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# hire human resources — Recruiter

As a Recruiter, 'hiring human resources' isn’t just *finding* people; it’s owning the entire process from need to onboard. Daily this means translating hiring manager requests into clear job descriptions, proactively sourcing candidates via LinkedIn, job boards (Indeed, Glassdoor), and your network, then screening resumes – often using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) like Greenhouse or Workday to manage volume. A big part is initial phone screens: quick assessments of skills *and* culture fit, but also respectful time management - as the Stack Exchange insights highlight, it's better to be upfront early if a candidate clearly isn’t right than waste their and your time.

Assessment goes beyond resumes. You’ll conduct behavioral interviews (STAR method is key!), potentially coordinating skills tests or assignments with hiring managers. It’s crucial to remember candidates are evaluating *you* and the company too – it's a two-way street. Good Recruiters dig deeper than surface level answers, challenging assumptions about career paths (as Stack Exchange points out - longevity in a role isn't necessarily negative) and focusing on genuine skills alignment.  Negotiating offers, handling rejection with empathy, and ensuring smooth handoffs to HR for onboarding are also core parts of this competence.

Pitfalls include 'pattern matching' – unconsciously favoring candidates who resemble past successes (leading to lack of diversity), or getting caught up in ‘resume keywords’ without assessing actual skills.  Another common mistake is failing to pre-screen effectively, leading to interviews with unqualified applicants. Good Recruiters use data (time-to-fill, source effectiveness) to refine their approach and proactively address bottlenecks.

What 'good' looks like? Consistently filling roles with high-quality candidates who stay long-term *and* contribute positively to the company culture. It means building strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates, being a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategy, and maintaining ethical practices throughout the process – including honest communication even when delivering difficult news (as Stack Exchange emphasizes).

## Praxiswissen (Stack Exchange, CC-BY-SA 4.0)

**The asker’s friend realized during a lengthy interview that the company culture wasn’t a good fit and decided to leave mid-interview, causing a negative reaction from the interviewers.**

Interviews are a two-way assessment; it's equally disrespectful to continue an interview when you know it won't be a match as it is to abruptly end it. While initial impressions matter, it’s important to give the process enough time to form a considered opinion before making a decision. Prolonging the interaction after recognizing incompatibility wastes everyone’s time and signals a lack of respect for their efforts.

*Source: [Is it rude to leave an interview early if you have already made your decision?](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/q/3492) — answer by Karl Bielefeldt, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The interviewer is concerned that a candidate's long tenure (15+ years) in the same role signals stagnation or lack of ambition, creating bias before even meeting them.**

Preconceived notions about career progression can be misleading; people have diverse motivations and priorities. Staying in a role for an extended period doesn’t automatically indicate inadequacy – it could reflect contentment, suitability to their skills/interests, or personal circumstances prioritizing stability. Focus on evaluating the candidate's current abilities and fit rather than judging their career trajectory based on traditional expectations.

*Source: [Why is working on the same position for more than 15 years not a red flag?](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/q/130330) — answer by DigitalBlade969, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The asker is participating in interviews where a single pre-defined 'wrong' answer automatically disqualifies candidates, even if they are otherwise strong. They feel it’s unfair to waste candidates’ time who have made effort to attend and wonder if informing them of this immediately is unprofessional.**

While delivering bad news during an interview isn't ideal, honesty and respect for the candidate's time can be professional if handled tactfully. Critical pre-screening questions should ideally happen *before* scheduling interviews to avoid wasting everyone’s time. Prioritize being upfront about non-negotiable requirements while avoiding potentially illegal or discriminatory questioning.

*Source: [Candidate's answer during an interview disqualifies them. Is it unprofessional t](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/q/121411) — answer by A.K., CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The questioner is asking if the conventional wisdom that 'the first person to name a salary in negotiation loses' holds true, especially considering situations like mandatory salary history disclosures or avoiding wasted time. They also wonder if appearing inflexible might be more damaging than stating a desired salary.**

Successful negotiation often involves delaying revealing your expectations and redirecting the question back to the employer. This allows you to gather information about their budget and potentially secure a higher offer, as they are more likely to increase from their initial number than you are to decrease yours. While transparency is valuable, strategically withholding specifics until later in the process can create leverage, but it's important to remain polite and focus on demonstrating your value.

*Source: [Does the first person to mention a number in a salary negotiation lose?](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/q/183) — answer by Vinnyroe, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

**The questioner is tasked with extending a job offer to a promising intern but believes the company is failing and the direct manager is difficult, creating an ethical dilemma about potentially setting the candidate up for a bad experience.**

Navigating this situation requires balancing loyalty to the company with concern for the candidate's career. The advice centers on subtly communicating concerns during a private conversation without explicitly advising against accepting the offer or jeopardizing your position. Focus on highlighting potential cultural mismatches and upcoming changes, allowing the candidate to draw their own conclusions while maintaining professional boundaries.

*Source: [Making a job offer to a candidate while privately advising them to decline](https://workplace.stackexchange.com/q/122643) — answer by BigMadAndy, CC-BY-SA 4.0*

## Weitere Anreicherung

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