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/AccomplishedLeg7951 1d ago

Honestly from someone abroad, in which the industries seem to go into the same directions:

● Don't ask if the Person would be ready to move nearby as soon as they are signing the contract (especially students or Starters) ● The question of working experience: Yes I see a reason of why, but honestly this is kind of overtaking in Internships aswell. How should you be able to gain called experience if you are not allowed to? ● Lesser rounds of Interviews or the General hiring process: I understand professionality and security is important, but applicants also have schedules and work for a living. I saw several companies which have around 4 to 5 Interviews + Case Assessment or a longer time of testing work. At some point you just read this and you won't apply (which I really understand) ● Honesty in the applications: If a Position is given away please don't set it still on search just to "look out" for the current market ● The question of remaining applications: Lets be honest, anyone looking for job actively will send out around 30 to 100 applications. ● One critique I have is the "ideal candidate": I hear a lot of time how you should apply and that companies are searching desperate. Still those companies look for a 100% Match and complain if they can't find it.