Hiring Manager Probs

What's something that you wish didn't factor into your decision-making with a candidate? I let the way a candidate decides to appear and dress for an interview weigh more than I'd like to … more

Do you usually see candidates who come back with really off-the-chart counteroffers as competent people or as trouble? I took the leap of faith with someone who asked for a whole lot more than we were… more

Is your first offer always the best offer? Do you leave room in anticipating for negotiation? I try to offer the best offer right off the bat to show the candidate that I value them and am not trying … more

Does it bother you if partners give your direct reports feedback directly? Would it prefer that it go to you directly first? Would love to know what your preferences are and why. I know some people w… more

We haven't been able to find the best talent lately. And I hear conversations between dept heads and managers about it. Part of me thinks I should approach the department heads, acknowledge I over… more

What are some of the main reasons you ultimately chose not to select a top candidate or someone who performed very well at the interview? Sometimes our director will prefer that we choose a candidate … more

Would you ever hire at the top of your posted salary band? If a qualified candidate is asking for the top and if it's within limits, would you agree? Or are there more factors involved like equity… more

Do you require any in-person interviews during your hiring rounds? I stick to virtual now- it's just so much easier for everyone involved ( and since I'm hiring for remote roles it doesn't… more

What's the most interesting or shocking question you've been asked by someone you were interviewing? I got asked, “If you could change one thing about the hiring process here, what would it b… more

It’s frustrating when upper management sets impossible standards or wants a “unicorn” candidate, someone with every skill at the lowest possible salary. And when you can't get any candidate that y… more

Do you pick candidates purely based off how well they interview? I feel like it's easy to miss out on candidates that would be great for the role but don't interview as well. But I also have n… more

For those who host multiple rounds of interviews, what do you ask past the 3rd round?

In my experience, a typical process looks like:
1) HR Screener
2) Hiring manager
3) Panel Interview

Even on the 3rd in… more

Has anyone found a good way to cope when you’re suddenly asked to fill a role at the last minute, or when you’re handling way too many open positions at once? I’d really appreciate any practical tips … more

Do you think STAR questions are the way to go? I understand the concept that past behaviour is likely to predict future behaviour, but this really doesn't capture the true potential of the candid… more

I can't wait to leave the company I work for, and funnily enough, I got asked by a candidate what makes me want to stay in this company. I couldn't be honest with him and lied through my teeth… more

Do thank you notes from candidates have any sway on your decision at all? I personally think they're a nice gesture, but my decision is usually made prior to the note being sent. I've never tu… more

What are some of the best questions you've heard a candidate ask during an interview? I typically get the generic ones like " what's your favorite part of working here" which is tota… more

I'm not sure why, but a lot of candidates think asking deeply personal questions will get them high marks on the interview. I'm sure that most professionals enjoy sharing their career journey,… more

POV: management won't budge about increasing the salary range, and none of the candidates applying or being sent my way with the help of recruiters are making the cut.... and the role needs to be … more

Is your company lowering their budget for roles because they know that there is a surplus of job seekers? I'm surprised at how little companies are offering for roles that demand so much responsib… more

Do you have any tips on how to get noticed by a recruiter? How often do people reach out to you directly, and do you mind if they do? Thanks in advance!

How comprehensive are your HR screener interviews? Lately I've noticed they're longer and more in depth, as compared to a 10 min phone call. What have you noticed?

Our team is using AI to make quick, customized skills tests for shortlisted applicants, and it's pretty impressive how good the results are. To think that this was a task we had to do, and how it&… more

I just came on to a new role as Sr. Director and learned one of my employees is not very strong and to let Sr. Leadership know when I want to put them on a PIP. How would you handle this? I’m obviousl… more

How much do gaps in resumes bother you? If I go forward with the candidate and ask about the gap, there's almost always a reasonable explanation about the gap, but I still find myself slightly uns… more

Just got back to work after a week of leave, and honestly, why does it feel like the entire hiring process just hit pause the minute I logged off?! My inbox looks like it’s been invaded.. literally hu… more

Hiring managers- do you get back to every candidate you've interviewed? In my experience as an interviewee, I tend to only hear back if I'm moving on/got the offer, regardless of the stage I&#… more

Do you believe it is your responsibility as a manager to unblock all issues for your DR? I'm conflicted because sometimes there ARE issues that affect my team, but it's also out of my control.… more

How do you ace your interviews? Or what do you look for in a candidate? It feels so hard to stand out- any advice is appreciated!

I find it exhausting when someone from TA tells you that you'll hear back by X date and just completely ghosts you. Do you know why this happens? I know it's clear that I didn't move on, b… more

Aside from growth opportunities/promotions, what do you do as a manager to retain top talent? And what factors are out of your control?

Been in conversation with a great potential candidate, but he was a no-show in his final interview. He responded a day later, saying he was terribly sorry and that he had an emergency because of which… more

It’s tough being a hiring manager and constantly feeling like I’m the one making life difficult for others, the person who says “no” more than “yes", even though I’m just doing my job with integr… more

What happens when you've found the perfect candidate but their counteroffer is way too high? I obviously let the candidate know that it would be very hard/ near impossible for me to accommodate th… more

I had four stages of interviews and made it to the final round, which was the fourth stage. That was two weeks ago. I followed up with the recruiter and was told the hiring manager and most of the tea… more

What exactly is the answer you give to candidates who ask you why the reviews about the company you work for on Glassdoor are really bad? I just tell them that most reviews are from disgruntled people… more

I've been trying to find a job for the last 4 months, and it looks like nobody needs or wants a hiring manager, at least not me. I can't help but wonder if over the last 4 months, the number o… more

Do you think we're all taking way too long in the interview process? I either can't find a qualified candidate or I find one, but by the time we've gotten to the final or penultimate round… more

How do you approach candidates that say on their application they don’t require future work authorization but it’s obvious they are on STEM OPT?

What # is your perfect # of DRs? For me I like to have a maximum of 5. This ensures I can give each of them the attention that they need.