Hiring Manager Probs

What's a hiring red flag for you? Mine is when a candidate starts trashing their previous company. I don't mind honesty, but it should be done tactfully.

What's the approximate salary that you're seeing new grads receive? I know it varies by industry but when I graduated, almost everyone was starting around $60K regardless of field. I hear it&#… more

It will never not amaze me how ignorant upper management is. They keep saying they want to grow and develop our talent from within, but refuse to promote or mentor junior level team members. Instead, … more

When you see a candidate's resume that has a whole lot of varying experience, especially from having worked at different companies every 1-2 years, do you usually see it as a positive or negative … more

Bold & Energetic: Smart. Ambitious. Impact-oriented. Sound like you?
We’re building something big and looking for talented minds to help drive it forward. If you’re passionate, fast-moving, and wan… more

Do you think you play favorites with your direct reports? Obviously most people wouldn't do that on purpose, but I know it can hard not to unconsciously favor a specific person.

A top candidate that I went through a lot to find makes it through three rounds of interviews, then suddenly ghosts us. Not just me, but absolutely any emails, calls, or LinkedIn messages sent from th… more

What makes an application stand out to you? Please share if you have any resume tips for getting noticed! Do you use an automation system to look for keywords?

How much importance do you place on a cover letter these days? Do you even require one for an application? I feel like times have changed and a cover letter is no longer needed, but let me know your t… more

I was interviewing for a job, and I was in the middle rounds. The HR manager sent me an email a couple days after my interview to let me know that they were still interviewing other candidates and to … more

How do you deal with an employee with inconsistent performance? When they're performing, they perform above expectations. Other times, they are careless and make multiple avoidable mistakes. Have … more

The HR team was complaining about being ghosted by candidates and how rude this new generation is, because it’s so rare to get thank you emails. Dealing with “bad candidates” can be frustrating, but n… more

We were doing a panel interview, and midway through it, I realized that we were all asking questions based on the wrong candidate’s resume. I immediately went back to my office and brought out the rig… more

When a candidate that you were really excited to onboard rejects their offer letter, what do you usually think is the reason? I don't know why, but I'm so shocked and tbh, mentally disturbed t… more

I had to reject a pretty perfect candidate today because the salary they asked for was 30% higher than we’re willing to offer. This is why I hate my company’s policy against posting the salary ranges … more

Does your HR partner usually do a first round of screening before showing you potential candidates to interview? Curious because it seems to be a bit different everywhere and I'm just wondering wh… more

Been trying to fill up this one position, but every single candidate has attempted to negotiate the salary. Not that it's unusual for candidates to do that, but it's definitely a first to see … more

How can I lower my manager’s expectations back down to reality? He’s dreaming of finding these magical unicorn candidates who come with senior-level skills and knowledge, but who are willing to accept… more

There's a candidate that I had to let go of over the one that I would have loved to choose, if it weren't for the decision that the majority took. She was impeccable and I'd imagine a comp… more

Sometimes I feel like I've found the perfect candidate and then they reject the offer. It sometimes hurts more than a romantic rejection haha! Just sharing for fun :)

How do you balance likability vs respectability? I find this can be difficult in a managerial role, especially when you want direct reports to do their best for you. Any advice?

How do you improve in your journey as a people manager? What are some recent learnings and how do you apply it? I'm working on creating more connection between my team.

Does your company account for diversity as a hiring factor? Curious to learn if that has any impact on hiring decisions. I've heard that some companies have quotas.

Ugh!!!!! I spent three weeks hunting down the perfect candidate. And now that I’m ready to extend an offer, I get word that our budget has been cut. Which means, despite being completely understaffed,… more

I have a manager that looks at age/location/sex when reviewing applicants and makes decisions off that. In order to deter this am I wrong for recanting applicants name and other personal info when pas… more

Hiring manager dilemma:
You’ve got two final-round candidates. One has strong, directly relevant experience but a pretty average academic background. The other has a degree from a top university but less hands-on … more

Is it normal to start doubting your interviewing skills? Over the past two weeks, I’ve interviewed 14 different people for an AE opening we have. Eight of them ghosted me between the second and third … more

What do you do when you want to tell your recruiter that every candidate they're sending out to us is truly unworthy of bagging the role we're interviewing them for? Whether it's experienc… more

We're Hiring: Procurement Manager
Join our dynamic team! We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, manage suppliers, and drive cost efficiency. Must have strong negotiation s… more

We're Hiring: Procurement Manager
Join our dynamic team! We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, manage suppliers, and drive cost efficiency. Must have strong negotiation s… more

What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to your direct reports? Mine is when they miss a deadline but fail to give a heads up. Really gets me!

At your company, how are applications screened? Curious if it's through software or if someone in HR goes through them manual. If it's through software, what does it look for?

When you fire an employee after a PIP, is it a termination "with cause" or "without cause"? And is the employee still entitled to severance?

Why does the hiring process move so slowly? My team has been understaffed for months, but it still took 9 weeks to get budget approval to hire someone. I was doing a little headhunting during this tim… more

What is the job security with your company like at the moment? Are people nervous at all about layoffs? This current economy is so scary to be in!

Do you have any advice for someone who is a senior level individual contributor who wants to try management without taking a pay cut or switching into a entry level management role? I don't have a… more

We're Hiring: Procurement Manager
Join our dynamic team! We're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing, manage suppliers, and drive cost efficiency. Must have strong negotiation s… more

When you ask a candidate, "What drew you to this role?" what do you usually consider a good answer? I always get the well-researched, polished answer, but I've been finding it hard to di… more

When hiring for part-time roles, do you consider it a drawback if the candidate has another job, or even another part-time job? I'm pretty positive the role I'm trying to fill is an easy 20-ho… more

Can someone explain to me why my recruiter keeps setting up interviews for me with people who clearly haven’t read the job description, opened our website, or done even the most basic research? I don’… more