How To Interpret 8 Of The Most Common Things Tech Hiring Managers Say
Dice, Friday, July 26th, 2024
It can be difficult to read between the lines during the hiring process, especially when managers make vague comments or set arbitrary deadlines that can leave you wondering where you really stand with them.
The truth is that companies have to evaluate an average of 34 qualified candidates for each open position, leaving applicants hanging for weeks. 'If a hiring manager says they will be in touch to schedule next steps, that's a good sign,' noted Jovena Natal, tech recruiter and founder of Clutch Talent. 'Anything vague is not worth trying to decipher.'
Despite that ambiguity, you can still pick up on what a hiring manager might be thinking. In the spirit of full transparency, here's how to interpret some of the more common things that tech hiring managers say.