Jeff N.’s Post

There are too many applicants. There are vague, confusing job descriptions.  There are overly picky hiring teams. There are roles closing in days. There are biases and assumptions. All these things are true. AND you can rise to the challenge. Tomorrow starts Q4. It's the last big hiring push of the year. I had a client accept an offer last week and a few more in final stages. Companies are hiring. Shift your focus from how hard it is to how you're going to make it possible. Been using the same few job boards? Find some new communities. Been using the same resume? Turn it on its head. Been applying to the same roles by no interviews? Change up the target. Been getting "You're overqualified?" Position yourself for the higher level and got after it. I believe that every client we work with can and will find their next role once they dial in and get comfortable with the uncomfortable parts. And I believe you can too.

Anyone else experiencing challenges in the current job market? I recently submitted 25-30 applications that I am highly qualified for and received just 1 interview call. It leaves me wondering, are jobs being posted but not filled promptly? Are companies taking an extended time to navigate through the hiring process? 🤔 #JobMarket #HiringProcess #JobSearch

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a recruiter looks like? Let me give you a peek behind the curtain: 📅 Morning: Start with strong cup of tea and a mountain of emails. “The candidate we iked? They’ve accepted another offer.” Time to launch Plan B. 📞 Midday: Juggle interviews, rescheduling, and the classic “I’ll get back to you soon” responses that seem to echo into oblivion. 💬 Afternoon: Revisit job descriptions for the umpteenth time, trying to balance "ideal candidate" with "realistic expectations." 🔄 Evening: Close out the day by chasing down feedback, updating job boards, and trying to stay optimistic despite the endless hiring hurdles. It’s a rollercoaster of managing expectations, navigating unpredictability, and staying motivated. But at the end of the day, it’s all about finding that perfect match and making it all worthwhile. To all the hiring managers out there—keep rocking it! 🚀✨ #RecruitmentStruggles #JobPost #DayInTheLife

Recruiter: Bad news, the candidate accepted another offer. Manager: But we were his top choice! Recruiter: You were. Manager: So what happened? Recruiter: Our 6-week interview marathon. Another company swooped in and hired him in 2 weeks. Lesson Learned: In the fast-paced world of hiring, speed is everything. Top talent won’t wait around forever. Act quickly and decisively to secure the best candidates for your team. Thoughts? 🫶🏻

A couple months ago I had a candidate decline an offer. A hiring manager asked, "Tommy, we appreciate what you do, but isn’t it a waste of time to interview candidates if they might turn us down? Can you make sure they’re serious about joining us before we proceed? How do you handle this?" Here's my reply: "You can't. When you have top-tier candidates interviewing for your hardest-to-fill roles—those in the top 5% of their field with highly specialized skills—if they show interest in your company, understand the compensation range, you should invest time in speaking with them. It’s worth your time, regardless of the outcome. Some may not find the fit, others might stay where they are, and some will join your team. Show them the value of the opportunity. Make a compelling offer. Then trust you've done everything you could to attract them! But there's no way to guarantee a 100% offer to acceptance ratio." Thoughts? Agree/disagree?

- Hiring good talent in a competitive market - Recruiter: "I'm sorry, but the candidate accepted another offer." Client: "But you said we were their first choice?" Recruiter: "You were." Client: "Then how did we lose them?" Recruiter: "While you put them through a 6-week interview process, another company offered them a position in a week." MOVE FAST when hiring..... - Good candidates are wanted. - Don't take too long or they'll go somewhere else. - Be quick and careful to get the best people for your team.

Recruiter: "I'm sorry, but the candidate accepted another offer." Hiring Manager: "But you said we were their first choice." Recruiter: "You was." Hiring Manager: "Then how did we lose them???" Recruiter: "While you put them through a 6-week interview process, another company offered them a position within a week." MOVE FAST when hiring Good candidates are wanted Don't take too long or they'll go elsewhere. Be quick and careful to get the best people for your team.

Recruiter: "I'm sorry, but the candidate accepted another offer." Hiring Manager: "But you said we were their first choice." Recruiter: "You were." Hiring Manager: "Then how did we lose them???" Recruiter: "While you put them through a 6-week interview process, another company offered them a position within a week." MOVE FAST when hiring Good candidates are wanted Don't take too long or they'll go elsewhere. Be quick and careful to get the best people for your team

The # 1 thing you should do if you’re expecting a job offer: Keep applying to other roles. Keep interviewing. Keep speaking to recruiters. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I am seeing a big increase in job offers being pulled, delayed (often indefinitely) or comp coming in way below expectations. And if you’ve stopped all your job search momentum because you’re counting on the offer, it is SO much harder to get back on the horse. Always keep your options open.