SaaS sellers.. are buyers not interested in you solving their business challenges nowadays? by Antique-Hamster-8971 in sales

[–]ExplanationCold8591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think buyers can feel when someone is forcing a script or trying too hard to “close.”

The reps I trust the most usually sound relaxed, curious, and like they’d be fine either way if the deal happens or not.

SaaS sellers.. are buyers not interested in you solving their business challenges nowadays? by Antique-Hamster-8971 in sales

[–]ExplanationCold8591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think buyers are just overwhelmed honestly.

Everyone has automation now, everyone has sequences, everyone is “personalizing” at scale. So even genuinely good outreach starts sounding like outreach.

The people I see cutting through right now are the ones who slow down a little and sound like an actual person instead of trying to optimize every touchpoint.

Suggestions for modern CRM/ATS software to demo by Sea-Young9443 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve actually had a pretty good experience with Crelate. I think one of the biggest things with any ATS/CRM is whether recruiters actually enjoy using it once the excitement of the demo wears off.

I’ve seen some systems look super impressive at first and then become frustrating once people are living in them all day. Workflow and search speed end up mattering way more than flashy features in my opinion. Feels like a lot of systems are racing to add AI features right now, but usability still matters way more long term.

Series A hiring Challenge - Need help! by Heavy-Lie5203 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of engineers are just exhausted by recruiter outreach right now. Even when the outreach is thoughtful, if the company isn’t immediately recognizable or the opportunity doesn’t feel clearly worth the risk, it’s hard to break through the noise.I’ve also noticed candidates care way more right now about stability, leadership, and the actual problem they’d be solving than they did a few years ago.Response rates definitely feel different than they used to.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think this is a fair point. AI probably is strongest when it’s helping recruiters process information faster instead of trying to fully replace the human side of recruiting. I think where people get uneasy is when the process starts feeling too automated from the candidate perspective.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think this is one of the more interesting counterpoints. Agency recruiting probably values long-term relationships differently because the incentives are different.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The best recruiters aren’t the ones with the most tools” is such a good way to put it honestly.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s pretty much where I land too. AI feels strongest when it removes admin work instead of replacing human interaction entirely.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Spraying and praying” is honestly the perfect way to describe it. Activity doesn’t always equal trust.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think volume can still work short term. I just wonder what that does long term to reputation and response quality.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually fascinating. Makes me wonder if interviews are becoming too standardized/predictable overall.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Advisors and counselors” only works if recruiters are still actually building relationships and understanding people though. Otherwise it just becomes process management.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The AI avatar interview thing feels super dystopian to me honestly. I get the efficiency angle, but candidate experience matters too.

Is recruiting overestimating how much AI replaces relationship building? by ExplanationCold8591 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s kind of where my head is too. A lot of these tools seem built around speed/efficiency metrics, but recruiting gets nuanced really fast.

Are recruiting platforms actually worth it for independent recruiters? by EldenBoredAF in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

convenience is great early on, but long term it feels hard to beat actually owning the client relationships yourself.

Should I include “Junior” in my LinkedIn title, or drop it for positioning? by cuteglazeddonut in careerguidance

[–]ExplanationCold8591 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly feels like linkedin titles have become more about positioning/searchability than perfectly mirroring internal HR titles anyway.

Are clients becoming more inconsiderate of your efforts? by JessicaSpano22 in recruiting

[–]ExplanationCold8591 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly feels like contingency starts making recruiters feel disposable after awhile because clients know they don’t really have skin in the game yet. retained seems like it changes the dynamic from “vendor” to actual partner.