09/17/2026
One thing I hated when I was working in the field was recruiters who acted like I should feel lucky they called me.
Like it was some honor and privilege to be speaking with them.
It’s completely backwards.
You’re not doing a candidate a favor by calling them.
You’re asking for their time.
You’re asking them to tell you about their experience, their goals, their pay, their family situation and sometimes why they’re unhappy where they are.
Then you’re asking them to trust you with a decision that could affect a huge part of their life.
Their paycheck.
Their shift.
Their commute.
Their family.
Their career.
That trust isn’t automatically given to you because your title says Recruiter.
You have to earn it.
Be transparent about the job.
Tell them the pay.
Tell them the shift.
Tell them what you know about the company.
Tell them what you don’t know.
Don’t twist their words.
Don’t make promises you can’t keep.
And don’t talk down to somebody because you happen to be the person holding the job order.
Your job as a recruiter is not to make candidates prove they deserve your attention.
Your job is to earn enough trust that they’re comfortable letting you represent them.
Then figure out whether their skills, experience and expectations actually fit what your client needs.
I came from blue collar maintenance and controls before I ever became a recruiter.
I remember exactly what it feels like being on the other side of that phone.
Candidates aren’t a product.
They’re people trusting you with their livelihood.
Act accordingly.
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