The process of finding potential new employees.
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Issue with background-check on previous employment start-date
I am a recent graduate and I was given an entry level IT job offer by a large corporation not too long ago. They required a recent computer science graduate for the position, I met the requirement and ...
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1answer
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What is the maximum amount of time considered appropriate to respond to a recruiter? [duplicate]
I receive a reasonable number of unsolicited emails from recruiters (ie. Skype, Microsoft, Amazon). Often I'm not interested in the opportunity, but I may be interested in working for the company in ...
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How should I respond to vague recruiter requests?
A recruiter contacted me with a pretty vague request. It's somewhat phrased as follows (modified to avoid arousing too much suspicion):
Software Engineering Opportutnies @ LinkedIn
Hi, we ...
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2answers
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Recruiter sent me a job description, I figured out who the company was [closed]
A recruiter somehow contacted me regarding a programming contract role, and I don't recall posting my resume to them but anyhow, I told them I wasn't interested and they emailed me the job description ...
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After a job interview, is it inappropriate if I want to talk to an employee in private?
I would possibly ask if they are happy about working for the company and maybe a few more questions about the corporate culture.
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Am I eligible for MNC companies? [closed]
I have a strange feeling that I won't get interview calls or job in any of the top software companies due to a long gap in my career.
I have done my BE from 2002 to 2006 and was doing Java/J2EE and ...
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2answers
207 views
Major differences between direct hire and contract to hire?
I have been getting a lot of recruiters calling me since I went on the job market and many of them have been pointing me towards contract to hire positions. Each recruiter assures me that if I get ...
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3answers
197 views
Is it worth redoing a very long resume after I've already gotten an interview?
I submitted my 9 page resume (I have 15 yrs exp) to Amazon.com, and have been scheduled for my 1st phone screen with them.
I've been wanting to convert my resume into 2 pages, however since I already ...
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1answer
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Expressing interest in a position early in the resume collection process
I recently came across a position on my university's career center website. I am graduating next month, and meet all of the qualifications listed for the position. The position matches my interests, ...
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3answers
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Why would an employer seek candidates by an employment agency that sends out job advertisements describing requirements, but not the employer?
I'm a PhD student in my final year. Regularly, I get spam advertising bogus journals, unknown conferences, or sites that want to list my CV. Recently I received an e-mail from a recruiting firm. ...
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6answers
340 views
When applying for jobs, how important is it to live in the city you want to work in?
I am currently job hunting for jobs on the West Coast from my residence in the Midwest. Would I have a better chance of getting a job if I moved to Seattle (where I want to work) than I would applying ...
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1answer
109 views
Changing when you're able to interview - Asked interested company to wait for me to graduate, but that's delayed
I'm an undergraduate student at an overseas campus of a university that's not based where I am. If everything went well, I'd graduate around this august and when contacted by a recruiter, I'd asked ...
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6answers
313 views
Why do recruiters ask for ID and/or references?
I am applying for jobs through a recruiter, and have just been asked to provide ID and/or references before being put forward for a role.
If I get the job and the company wishes to have reference and ...
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5answers
409 views
Is it a good idea to put Summary in place of Objective in your resume?
I've seen lots of resume which has it's first section called "Objective" which (usually) states your career plan as to what you want to be, and what kind of position you're looking for.
I find this ...
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0answers
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What is the proper way to deal with a recruiter who calls you on the number of your current company? [duplicate]
It happened to me already the second time in the last few months that a recruiter called and asked for me on the central phone number of the company where I currently work.
Obviously, I did not ...
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1answer
132 views
Why is the recruiter only willing to give me limited information until I send him my resume? [duplicate]
A recruiter contacted me with a job offer, and the only information he offered was the (very vague) job title. When I asked for more information, he responded with limited details about the type of ...
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1answer
150 views
When a recruiter asks what other companies you're interviewing with [duplicate]
Why do they do this? And, what should I say? In the past I've kept it very confidential (a company in the x sector, another in the y sector), but I've started to be more open about it (companies a, b, ...
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1answer
207 views
Is it common for a recruiter to lock you in so you cannot apply to companies that they work for?
I am completely new to working with recruiters. A recruiter for a big agency found this job for me which I am interested in. She wants me to sign some paperwork making me an employee of this ...
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4answers
747 views
Why would a company remain confidential before an interview?
I recently got a call from a recruiter who said that he was trying to find a good fit for a company's open position. The recruiter asked me some questions about what I am looking for but said that ...
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5answers
919 views
How long can I wait to respond to recruiter e-mail?
A little over a month ago, I tweaked my resume on some job search websites. Since then I had been too busy to realistically handle my inflow of e-mail due to personal matters. I am now in the position ...
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2answers
248 views
Dealing with informal experience on resume
I have a very broad IT skillset and I would say that I am very good at what I do. When it comes to a technology that I have not used I just learn it by messing with it, Googling it, or by consulting ...
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Startup vs Big Company - ok to ask for details
Hoping for some guidance with this.
I recently left the startup company where I was working as a senior backend Python engineer. The job had a lot of complications and the company suffered from a ...
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4answers
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Does recruiting have scientific basis? [closed]
Recruiters look at many particular signs in a candidate and draw conclusions that, sometimes, look shallow, sometimes odd.
For example, let's take this question: If you provided an incorrect answer ...
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8answers
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Going around a recruiter who submits unsolicited candidates
Recently, my company received an unsolicited email from a recruiter with information about a potential candidate.
We don't normally work with recruiters and our job ads all say 'No recruiters'.
This ...
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2answers
613 views
This Recruiter wants my Social Security Number?
There's this really aggressive recruiter trying to get me for a job that sounds pretty good, is local, pays about right... and has sent me two voicemails and an email in the last 24 hours. Okay, ...
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1answer
116 views
Creatively-formatted Resumes [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Add custom effects/formatting to my resume (to showcase my skills)
Every so often I hear suggestions like "print your resume on bright yellow paper to help it get ...
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6answers
922 views
How do I find a recruiter that's actually worth working with?
I keep my resume up to date on a few sites just to see what's out there. Normally, this leads to plenty of recruiter spam in the form of Dear Sir, I have an immediate opening in the middle of nowhere ...
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12answers
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How do I attract candidate developers willing to learn a proprietary language?
At the company I recently joined, development for the product I'm now working on is done in a home-grown language with no applicability beyond this product team.
We're going to be advertising for new ...
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3answers
264 views
Should I be involved in interviewing for my replacement?
I'm currently working through a notice period (3 months) and there are plans to hire someone to replace me.
My role requires a relatively technical skillset and I am unsure that my manager or HR ...
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3answers
140 views
is it worth it to get a recruiter in a different country?
I want to switch locations to a different country, but I don't have any job offer and I don't know where to start, I know that some companies will sponsor visas for skilled workers, but I'm not sure ...
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1answer
296 views
Cover letter for job advertised by recruiter
For positions advertised by recruiters, the details tend to be vague. Is it a good idea to ask a recruiter for more information about a position before replying so that I can write a more targeted ...
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8answers
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How to respond to a direct ask of salary earned and expectations?
What is the best way to fill out an application form for a role with an unspecified salary expectation where the following questions are mandatory to complete in a pre-interview form:
What is your ...
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4answers
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Helping my friend through the recruitment process
We have an open position on the company I work in, in one of our meetings our manager asked us to refer people we think they would be a good fit for the team, so I called one of my friends, he is a ...
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2answers
237 views
Dealing with inappropriate emails from recruiters [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I stop recruiters from contacting me?
I'm working for a high profile company and have gotten recruitment firms calling and emailing - presumably by blagging ...
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3answers
1k views
Not hearing back from recruiters after initial job interview
A few times I've met with a recruiter and they've set me up with a job interview. The interview doesn't pan out and I'm not offered the job, but then I never hear from the recruiter again.
Is this ...
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8answers
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Why do recruiters ask how much is your current pay?
I have been through 2 recruitment processes. The first recruiter said "May I know what your current pay is, for my purpose?" during a interview over lunch. He told me that would be my current pay too. ...
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4answers
1k views
Is taking too many 6-month contract positions viewed negatively?
Is there a downside about taking too many short-term contract positions? I'm still early in my career (I'm 25) but I've only been in a perm full-time job once for 1.5 years. My other 2 jobs have been ...
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4answers
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Trusting a big name brand employer that seems unstable
After about 6 interviews with a big MNC that included an IQ test and a personality/behavioral assessment with some sort of shrink, the MNC extended a "verbal" offer, complete with pay, PTO and ...
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Protocol for courteously declining a job offer when using a Recruiter
I have applied for several jobs through different recruiters. I have been offered multiple jobs. During the interview process I have been honest with the recruiters and the companies letting them know ...
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5answers
911 views
How do I stop recruiters from contacting me?
There is a particular recruiting company that continues to contact me. I have been unhappy with their performance in the past and have been clear that I am no longer interested in their services. I ...
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2answers
250 views
Multiple recruitment agencies in the same area?
In the luxurious situation of having a rare and sought after set of skills, one might get contacted by multiple recruitment agencies.
From one particular (very large) city, I have been contacted by ...
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6answers
599 views
How long after a recruiter's introduction is it considered ethical to re-approach a company?
Here's a situation: a recruiter introduces a candidate to a company, and the company is very interested in hiring the candidate.
However, if the process at some point breaks down, how long after this ...
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5answers
686 views
What's a good thank-you gift to a recruiter or HR personnel?
I would like to thank an HR personnel who has been very helpful in managing my placement at my current company, including arranging and organizing interviews for further internal advancement. What are ...
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5answers
666 views
Should I share information about positions I have applied for with recruiters?
I posted my resume on popular job sites, and got many emails, and even some scams. I applied directly to a company and had a phone interview shortly after, possibly face to face next week.
I then ...
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2answers
184 views
What kind of information do recruiting companies keep?
What kind of information do recruiting companies keep, apart from those we enter in the registration form?
Recently, I had an interview with a company, which was arranged through a recruiting ...
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4answers
423 views
HTML5 Buzzword by Recruitment Agencies
Recently over the last few weeks I have started applying for a number of different Front End Developer roles.
I notice a lot of the job descriptions ask for good HTML5 knowledge.
The sticking point ...
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5answers
682 views
What kinds of questions should I ask a recruiter?
When interviewing with the actual company, I can ask about all sorts of details such as benefits plans, what kind of software they use, vacation schedules, etc... When I'm dealing with a recruiter, ...
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1answer
301 views
Should I refer someone who has slight interest in my company?
I recently started a new job, and my company is quickly growing and looking to hire more people. I want to refer one of my previous colleagues for a position in the company, but that person has not ...
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4answers
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Got a job offer from a friend, but been on a new job for a couple of months [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Switching jobs - how soon is too soon?
I've recently got a job with a big consulting firm; however, I'm not enjoying the work much. While I don't see much advancement ...
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3answers
512 views
My recruiter made a mistake which has cost me my reputation with a company, what should I do now?
My recruiter submitted me for Job A with a company I really like and this job paid X amount of dollars. Job A was filled so they offered to submit my resume to Job B with the same company. I took it ...
