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# listen actively — Recruiter

For a Recruiter, 'active listening' isn’t just politeness – it’s *how* you uncover the real requirements of hiring managers and the true motivations & skills of candidates. Daily this means going beyond the job description during intake calls with hiring teams. Don't just tick boxes; probe *why* they need a specific skill, what problems this role solves for them, and what 'success looks like' in 6/12 months. With candidates, it’s about hearing not just *what* they say they can do, but *how* they approach challenges, their career aspirations, and what genuinely excites them – often revealed through subtle cues or stories.

## Weitere Anreicherung

Stage-2 source for future practitioner grounding: CORE / DOAB (open-access HR & organisational research).
