Beyond The Build
Beyond The Build is a podcast about the real, unfiltered experiences of being a software engineer. Hosted by two seasoned engineers, Uma and Ope, we dive into the highs, the lows, and everything in between—from career growth and technical challenges to work-life balance and industry insights. Whether you're an aspiring developer or a seasoned pro, join us as we explore the parts of tech that don’t get talked about enough.
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EP27: 20+ Years in Tech Recruiting (How Hiring Decisions Are Made)
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In this episode of Beyond the Build, we sit down with a seasoned recruiter to unpack what actually happens behind the scenes of tech hiring.
We break down why hiring is really about risk management under uncertainty, why strong candidates still get rejected, and how recruiters and hiring managers evaluate fear, trust, and downside long before they evaluate brilliance.
We cover:
- How hiring funnels actually work and why most decisions are about saying no safely
- The six hidden risks every candidate is evaluated against
- Why resumes that look “strong” still trigger doubt
- How interviews act as risk filters, not talent celebrations
- What recruiters mean when feedback feels vague or nonexistent
- Why ghosting happens and what it usually signals
- How candidates accidentally look risky without realizing it
- Practical ways to de-risk yourself in resumes, interviews, and recruiter calls
If you’ve ever been told you were “a strong candidate” but still didn’t get the offer, this episode explains the part of the process no one teaches you.