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/KaleidoscopeFine 22h ago

Better communication. I had an interview with a recruiter scheduled for 10:00 AM today. I waited in the zoom lobby for 25 minutes. He never showed. I emailed to let him know I’m available after 1pm if he has time.

No response. Finally heard back at 4:30 where he asked me if he could call right now. I said okay but it won’t be video since I’m away from my computer now. He said it’s fine. Still didn’t call until 4:50. The call was rushed and he didn’t even remember anything about me from my resume.

Just do better in general maybe?