Can I post a job opening here?
No, the rules say this sub is not for advertising vacancies and direct you to try r/hiring instead.
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r/Recruitment rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Recruitment: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 26,906
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Consultants and professional services operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Link Approval & Self-Promotion: To maintain a high-quality feed, all external links (including LinkedIn, YouTube, and Glassdoor) are filtered for manual moderator approval. Unauthorized self-promotion of products or services is strictly prohibited. This includes offering free trials, demos, or "free" tools. If you wish to share a resource, or are lookong for feedback on your product or idea for a product, please post in the associated megathread. Breaking this rule will result in an instant and permanent ban.
- Recruitment related discussion only: This community has been built as a forum for discussions related to Talent Acquisition or Recruitment best practice, process, systems, etc. Please do not post content not related to this subject as it will be removed. Repeat offenders will be banned.
- No clan/gaming related recruitment: This sub is for the professional hiring industry. Content related to gaming clans, guilds (Clash of Clans, etc.), or in-game recruitment is off-topic and will be removed immediately. Please try r/clanrecruitment for that type of content.
- No cross posting (accepted in comments): Directly linking to posts in other subreddits is not allowed as your primary element of your post. Cross-posts will be removed. This is because we cannot effectively moderate content hosted in other subreddits. You are welcome to **repost** your own content from other subreddits to this subreddit. You can link to other subreddits in comments.
- AI & Automation in MEGATHREAD only: To keep the main feed focused on human strategy, all discussions regarding ChatGPT, LLMs, and AI-driven sourcing must be kept within the pinned Monthly AI Megathread. Individual posts about AI will be redirected.
- Tool Feedback & Market Research in MEGATHREAD only: Are you building a new HR Tech tool? Do you need feedback on your startup or a survey filled out? These belong exclusively in the pinned Monthly Tool & System Improvement Megathread. Standalone "Market Research" posts are considered spam.
- No posting of personal/identifiable information or doxxing: This includes LinkedIn profiles, phone numbers or other contact information (even if it's your own).
- Not a job baord: This sub is not for advertising vacancies. Try other subreddits such as r/hiring
- No Job Seeking or "Hire Me" Posts: This subreddit is for discussing recruitment processes, industry trends, and hiring strategy. It is not a job board. Posts seeking employment, asking for "leads," or offering services as a candidate will be removed. Please use r/jobs, r/hiring, or r/resumes for these requests.
- Follow Reddiquette: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette
- Play nice!: No hostile or agressive content towards other users. This will not be tollerated and result in an immediate ban.
- No AI generated content: We use complex AI detection tools to evaluate posts and comments. Due to the high volume of bot accounts on reddit, any potentially AI generated content will be held for review. While we can appreciate that AI can be a helpful tool to format posts and comments, content generated by AI will result in a temporary ban. Repeated use will result in a permanent ban.
Works well
- Share a specific hiring process challenge you faced and ask the community how they would handle it.
- Write a text post comparing two traditional sourcing methods and invite recruiters to share their experiences.
- Post your product feedback request or survey only in the Monthly Tool and System Improvement Megathread.
- Discuss AI-driven sourcing only inside the Monthly AI Megathread.
Avoid
- Do not post links to your product, free trials, or demos anywhere outside the associated megathread.
- Do not post job advertisements or vacancies here.
- Do not post job seeking requests or hire me style posts.
- Do not cross post by directly linking to posts from other subreddits as your main post.
- Do not post content generated by AI, even if you only used AI to format your text.
- Do not post gaming clan or guild recruitment content.
What r/Recruitment Is For
This community is a forum for discussions related to talent acquisition or recruitment best practice, process, systems, and tools. It is open to all stakeholders, including candidates, agency recruiters, HR and internal recruiters, hiring managers, and recruitment system developers. It is a place to discuss strategy, share advice, or talk about the hiring process. It is not a place to post job ads or seek employment.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for marketing are "Link Approval & Self-Promotion", "AI & Automation in MEGATHREAD only", "Tool Feedback & Market Research in MEGATHREAD only", "No AI generated content", and "Not a job baord". These five rules control what a founder can safely share and where. The "Link Approval & Self-Promotion" rule filters all external links for manual approval and bans unauthorized promotion outright. The megathread rules funnel any product feedback or AI discussion into specific pinned spaces. The "No AI generated content" rule means you cannot use AI tools to write or format your posts. The "Not a job baord" rule keeps the feed clear of vacancy ads.
What To Post
A good post here is a discussion about recruitment strategy, process, or systems that starts a conversation among professionals. You could share a real challenge you faced in talent acquisition and ask how others handle it. You could compare different approaches to sourcing or screening candidates without linking out to a product. If you want feedback on a tool or idea, post only in the pinned Monthly Tool and System Improvement Megathread. If you want to talk about AI in recruitment, post only in the pinned Monthly AI Megathread.
What To Avoid
Avoid any unauthorized self-promotion of products or services, including free trials or demos. Do not post standalone market research or survey requests. Keep AI and automation discussions out of the main feed. Do not post job ads, job seeking requests, or hire me posts. Do not cross post by linking to other subreddits as your primary post. Do not post gaming clan or guild recruitment. Do not post personal or identifiable information, including LinkedIn profiles. Do not use AI to generate your posts or comments.
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Common questions about r/Recruitment
Can I share a link to my recruitment tool?
No, the rules state that unauthorized self-promotion of products or services is strictly prohibited and will result in an instant and permanent ban.
Where do I post my survey or product feedback request?
You must post it in the pinned Monthly Tool and System Improvement Megathread, as standalone market research posts are considered spam.
Can I discuss how AI helps with sourcing candidates?
All discussions regarding ChatGPT, LLMs, and AI-driven sourcing must be kept inside the pinned Monthly AI Megathread.
Can I use AI to format my post?
No, the community uses AI detection tools and any potentially AI generated content will result in a temporary or permanent ban.
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