It’s you, not them.

Roses are red, your recruitment is blue,
Your candidate declined...it’s not them, it’s you. 😬

Dear companies:
It’s not them. It’s you. 👀

I keep hearing that it’s a company’s market right now and that brands are “dripping in applicants”.

And yet…
❌ The best talent is not responding to your InMails
❌ You’re getting declines from strong candidates
❌ Top talent is choosing other brands
❌ Offers aren’t sticking

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to pause and look inward.

Your hiring process is actually the problem.
Not the talent.
Not the market.

Slow timelines, unclear roles, misaligned interviews, or a disconnected candidate experience will cost you the people you actually want to hire.

Great candidates have options, even in a “down” market.

And they’re paying attention. 👀

When great talent opts out, it’s a signal your hiring approach needs a reset.