Is it considered a red flag to ask a recruiter how much influence they have on the hiring decision? I have some specific questions about the role I'm applying for. Should I direct my questions to the recruiter I've been talking to, or should I wait until I interview with the hiring manager? I don't want to waste time talking to the wrong person.

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You can just ask the recruiter. If they don't know the answer, or don't want to answer, you can ask the person who interviews you. That would seem to be the only way to handle it.

Recruiters (based on your question, it seems you are referring to internal recruiters) collaborate with the hiring manager/team.

It is part of their job to act as a gatekeeper between the external candidate and the hiring manager/committee. They generally are informed about the role, role requirements and should know what the hiring team is looking for. They provide feedback that helps influence the hiring decision. I would ask the recruiter your questions or consider waiting until if and when you have the opportunity to interview.

Why not ask both? Just because the recruiter answered a question doesn't mean you can't ask it to the interviewer as well.

I would ask both honestly. Like EY 1 said, it doesn't hurt to ask both people. It also may reveal red flags if you get different information from both people.

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