Be the Person, Recruiters love

Top mistakes when talking to a recruiter

Clueless about the Company: Before you have a conversation with a recruiter, do your research! LinkedIn is your best friend here. Find out what the company does, who they are, and why they're cool (think: cool projects, awesome office vibes). This shows you're actually interested, not just spraying resumes everywhere.
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Fake It 'til You Make It (Not!): Be yourself! Recruiters can sniff out a phony a mile away. Focus on your unique skills and experiences that make you the perfect fit. These two emails will show you the difference between getting hired & rejected.
Robot Talk: Ditch the fancy words that would confuse your grandma. Speak clearly and keep it short and sweet. Don't read it from a scripted answer. Recruiters can tell! Write down the key points of your story, but tell it like you would to a friend. Aim for 2-3 minute answers, tops. Practice with a friend who doesn't understand your field of study – they'll help you ditch the jargons.
Putting Yourself Down: Don't be shy about things you're still learning. Recruiters love a growth mindset! Talk about what you're working on to improve, not what you're missing.

Be the Person Recruiter Wants!

Job Description Decoding: Read the job description carefully. See what skills they're looking for? Highlight those skills in your conversation with the recruiter! Here's the trick samyukta used in her job interview.
Here are some ATS-Best Practices according to Top Tech Recruiter

ATS Do's:

Focus on roles posted within the last 24 hours or at least within the last week.