Tool 08 · Interview Prep
Recruiter vs Hiring Manager Router
The same interview question lands differently with a recruiter than with the hiring manager. Pick a question, get both versions, and see what each side is actually screening for.
To the Recruiter
To the Hiring Manager
Why this matters
A recruiter's job is to screen out candidates who won't fit the role or the comp band. A hiring manager's job is to evaluate craft, judgment, and team fit. The same truthful answer can read as polished to one and evasive to the other. Knowing which side you're talking to lets you pitch the same facts in the right register.