Ask A Recruiter - Tech

Is the tech industry outside of AI dead? I can't find work to save my life and I'm overqualified for most of the jobs I'm applying to.

I can't tell you how much rage I feel when I see all of these companies' stock prices skyrocket after they announce massive layoffs. Doesn't this just inspire more tech companies to cut their staff fo...

Does it hurt my chances of getting a job if I click prefer not to say on job applications when they ask for gender and race?

I really don't understand what just happened. I was asked to go into a physical office building today for an interview. But when I got there, they sat me in front of a laptop and my interview was cond...

Is anyone else also seeing huge spikes of spam,ada,bots etc on LinkedIn? I dont think LikendIn has ever gotten this bad but now, its just all AI posts,fake jobs,and someone trying to sell you somethi...

So we don't have to worry about AI as much? I'm skeptical, considering all of the layoffs in tech. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/openais-altman-says-ai-unlikely-lead-jobs-apocalypse-2026...

📃What are the worst things people can list under special skills on their resumes?

Should I switch industries or stay unemployed until I get something related to my skills?

Should ask if the company you are applying for still 401k match. People are starting to report that companies may no longer support 401k match with AI Investments as a reason.

I see PayPal is in the middle of cutting 20% of its team. Are there any tech companies that aren't planning massive layoffs? I want to work at one of those companies.

Are there still 100% remote jobs out there for scrum masters? Or is agile slowly dying everywhere as it feels it is in my company

I saw a video online that said, if a company wanted to hire you, they would. They wouldn't put you through a long interview process and jerk you around. It was basically saying that employers who are ...

Should I be saying yes if I'm asked by a recruiter if I have another offer or if I'm negotiating with another company, even when it's not true? Does this make me look more desirable?

Do I switch to a more AI focused role in tech, which I'm assuming would mean I have to get some kind of certification, or do I give up on a career in tech altogether? What's the smarter move here? I'm...

Can we outlaw ghost job listings or something? I can't believe how much time I've wasted applying to jobs that turned out to be fake.

Recruiters, how long do you spend reviewing resumes? Someone told me about six seconds a piece.

How has AI helped you in job searches.?

This is a question for my fellow recruiters. How much time are you guys spending on checking candidates' references? I used to call every reference, but now, I almost never do. It doesn't seem worth m...

How often do recruiters or hiring managers fact check things on our resumes? Like, do you guys take the time to confirm degrees and stuff like that?

I just got laid off for the second time in 13 months. I can't describe how low I feel. How do I even begin to explain this to other employers? I've been seen as expendable by two other companies. Why ...