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Muhammad Tahir
Muhammad Tahir

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What Developers Wish Recruiters Understood

As a Technical Recruiter, I’ve spent years speaking with developers, hiring managers, and tech leaders across multiple industries.

One thing I’ve learned:

Many great candidates are missed — not because they lack skills, but because recruiters and developers often speak different languages.

Here are a few things recruiters should understand better:

✅ A GitHub profile can tell more than a CV sometimes
✅ “5+ years required” doesn’t always equal skill level
✅ Tech stacks evolve fast — learning ability matters
✅ Long hiring processes often lose top engineering talent
✅ Generic outreach messages rarely work

And for developers:

A well-written LinkedIn profile, clear project visibility, and honest communication can significantly improve opportunities.

I’m curious:

What is one thing you wish recruiters understood better about developers?

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