#recruiting

I asked our newest hire why she joined despite so much bad press surrounding Verizon and cuts. She said the recruiter was really persuasive and she needed a job fast. Not even a month in, she's already updating her LinkedIn. I'd like to laugh, but than again, I'm also stuck here so it's not that funny.

We used to have no trouble filling open roles. Now we can't seem to find anyone. Is this happening elsewhere too?

I see loads of job openings online (linkedIn, Baker careers etc.) but notice that many have been open for months on end and keep being reposted or duplicated? Whats the deal? Theres no way we have that many actual vacancies from what I can tell. Why keep advertising these same jobs over and over but not filling them?

Local manufacturing leaders are stepping up to assist employees facing job losses at Four Winns. B & P Manufacturing is actively recruiting and encouraging displaced workers to apply for open positions. A dedicated job fair is scheduled to connect these individuals with potential employers in the area. Several other local companies are also seeking skilled tradespeople, emphasizing the continued demand for their expertise. The community is working to retain these valuable workers and prevent a significant exodus of talent.

Cadillac, Michigan

https://www.9and10news.com/2026/07/15/cadillac-manufacturers-step-up-to-support-four-winns-workers-facing-layoffs/

I've been considering using a staffing agency to help with my job search, but I don't know much about them in general. Has anyone here used them before? Were they helpful? And if not, what other options would you recommend instead?

I created a side Staples Account on the Career sight and applied for the same job with the same resume but with a different name and got and interview….with the alt account. The other real account was denied. I was tops in every category. Yes, my people I still know told me there was a black listed of former employees. We just proved it.

Never work for this unethical company…. Unethical hiring practices are a thing at Staples. You asked for it.

I see so many job positions open for only 2 days or less than a week. Are those genuine openings. I was told by a friend in HR that those positions are there just for formality. Managers have already made up their mind as to who to promote but they have to post the job for HR purposes. Any insights?

Any one seen the trend ?

I recently came across a job posting for a receptionist position that required a bachelor's degree. Why in the world would that ever be a thing?

Could someone please explain why we are laying off talent reservoir and geos in Australia and UK when we are going to need them to help us evaluate new prospects with the horizon challenge when we are struggling to recruit in the US. Is India the solution; he-l no

Anyone else got it? I'm in SF bay area, and the letter has couple job codes for bay area too. It asks me to apply for those.
Why does Oracle send out this letter by Fedex? It seems they laid off too many people, and they're desperately looking for new ones. I just had a long vacation, and planned to start looking for new job now, so I'm thinking if I should apply. If I do, and got the offer, do I need to return the package I got earlier?

Asante health system is conducting layoffs while simultaneously recruiting new staff. CEO Tom Gessel explained this dual approach in an email to staff. He stated that the jobs being eliminated differ from those being filled. Business support roles are shrinking or going away entirely. The health system is recruiting 93 doctors and other medical staff.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/asante-ceo-explains-why-its-hiring-during-layoffs-309665/

It could get dicey since so few are left..

One of the most frustrating things about searching for a new job is the rambling and vague job descriptions.

You typically have to wade through two long paragraphs describing how absolutely awesome the company is and how they’ve revolutionized their industry only to reach the vaguest of job descriptions and a laundry list of requirements that no single person on earth possesses.

Things would go a lot more smoothly for the recruiters and the applicants if they:
1- Reversed the order: job description and required skills first followed by bragging about the company and the benefits they offer
2- Separated the desired experience and skills into must haves and nice to have

If they did that, potential applicants could easily decide if they’re a good fit or not and there would be fewer unqualified applicants for the recruiter to reject.

Any tips for dealing with this?

What’s the deal with this new practice of screening candidates with an AI cultural fit exam? What do they even ask on that thing?

Still can’t find a job. Got laid off

Was laid off over 1 year ago.
Found a opening or what I thought was an opening on Indeed. I applied for it, got the email confirmation from Indeed and the email from UHG HR advising to complete the UHG application on the company website. When I clicked the link to open the company website from their own email the job posting was “no longer available.” In the same exact day within a couple hours of my Indeed app.
Wtf?! I’m wondering if its because they realized I was a former employee (from my email address) and didnt want to rehire me.
I thought I left in good standing - I received recognitions while I was working there.

Any one else experienced anything like this?

Recent public health layoffs are causing many epidemiologists and infection prevention professionals to seek new jobs. These professionals are now looking for roles in acute care settings and hospital-based positions. A recruiter noted a significant influx of these individuals into the infection control field. Hospitals consider prior clinical experience when determining infection prevention salaries. Specialized recruiters help organizations find qualified candidates by thoroughly vetting applicants.

https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/shorts/transitioning-public-health-layoffs

I have heard from several people in the industry that Medtronic has become a known quantity. Candidates are turning down offers and recruiters are struggling to fill roles because everyone knows what it is like to work here.

Those of us who come from one of the major tech companies, like Cisco, are probably going to be fine when looking for a job. Recruiters still want us, and we'll land on our feet. The people who are really struggling right now are the ones from smaller companies, and it is brutal out there for them.

Hey folks?
Is it true that whole IBM EMEA Talent Acquisition Team (90%) is laid off who was supporting Kyndryl Account?
Only a few are retained who were on B5.

Any comments?

Recently went through what turned out to be a fairly extensive hiring process with Walmart Global Tech. It started with an HR prescreen call, followed by a HackerRank technical interview with a Principal Engineer, and then I was flown to Bentonville for a full day in-person final round consisting of three separate sessions — coding on whiteboard, system design, and behavioral.
At the end of the in-person interview I was told that none of the three interviewers were the actual hiring manager. Instead my scores and evaluation have been uploaded to a talent pool system where multiple hiring managers can review my profile and reach out for intro calls if interested. I was told to expect contact within a week or two.
Has anyone at Walmart Global Tech been through this process — either as a candidate or as a hiring manager?

Specifically curious about:

1. How active is the talent pool — do hiring managers actually pull from it regularly?
2. What's a realistic timeline from talent pool entry to intro call?
3. Does being in the talent pool prevent me from applying to specific reqs on the Walmart career site?
4. Any general insight into how this process works internally?

Isn’t it unwise to be hiring summer interns while laying off experienced employees left and right? If we need to cut costs, shouldn’t we start with interns, who are a net drain on resources?

The purpose of an internship program is to build a pipeline to hire entry level workers. Are we really going to hire entry level workers? Isn’t AI going to do all the entry-level work? Even if we are going to hire entry level workers, is it necessary to recruit them prior to graduation? There are thousands of them desperate for jobs.

I feel sorry for students right now, but does it make sense to spend time and money on an internship program?

Can anybody figure out what the hiring manager is looking for to fill this position? The position has been on and off since the beginning of the year ... They are looking for a lead one day, a manager another day, a senior or level 4 ... Can someone make up their mind over there what they are looking for? The recruiter is in TX, a nice guy, and he told me that the hiring manager is driving him crazy.

I did an interview there and was ghosted after I mentioned that I am an ex L3Harris employee who was laid off in 2025. Every time I open LinkedIn, this job pops up.

Also, what programs are at Yorba Linda Sites ... seems it is L3harris, but nobody mentions that site much when I was in the SAS division.

Any info helps the Canadianite for this job since I am out of the picture.

Hasn’t been announced but looks like they did some sneaky layoffs today. This time it hit recruitment and real estate. ,

Is anyone seeing reqs approved given the current 'hiring freeze' mandate?

Is your area experiencing attrition because of people quitting in favor of other companies that are more flexible? I’m curious if Dimon’s stance on 5 days in office is hurting Chase’s ability to retain and recruit talent.

HP posted jobs for new graduate hires and it’s very close to flat out admitting biased hiring practices. Here’s what it says:

“Candidates who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology sector including by not limited to, African American, Latino, Native American, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.”

This is signaling bias without flat out admitting to bias. It’s very noble that HP is doing this and I agree with their intentions but this sort communication would discourage those who identify as things that are not physically provable as “underrepresented” just by looking at someone so it’s really about hiring manager’s and recruiter’s INTERPRETATION. Also, it goes on to say that it will not provide documentation for sponsorship, which I would argue is now an “underrepresented” group of people.

Very flaky hiring practices.

https://time.com/article/2026/04/30/oracle-layoffs-ai-tech-jobs/

Hi everyone,

My pre-employment portal shows completed, and I have a start date coming up. For recent hires, how long did it take to get final confirmation or an “all clear” from recruiting/onboarding?

Salesforce will recruit 1,000 new graduates and interns. This hiring push supports the company's AI-led product development. CEO Marc Benioff announced this initiative on X. The broader tech sector saw over 81,000 layoffs this year. Major tech companies are cutting jobs while investing heavily in AI.

https://www.peoplematters.in/news/talent-management/salesforce-to-recruit-1000-graduates-as-layoffs-rise-across-big-tech-49448

I stopped waiting around after the last round of cuts, and I've been sending out resumes for weeks now. Got a call yesterday from a recruiter at a smaller firm. First interview is Thursday. I'm nervous but it feels good to be doing something instead of just waiting for my turn on the list.

Why are CRG branch and market managers celebrating Finet recruits? Are they combining?

I’ve been applying at centene for years, probably going back to 2019. What’s it take to get an interview? I’ve never even been contacted by a recruiter after having referrals. Are remote job openings on the company site legit?

I had to reactivate my account because recruiters kept asking for it, but the constant posts about nights out, people partying with coworkers, and random personal photos feel so unprofessional. Does anyone actually use this platform to help others find real work? It feels more like a social feed than a job tool most days.

Looks like more rounds of layoffs are hitting, and this time recruiting is being hit. When will it end?

https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/s/pMBsDDfUjI

https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/s/pMBsDDfUjI

As someone that is on the recruiting team, just letting you know, if you came from this old region, there is a talked about stigma. Saving you time. Don’t bother applying to any roles. Take that for what you will. It su-ks but it is what it is. So many people rubbed the wrong way 3 years ago won’t hire you. Sorry.

For the record, I’m about to bounce from this BS. Figured I would get it out.

I'm taking it this is not intentional and we're having trouble attracting good talent? Which wouldn't surprise me one bit.