You've learned about the Big Three questions: salary expectations, timeline, and motivation. Now let's practice turning these conversations into relationship-building opportunities that establish trust and rapport with tech recruiters.
Engagement Message
Which aspect of building recruiter relationships excites you most?
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
When building relationships with tech recruiters, swipe each communication style based on whether it builds trust or damages rapport:
Labels
- Left Label: Builds Trust
- Right Label: Damages Rapport
Left Label Items
- "I appreciate you thinking of me for this role"
- "Let me research that and get back to you with specifics"
- "I'm excited about the technical challenges this company faces"
- "Thanks for the detailed breakdown of the role requirements"
Right Label Items
- "You recruiters are all the same"
- "I don't have time for another screening call"
- "Just send me all the details in an email"
- "I'm only interested if the salary is above $150K"
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
A tech recruiter asks about your timeline. You want to build a long-term relationship. What's your best approach?
A. "I'm actively looking and very interested in this specific opportunity"
B. "I can start whenever - I'm desperate for a new job"
C. "I'm not looking right now, but I'd love to stay connected"
D. "It depends on what other offers come in"
Suggested Answers
- A - Correct
- B
- C
- D
