Posted on Sep 3, 2016
The Difference Between Recruiters and Hiring Managers
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Many job seekers – not just military service members transitioning to civilian careers – are confused by the different roles of corporate recruiters and hiring managers. When applying for an open position at a company, researching a point of contact, or when networking your way into an employer, you’ll see different titles and roles under the Human Resources Department umbrella.
Recruiters and hiring managers are both charged with talent (employee) sourcing for the company, and have these functions in common:
They understand the company culture, business and goals, and seek candidates who will support the business and fit in the organization.
They want to find the right candidate for the job.
They may both use online job applications, applicant-tracking programs, and review candidates’ social media presence in deciding which applicants to pursue.
Here is where they are often different:
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Recruiters and hiring managers are both charged with talent (employee) sourcing for the company, and have these functions in common:
They understand the company culture, business and goals, and seek candidates who will support the business and fit in the organization.
They want to find the right candidate for the job.
They may both use online job applications, applicant-tracking programs, and review candidates’ social media presence in deciding which applicants to pursue.
Here is where they are often different:
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The Difference Between Recruiters and Hiring Managers
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Terms can be confusing sometimes in private sector or public sector. Here's my experience
In private sector a recruiter is trying to fill a staffing requirement with a well qualified applicant. The recruiter may be a corporate employee or a contractor. Their responsibility ends when the requirement is filled. A hiring manager owns the open requirement. They can extend a binding job offer to an applicant. In many companies HR provides the applicants. The hiring manager reviews resumes and conducts interviews. Sometimes other employees help the hiring manager with resume reviews and interviews. The hiring manager's responsibility starts when you are hired.
In government service recruiters are seldom used--at least in DOD. HR people may screen applicants before referring to hiring manager. Hiring manager is about the same as public sector. At higher pay grades the hiring manager's decision may be subject to GO/SES review.
In private sector a recruiter is trying to fill a staffing requirement with a well qualified applicant. The recruiter may be a corporate employee or a contractor. Their responsibility ends when the requirement is filled. A hiring manager owns the open requirement. They can extend a binding job offer to an applicant. In many companies HR provides the applicants. The hiring manager reviews resumes and conducts interviews. Sometimes other employees help the hiring manager with resume reviews and interviews. The hiring manager's responsibility starts when you are hired.
In government service recruiters are seldom used--at least in DOD. HR people may screen applicants before referring to hiring manager. Hiring manager is about the same as public sector. At higher pay grades the hiring manager's decision may be subject to GO/SES review.
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I never met a hiring manager and I never heard the term before today. I had met recruiters before and head hunters which helped me with interviews many decades ago SP5 Mark Kuzinski.
Hopefully the information you posted will benefit many transitioning service members.
Hopefully the information you posted will benefit many transitioning service members.
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SP5 Mark Kuzinski
Thank you LTC Stephen F. - I hope it does and like you, I have never heard of a hiring manager - Maybe that's why I'm retired!!
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the difference is... one is buying you ( the Military) and the other is you selling your abilities and qualifications (Civilian) ...
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