Hiring managers know what it’s like to evaluate candidates. But they don’t always get to hear what candidates are saying on the other side of the process.

Recruiters do.

We hear when candidates are excited about an opportunity—and when that excitement begins to fade. We hear their concerns after interviews, their frustration when communication stops, and their reasons for accepting one offer over another.

That gives recruiters an interesting window into the hiring process from both sides.

And while every candidate and every search is different, there are some things candidates consistently wish employers understood. Read the rest of this entry »