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

[u/SuspiciousLog5554]

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

[u/That_Flight_6813]

Put the date and on the job posting. Put the salary on the job posting. Put the hiring timeline/process on the job posting (I have seen this recently, its awesome and really gives a good image of the company). If you plan to do a specific type of interview (behavioral, panel interview, whatever), say so. I don't care about feedback and actually would rather get none than some made up random shit, but don't ghost. If you are going on vacation have someone cover you and out a fucking out of office reply. And you need to do away with references but you especially need to do away with telling me who can/can't be my reference. My old boss is a medical doctor and a professor, i saw her a handful of times in the 5 years I worked at my old company and if I send her a reference form she wont get it filled out this decade. Im not asking my current boss for a reference you can't go straight to hell with that.