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/rogerklarvin 19h ago

HONESTY and Feedback.

I've talked to several recruiters (>6) and they have all said "You've got great qualifications, you shouldn't be in the market very long...I just don't have anything for you right now".

When I ask for feedback on my resume, everyone has said "your resume is great", not one has given me any suggestions.

It's practically the same phrases.

They say whatever to placate me so they can add me to their database and get me off the phone.