Recruiter asks if we can talk at 2:30. I agree.
Calls me at 2. I'm on a work call so I decline.
Later asks why I didn't answer and if I need to reschedule to next week.

WHY ARE RECRUITERS SO INSUFFERABLY DUMB?!?!

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They are like realtors.

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My heart goes out to ya, OP. This is exactly why recruiters are being automated out of a job.

I literally had a voice interview with an AI bot named Caroline today. Called me at the specified time, asked the appropriate questions, and made good use of my time. It was beautiful.

likefunny

Can you also hire a bot and represent yourself?

likesmart

They're definitely not bright but think they're very knowledgeable and hold all this power. 😖 I've learned to ignore their opinion/feedback and lowered my expectations to nearly zero.

likefunny

Now, I realize what I’m about to suggest borders on slanderous, but stick with me—I’m simply exploring every possible scenario, no matter how implausible, insulting, or beneath the dignity of modern professionals. Is it conceivable—just barely—that they mixed up the timing of the call? Yes, I know, an egregious and frankly unspeakable lapse in calendar discipline. Shocking. But stranger things have happened—like pineapple on pizza or people willingly using Internet Explorer in 2025.

likefunny

Microsoft edge or using teams browser sites 🤮

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I’m contracting through a recruiting firm and they call me incessantly. They’ll send me an email and then immediately call me to ask me if I saw their email. Currently, one of the recruiters that I spoke to on the phone twice at this agency (within the same contract, I’ve spoken to 5-6 people from this agency) is asking me for a LinkedIn recommendation - he’s been calling, texting, and messaging me on LinkedIn about it. Unbelievable.

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Recruiter was testing your flexibility and level of desperation clearly lol

Recruiter has 30+ candidates with perfectly matching background and ivy league + mbb combo, all willing to do whatever it takes

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100% agreed with you on all fronts.

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May be because they have to put up with this

https://joinfishbowl.com/post_jewemozj7o

Why aren’t recruiters just AI at this point

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