education to you? I personally value work experience more, but the company that I work for insists on candidates having a min of a bachelor's degree. What's … more

At your company, do you request a background check before or after an offer? In my experience we always send out a conditional offer first ( contingent on background check) but I've heard other co… more

Are others seeing quite a bit of chat around people/candidates expecting to receive an offer in the upper to top tier of the salary range for a role? OR current employees seeing company job postings and expecting… more

I thought the functions of HR were going to be my strong suit, but I was wrong, and it took most of my career to realize. I really want to be fully immersed in just the hiring process because that'… more

People on the bowl with kids, how did your life change during the first few years of having the child? I don't know a life outside of always being busy at work, barely finding time to cook, and th… more

Missed a recruiters call from jp Morgan. No voicemail left, no email. Have I lost my chance?

Have you ever decided against a candidate who was really qualified and extremely intelligent because of their personality quirks? I recently did that with a candidate who seemed to have trouble commun… more

Do job seekers still wear a suit and tie to job interviews?

What's the maximum # of interview rounds you'd consider attending as an applicant? I was recently interviewing for a 5th and final round, and then was told there would be a 6th round so I bowe… more

I heard someone in the office say, "Apply for a job even if you're not qualified, it's easier to get higher-paying jobs because fewer people apply, and hiring managers don’t have anyone t… more

I'm usually of the opinion that a referral from someone working at the company is best, and I do prioritize those applications. But of late, we've been getting referred pretty poor candidates,… more

Have you ever strongly advocated for a candidate and then found out later that they were kind of the wrong person to bring in? I'm going through that right now, and it's definitely not an easy… more

Are you seeing a large pool of overqualified candidates apply for your open roles? I'm seeing many candidates with MBAs apply for a near entry-level role. It's really sad how tough the job mar… more

Have you ever had a direct report you didn't get along with, but hired them for a different role/different company down the line? What changed your mind and how are they doing now?

I've got to be honest, this constant stop‑and‑start with hiring is wearing me down. We go through posting the role, screening resumes, interviewing great candidates… and then suddenly the position… more

I had loop interviews last week, the recruiter called me 2 days after to ask about my interview experience, salary expectations, notice period and if I have any other interviews in the pipeline. Recru… more

How did you first get your first experience as a people leader? I have some friends that would like to transition from an Individual Contributor to a People Manager but are finding it very difficult w… more

Recently I attended a 4th and final interview which I thought went really well. HR told me that I could expect to hear back within the next 4 weeks. Does this seem excessive? I wonder what could be ha… more

Do you ever let yourself settle with a candidate who is 'good enough' because you're stretched for time? I feel like I was kinda forced to do that last week, and my heart hasn't been a… more

Hiring managers on the bowl, what are you looking for? What is getting candidates noticed right now? Should I be posting original content on LinkedIn? Sending cold emails? Going the extra mile and dro… more

I was invited for a final interview ( meet and greet with the team), but I was given a heads up from HR that I was the only candidate left and I should expect an offer regardless. I really appreciated… more

I keep getting pulled into culture-building activities or side projects that aren’t in my core responsibilities. It keeps things interesting, but sometimes I wish there were clearer boundaries. I don&… more

What is your opinion on asking candidates to present a case study as part of the interview stage? I have mixed thoughts on this- I feel like it's almost asking for free labor from the candidate, b… more

What is a generally accepted timeframe to accept a job offer? Especially if you're waiting for another offer to come in to effectively weigh your options?

I used to be a firm believer that a candidate shouldn't meet all the qualifications in a JD, otherwise they are overqualified for the role. However in this job market, it seems like only overquali… more

Approximately how long does it take you to draft up an offer and send it to your candidate? Do you let the candidate know in between that they can expect an offer coming their way ? Just curious what … more

Does your company have any rules on providing feedback to candidates? Mine allows feedback, but I've heard it's discouraged in other companies to prevent a lawsuit. I can also understand a can… more

In group interviews, how does a candidate stand out to you? I feel like it's so tricky to gauge some things, and more importantly, I feel like there are higher chances of making the wrong assumpti… more

What qualities about a candidate do you wish you could find out about when you interview with them? I really wish I could tell how they do in group settings and whether their temperament suits the res… more