UK Recruitment Glossary
Hiring Manager
In recruiter context
Different from the recruiter. The recruiter screens; the hiring manager decides. The hiring manager's specific opinion outranks any other voice in the process — including HR. When you're answering interview questions, you're auditioning for them. If you have to pick one person to impress, this is the one.
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