529 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 18 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (96%).
r/recruiting Traffic & Engagement r/recruiting Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/recruiting Most Active Times When r/recruiting Is Most Active
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r/recruiting Flair Performance r/recruiting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Career Advice 4 Recruiters | 114 (21.6%) | 2 |
| ATS, CRM & Other Technology | 103 (19.5%) | 2 |
| Recruitment Chats | 74 (14.0%) | 3 |
| Candidate Sourcing | 51 (9.7%) | 3 |
| Candidate Screening | 40 (7.6%) | 3 |
| Learning & Professional Development | 27 (5.1%) | 2 |
| Human-Resources | 26 (4.9%) | 1 |
| Employment Negotiations | 25 (4.7%) | 1 |
| Off Topic | 25 (4.7%) | 7 |
| Business Development | 19 (3.6%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/recruiting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/recruiting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| recruiters | 61 (11.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| recruiter | 56 (10.6%) | 3 | 5 |
| recruiting | 49 (9.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| job | 48 (9.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| recruitment | 39 (7.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| actually | 35 (6.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| hiring | 33 (6.2%) | 2 | 2 |
32 (6.0%) | 3 | 8 | |
| agency | 29 (5.5%) | 3 | 5 |
| advice | 26 (4.9%) | 3 | 7 |
r/recruiting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/recruiting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/recruiting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/recruiting
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
This candidate had some thoughts to share….
Influx of candidates who do not meet residency requirements??
Anyone else.. tired? How many of you are considering a career change or have done so already?
Dear Lord, how do I deal with H1-B contractors in the contracting world
I am feeling guilty that I recruited a candidate from a better role to my current employer. Anyone recruiter ever felt this way?
Hiring managers assuming the worst in a candidate’s unemployment situation
Management wants an "interview guide" but doesn't really know how recruiting works
New recruiter struggling with validating SWE candidates — how do you spot genuine experience?
Recruiters/TA folks — what are you making right now?
Indeed spent entire budget in 5 days then I added 50% to the budget and it spent in 1 day. No says it wants $21,855 per month When you call the reps they pretend they have no idea whats going on.
r/recruiting Audience Overlap r/recruiting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/recruiting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/recruiting
What's the best time to post on r/recruiting?
Based on posting volume, r/recruiting is most active on Tuesdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/recruiting?
r/recruiting averages 18 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/recruiting get?
Posts on r/recruiting average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/recruiting get most?
On r/recruiting, most posts are text posts (96%)