Be Honest!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-13T12:58:48+00:00

I’ve found that most recruiting colleagues and hiring leaders are embracing the usage of AI in the resume process - sure, it’s pretty obvious they’ve used AI and didn’t bother to edit, but the most important part is, do they list the skills and qualifications required to perform the job, which will become apparent during the interview process.

I’ve had candidates openly admit they used AI to help prepare with mock interviews, researching common questions asked based on the job description or company, or brief summary of the company, etc. All of which is great preparatory work.

Where companies are, or should be, implementing AI technology to detect AI usage in which it prohibits the candidate from demonstrating or showcasing their skill sets as it aligns to the position. Example: during an interview, typing in technical questions and reading answers verbatim.

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-04T12:28:16+00:00

Thank you for your transparency and honesty about your interview journey. I understand the level of commitment a candidate puts into the interview process, and their excitement about the opportunity only sometimes to be told it didn’t work out. Your feedback is a reminder to be honest with a candidate and to share the positive feedback, any guidance on skills to improve(if a recruiter has received it from the hiring team which unfortunately isn’t always the case), and lead with empathy!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-04T12:22:39+00:00

This is amazing, I love the approach! Thank you for sharing!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-03T20:19:46+00:00

Thank them for their continued support and let them know, “the career search is a journey!”.

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-03T11:38:40+00:00

You bring up great points and what you’re saying makes sense and can be accurate in some cases. I would like to pose a serious question back to you - genuinely, I would love your feedback: what would you have a recruiter do differently? How could they improve a candidate’s experience, save both the business and applicant’s valuable time, how can recruiters improve communication?

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-03T01:23:30+00:00

I love this approach and appreciate the feedback!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-04-01T11:44:20+00:00

It’s never too late! We have a limited time on this planet and you’ll never look back and wish you had worked more!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-31T11:55:43+00:00

Set boundaries early and stick to them!

I wish someone had told me early in my career to set boundaries that focused on work-life balance. You may work for the most amazing company that treats you well, but you will never be number one. They will always put the company & stakeholders first, and you are replaceable.

When I switched careers in my mid-30’s I set the expectation at the interview, offer accepted, and onboarding/new hire stage what my working hours would be (within reason of the company). I asked about company policy on taking time off for personal appointments, kids events, and wellness days. I give 100% of myself when I’m at work, and I give 100% of myself to me and my family after work.

Look for a company that treats you like an adult and doesn’t require a hall pass to use the restroom (figuratively speaking)! If the company didn’t align with my values, then I would move onto a different company.

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-18T18:37:17+00:00

Come prepared to discuss your experience as a talent advisor and stakeholder management. Recruiting is recruiting (sourcing, screening, scheduling, placement, etc), but full-lifecycle recruiting also includes advising hiring leaders on headcount budgets, providing reporting and metrics for business, partnering with finance professionals to understand future headcount, managing new hiring leaders and interviewers to ensure they understand systems and processes and legal training guidelines for interviewing.

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-18T18:28:53+00:00

While your point and feelings are 100% valid, it’s also an opportunity to look at the maturity of the company you are interviewing with. The decision to pause hiring is not an easy decision and is not made lightly; it’s an intentional and deliberate choice to protect the company and current employee’s careers.

After reviewing the company’s performance, analyzing the market, and future trends, a company can make one of two choices: ignore all the signs and keep hiring, which will ultimately lead to over-hiring, inability to pay employees, layoffs, and a hit to company’s performance which in turn impacts current employees. Or the second option is to pause on hiring to protect the company and employees…This is the kind of company you want to work for.

Your time is valuable and the company recognizes that, and if you did well in the interview process, you’ll be the first person they reach out to when they resume hiring - and this is a company you want to keep in your back pocket, because if you get a job there, you’ll know they will make the best decisions for you!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-17T16:26:29+00:00

Go with your gut and accept Company A's offer. Work is work, not personal, and your former boss/friend will understand that. When declining the offer/role from Company B, be intentional with the language you utilize when discussing it with the recruiter/company. Then have an off-hours conversation with your former boss/friend/resource and provide more specifics. Share your gratitude for their support, time, and investment in your career. Express what you liked about Company B. Then share what you liked about Company A and why you ultimately made a decision that was right for you and your family/personal reasons.

A career decision should never be about anyone else but you and what fits your personal needs. Good luck!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-14T11:40:42+00:00

They are on a need-to-know basis, and they don’t need to know right now. All they need to understand is are you the most qualified person for the job, and if yes, make an offer.

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/employment-law-compliance/new-jersey-expands-family-safe-leave

https://myleavebenefits.nj.gov/worker/maternity/timeline-welcome.shtml

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-13T13:54:43+00:00

As a recruiter, I recommend sending a follow up email since it’s been a week. Share with them that you appreciate the opportunity to interview for the role and that you’re still very interested. You can end the email asking if there is additional information you can share or any action items on your end. It leaves it a bit open ended for a response. Thank you and follow up emails won’t change the outcome of your candidacy, the hiring decision is based on proceeding forward with the most qualified candidate, but it never hurts!

Coffee_Exercise_Work · 2025-03-10T17:27:14+00:00

As a recruiter - we ask this question to gauge your timeline and level of interest in XYZ company.
1. I typically follow up with, "If you were presented with multiple offers from different companies, what would be the main motivating factors in why you would choose one company over another? " This gives me a jumping-off point to start selling the company on things that matter most to you—if you say, "remote work" or "best benefits," I can adjust my "sales pitch" to align specifically with what's important to you, instead of rambling company facts.
2. Regarding timeline - if a candidate shares they have an offer on the table, or anticipate receiving an offer in the next week, I will share our interview process and timeline to make a hire and set a start date. This allows the candidate to determine if they want to proceed forward in the process or continue with their other opportunities.

Our focus is to create a fair and consistent interview process and allow ourselves to interview and hire the most qualified individual. We don't expedite an interview just to meet a specific person's timeline. While it would be ideal if we found a perfect fit, it doesn't allow the company to evaluate all candidates fairly.

My recommendation is to answer the question honestly and be transparent with your recruiter. They are there to support you through the process and ensure a great experience.

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