Recruiting platforms, ranked worst first by the people who had to use them.
28 people have ranked so far
1WorkdayUpload your resume, then re-enter your work history10An account for every employer9Re-enter work history after resume upload7Status that never updates6Don't use the back button5Autofill, then retype it anyway5No status unless they turn it on5Sixty clicks to apply5Knockout question4Demographic questions twice4Password rules from 20044Logged out after 30 minutes3Easy to send and ignore3Blocked from reapplying3No portal, only email327 ranked
2iCIMSAn account for every employer2Knockout question2Autofill, then retype it anyway2Upload your resume, then re-enter your work history2Status that never updates1Sixty clicks to apply13 ranked
3TaleoUpload your resume, then re-enter your work history4Easy to send and ignore3Autofill, then retype it anyway3Status that never updates2Re-enter work history after resume upload2No status unless they turn it on2Logged out after 30 minutesDon't use the back buttonPassword rules from 200414 ranked
4LinkedIn Easy ApplyEasy to send and ignore6Status that never updates5No status unless they turn it on4Upload your resume, then re-enter your work history4Don't use the back button2Blocked from reapplying2Autofill, then retype it anyway2Re-enter work history after resume upload2Knockout question116 ranked
5GreenhouseUpload your resume, then re-enter your work history5Re-enter work history after resume upload5An account for every employer4Autofill, then retype it anyway4Knockout question3Status that never updates3Logged out after 30 minutes2Sixty clicks to apply2Easy to send and ignore2No status unless they turn it on2Demographic questions twice13 ranked
6LeverAutofill, then retype it anyway3Upload your resume, then re-enter your work history3Status that never updates3Knockout question2Logged out after 30 minutes2Easy to send and ignore2No status unless they turn it on2Re-enter work history after resume upload2Sixty clicks to apply29 ranked
7AshbyEasy to send and ignore2Autofill, then retype it anyway2Upload your resume, then re-enter your work history2No portal, only email1Blocked from reapplying110 ranked
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The rejections everyone gets, the ones you couldn’t make up, and the few that were done properly.
“Unfortunately, after careful consideration, the client have decided to move forward with other candidates whose qualifications more closely align with the current requirements of the position.”
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“Please note, we have received many applications for this role and the search has been very competitive. While we were impressed with your qualifications, it is unfortunate that we won’t be proceeding with your application at this time.”
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“At this time we have decided not to move forward with your application for our [role] position.”
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“We loved you, but the role has been put on hold indefinitely.”
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“We’ve decided to move forward with another candidate.”
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“At this time, the hiring process for this position has been placed on hold.”
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“While we have decided to move forward with another candidate for this specific opening, we would love to keep in touch. If you’re open to it, we’d like to keep your resume and contact info on file so we can reach out the moment a new opportunity opens up that aligns with your expertise.”
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“All the best to you! Best regards, Human Resources [Invalid Variable]”
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“The hiring manager chose to progress candidates whose experience more closely aligned with the specific needs of the role.”
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“While your qualifications are a good match we have decided to go with other candidates.”
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“After reviewing all applications and portfolios, the hiring manager decided to move forward with candidates whose experience and backgrounds are a stronger match for our current needs.”
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“You were our second choice. We’ll let you know if the first one doesn’t work out.”
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“It was a very close call.”
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“I sincerely apologize for the recent change, but I just received an update from leadership that this role is being paused for the next few weeks due to some recent internal changes.”
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“While the role that you applied to closely matches with your skillset, we are moving forward with another candidate.”
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“After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that we have decided not to move forward with your candidacy at this time.”
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“This came down to a matter of timing as this candidate was further along in process and the team felt comfortable making a final decision with this candidate. No addition feedback to provide. They appreciated the work you put into the assignment!”
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“The team is still discussing any 'adjustments’ regarding the needs for this role based on upcoming projects.”
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“I wanted to offer some feedback rather than send a generic rejection. We needed someone comfortable moving between different parts of a small product environment. Your examples showed strong depth in your main language, but less so on the broader areas of tech we will work with.”done properly
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“Unfortunately, you haven’t met the requirements for this position.”
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“[company] is pausing discussions with candidates because they are in the process of extending an offer to a candidate who was further along in the process.”
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“Thank you for your meticulous design assignment that you’ve done. However at this time, we have decided to close the position until a need for it opens up in the future.”
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“The decision has nothing to do with your superior performance.”
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“Wow, that’s an amazing career and unique background.”
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