why don’t recruiters send me any information on the jobs they’re recruiting me for? by Alison Green on June 6, 2022 A reader writes: I currently work in payroll — a part of HR that is far from glamorous but that everyone has need of. Because of this, I’ve been getting lots of solicitations on LinkedIn about amazing opportunities at other companies, promising competitive pay, excellent benefits, etc. etc.. But all lacking really any specific information […] Read the full article →
is this recruiter way too intense, or is it just me? by Alison Green on March 5, 2020 A reader writes: About once or twice a month, I get an email from a random recruiter with a job. If I am interested I respond, but often never hear from them again. A few weeks ago, a recruiter reached out to me via Linkedin and email. I responded and wow! he responded back. On […] Read the full article →
a recruiter used my dad’s death to try to get me to accept a job offer by Alison Green on February 25, 2020 A reader writes: I was contacted by a recruiter about a job opening in my field. I wasn’t actively looking to leave my current position, but the new role would be a step up in responsibility and one that wasn’t available at my current company. I made it to the final round of interviews and […] Read the full article →
my recruiter is so overbearing and obnoxious that I’m thinking of withdrawing my application by Alison Green on May 20, 2019 A reader writes: I’ve started my job search. I was contacted by a recruiter about a position. I heard her out and she wanted to move me forward — great! But she’s been absolutely excessive to the point I almost don’t want to continue through the process. Some examples: – We had a phone interview, […] Read the full article →
recruiter wants me to lie about my experience by Alison Green on October 1, 2013 A reader writes: Lately I’ve been troubled by a recruiter who appears to be encouraging me to lie about my qualifications to the companies he wants to submit me to. The first time, I lacked many of the qualifications listed in the job description and told the recruiter that I didn’t think that position was […] Read the full article →
10 things job seekers hate about recruiters by Alison Green on August 5, 2013 Recruiters are often the gateway to a company you’d like to work for or a particular job you’d love to win. But recruiters aren’t always easy to work with, and often come with a whole host of aggravations that you don’t see as commonly if you’re talking directly with a hiring manager. First, a quick […] Read the full article →
recruiter flipped out when I asked about the company’s recent struggles by Alison Green on June 12, 2013 A reader writes: A while back, I was speaking with a recruiter and she mentioned a position at a company she felt would be a good match for my experience. When she forwarded the job description, I realized that I was familiar with the company and had actually interviewed there prior to accepting my first […] Read the full article →
I think I went to a fake job interview by Alison Green on April 25, 2013 A reader writes: I applied for a job on Craigslist online three weeks ago. I was called to come in for an interview and learned it had been posted by a temp agency. So I went in for the interview and I thought it went really well. The recruiter who interviewed me told me that […] Read the full article →
recruiter said the position had been filled — but was it true? by Alison Green on March 18, 2013 A reader writes: My husband and I are both in the same specialized field and have very similar education/degrees, skills and experience. He recently applied to a position that read like it was made for him, with the bonus that it was located in the area where he grew up and to which we wanted […] Read the full article →
ask the readers: how can I work better with recruiters? by Alison Green on January 21, 2013 I’m going to throw this one out to the readers for advice. A reader writes: I’m hoping you or your readers have some wisdom for me on this. I work in a creative field, at a senior level, mostly in the digital realm. Up until now, I have found jobs on my own—good jobs. But […] Read the full article →