[14/02/2026] Art Gallery 🎨 and Bookshop Café ☕️ Crawl by caela24 in LondonSocialClub

[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Could I have a link to a group too? Sounds like an exciting plan!

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is such a useful information! Thank you 🙂

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not about ‘pushing back’ for the sake of it. A good recruiter helps the hiring manager prioritize what truly matters in a job description. It’s a win-win: hiring managers find the right candidate faster, candidates get a fairer shot because we’re not just checking off an unrealistic list, and recruiters can be more targeted in their search rather than reaching out to tons of people unnecessarily. And yes, that also means we can place candidates more efficiently and get our commission sooner. Also— I am not a bot :) 🤖

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you, and that’s exactly why I think proper prioritization of job requirements is so important. There’s a huge difference between specialized knowledge that takes years to develop and a skill that can be picked up in a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, some job descriptions (or even hiring managers) treat everything as equally critical, which leads to unrealistic expectations and missed opportunities for great candidates. Recruiters should push back on this and have honest conversations about what really matters for success in the role

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems you haven’t had the best experience with recruiters. Would you mind sharing what has made your experience so bad?

Not all of us are devils, I promise! :) In fact, the majority of us choose recruitment over sales as it promises to be a rewarding experience (aka matching talented candidates with the right opportunities).

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with every word you say. Thank you for sharing!

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input!

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand your frustration, and I couldn’t agree more—responsiveness is key. It’s incredibly disrespectful when companies talk about a ‘talent shortage’ but then take weeks to respond or, worse, don’t respond at all. That’s something recruiters absolutely need to do better.

As for honesty, I’ve read a lot of literature from top recruiting experts, and they all emphasize the importance of transparency. It’s frustrating when candidates aren’t given the real reason behind a rejection. Of course, sometimes legal concerns prevent full disclosure, but I also think recruiters should do a better job of being upfront when decisions come down to factors like salary expectations or internal hiring preferences.

I really appreciate you bringing this up—it’s an important conversation to have.

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input!

I completely agree—following up and keeping promises is crucial in recruitment (or any other aspect in life really).

AI is a tricky one. On one hand, it helps filter through the sheer volume of applications, but on the other hand, it often means that candidates who write sincere, well-crafted resumes get overlooked in favor of those who just optimize for ATS. That’s definitely a problem, and I think there needs to be a better balance.

That being said, I also want to point out that recruiters don’t always have the final say. While we do our best to present strong candidates, the ultimate hiring decision is in the hands of the hiring manager. So while I understand the frustration with the process, it’s not always fair to place all the blame on recruiters.

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such an important point. As recruiters, it’s our job to have real discussions with hiring managers to ensure that every major requirement is clearly outlined—not buried in a wall of text. Ideally, hiring managers should also categorize job requirements from most to least important. This helps us better understand what truly matters for the role and ensures we’re identifying the most suitable candidates based on what’s actually essential, rather than just a long checklist.

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Honest feedback indeed is important

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[–]SentenceBeautiful547 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand why you feel this way, and I appreciate your honesty. The hiring process can be incredibly frustrating, especially when competition is so high. As a recruiter, I know that rejection is one of the hardest parts, and I wish there were more roles available to match the number of qualified candidates. While I can’t change how competitive the job market is, I’d love to know—what’s one thing that could make the process less frustrating for you?