We rarely get honest access to tech recruiters.
Not the polished advice — the real filters, signals, and deal-breakers.
Behind every “no” is a reason candidates never see.
If you had one chance to ask a recruiter anything, no judgment.
What would you ask?

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I would ask we they took the interview and multiple rounds including coding and white boarding, and when it came to negotiate salary, why did I get ghosted. Obviously they weren't looking for the most qualified candidate, but it seems like the candidate who negotiated the least may have been favored. Don't be shy and say that the company is too cheap to hire the best.

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I still think it is not a good reason to ghost, I mean you both invested time, the least you can do is reply, even if it is a no.

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