r/interviews • u/SuspiciousLog5554 • 1d ago

Recruiter here, What would actually make the hiring process better for you?

Hi everyone,

I’ve been recruiting in the tech industry for about 5 years now, mainly for mid-to-senior engineering and product roles across the U.S. and Europe. Over time, I’ve realized that while we recruiters see things one way, candidates often have a very different experience.

I’d like to hear from you directly:
– What’s one thing you wish recruiters would stop doing?
– And what’s one thing you’d like to see more of in the hiring process?

I’m genuinely looking to better understand where we can improve, communication, transparency, interview prep, or even the way we reach out. Honest, constructive feedback is very welcome.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts. I’ll be reading through all the comments and replying where I can.

Appreciative recruiter trying to do better

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u/BadGroundbreaking189 1d ago

As a strong junior developer, I believe the thing that will put the ideal candidate above others in a very short amount of time is the ability to solve unique problems that few are capable of solving. In other words, make those brain teasers accessible to appliers in early stages of recruitment. Once you invite those bright candidates, ask about a nuance of that problem only someone who solved it themselves can answer in detail. That way the whole process will take no more than 3 rounds and you won't be wasting people's time either.