From the blog
career advice
“We Encourage You to Apply Again in the Future.” Here’s How Often That Actually Goes Anywhere.
career advice
“We Are Unable to Offer You the Position at This Time.” Every Word in That Sentence Was Chosen on Purpose.
career advice
“You’ll Hear From Us Either Way.” Here’s Why Most Candidates Never Do,
career advice
“We Need a Little More Time.” Here’s What’s Actually Happening.
career advice
You Think a Reference Call is a Formality. Here’s What it’s Really Telling a Recruiter.
Feedback
“You’re Our Top Candidate.” Here’s What That Actually Means and What it Doesn’t.
career advice
“We Want to Be Transparent With You.” Here’s What’s Actually Coming Next.
career advice
“We’ll Get Back to You by the End of the Week.” Here’s What’s Actually Happening
career advice
“We’re Going to Move Forward With Other Candidates at This Time.” Those Last Three Words Are Not an Accident.
career advice
“We Have Some Internal Candidates We’re Also Considering.” Here’s What’s Actually Happening.
AI for Job Seach
When a Recruiter Who Was Engaged Suddenly Goes Silent. Here’s What’s Actually Happening.
career advice
“You Were a Strong Candidate, But…” Here’s What That Phrase Is Actually Doing.