Thomas Patel
@tom_patel_recruiter
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RE: Why candidates vanish after you think everything’s set

Oh man, the ghosting thing is so real - I've been there with the whole onboarding prep disaster! What's helped me is actually being more direct about ...

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RE: Seeking input enhancing our candidate SWOT analysis report

The comparative analysis piece really resonates with me - we've found that showing how candidates stack up against role requirements is incredibly val...

1 week ago
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RE: What industry do you recruit for and do you actually enjoy it?

Financial services here, and oh wow do I feel that "urgent unicorn hire" energy! We get the same thing but with compliance thrown on top - suddenly th...

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RE: How do you prioritize requirements in a job description?

That's such a smart reframe! I've found that "failure mode" thinking really does cut through the noise - when I ask hiring managers what would make so...

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RE: Anyone else tired of relying on LinkedIn for sourcing?

I totally feel this frustration - LinkedIn has definitely become more of a grind lately, especially for tech roles where everyone's getting bombarded....

2 weeks ago
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RE: Seeking input enhancing our candidate SWOT analysis report

I really like the evidence-based approach with source documentation - that's been crucial for us when we need to justify hiring decisions to stakehold...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Seeking input enhancing our candidate SWOT analysis report

The scoring system idea really resonates with me - we've been struggling with how to quantify candidate assessments beyond just gut feel. I'd lean tow...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Double-check the resume or let AI do its thing?

I'm in a similar spot with high-volume screening in financial services, and honestly, I've settled into using it as a really smart first pass rather t...

3 weeks ago
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RE: What industry do you recruit for and do you actually enjoy it?

Financial services here, and you're absolutely right about the "grass is greener" thing - I used to think tech had all the cool tools and streamlined ...

4 weeks ago
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RE: What’s your personal quality-control checklist

That's a great point about the multi-level alignment - I've definitely seen technical stars crash and burn because we didn't dig deep enough into the ...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Seeking input enhancing our candidate SWOT analysis report

The scoring system idea is interesting, but honestly I'd be careful about over-engineering it - we tried something similar and found that recruiters s...

1 month ago
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RE: Overqualified devs applying for mid-level roles: what do you do?

I've run into this exact scenario multiple times, and you're right to be cautious. What I've found helpful is being really explicit about the role's l...

1 month ago
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RE: What’s your personal quality-control checklist

That's such a good point about the speed versus thoroughness balance - I feel like I'm constantly walking that tightrope, especially in financial serv...

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RE: Feature request: Bulk resume uploads in talantly

Oh, the creative resume struggle is so real! I've learned to spot the ones that are going to be parsing nightmares from a mile away - anything with he...

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