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/tls2671]

This is stupidly simple in my mind but 90% fail at it. Simply put do what you say you’re going to do it! AI TOOLS that read resumes are a joke and as a result firms miss great candidates.

Don’t treat candidates as a piece of meat for your commission. That’s just not cool. Been in business for many years. I can name 2 that were any good. The rest were cheap sales person looking for a quick buck