Are recruiters typically apathetic (or unempathetic - not as nice or friendly) once you have signed the offer?

Anonymous

September 20,2021 at 8:34PM UTC

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Are recruiters typically apathetic (or unempathetic - not as nice or friendly) once you have signed the offer?

My recruiter was super nice when she was trying to hire me, but now after I signed the offer, it's like I am talking to Emily Charlton (the snooty assistant in the Devil wears Prada).

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AnonymousSeptember 20,2021 at 8:46PM UTC
Now the hard part for your recruiter is over. She has successfully recruited you.
The on boarding process and interaction will most likely be handled electronically and HR will most likely handle your orientation and handoff to your supervisor.
AnonymousSeptember 20,2021 at 10:12PM UTC
The previous recruiters I have worked with before were really nice. I am taken aback by this one. Granted, this is a bigger company.
AnonymousSeptember 20,2021 at 10:24PM UTC
I'm sorry to say, but for MOST recruiters (not all), it's a sales job. Once they get you in....
I have experienced what you have. And usually, it's ending way before the job. Once they get my resume, I'm ghosted.
FGB userSeptember 20,2021 at 11:01PM UTC
100% accurate
Tanika (Nika) Vasquez - (she/her)September 20,2021 at 11:58PM UTC
I believe that to be true. Recruiters at my organization are nicer to people they are trying to hire than the people that already work at the organization.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 21,2021 at 8:21AM UTC
Typically, once you sign the offer letter, you are moved to On Boarding and that's a different group. I don't really know that much about on boarding so wouldn't really be able to help you through that process.