A hiring manager rejects every profile without explaining why. How would you respond?
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Request a short calibration meeting using several rejected profiles and ask for specific, job-related evidence behind each decision. Revisit must-have skills, acceptable tradeoffs, compensation, and market availability. Agree on a scored evaluation rubric and ask the manager to assess a small calibrated batch before increasing sourcing volume. Document changed criteria and communicate them to the recruiting team. Avoid repeatedly sending similar candidates or silently narrowing the search based on vague preferences. Track whether clearer feedback improves shortlist-to-interview conversion.
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