A blunt take on why your job applications might be getting ignored

A blunt take on why your job applications might be getting ignored - Memes on Aviaclip

This social media post from user Kestin offers a cynical perspective on the modern job market. The text suggests that the reason many qualified candidates struggle to secure employment is not due to flaws in their resumes or CVs, but rather because companies frequently prioritize hiring personal connections, such as friends and relatives, over external applicants. The post highlights the common frustration surrounding nepotism and the importance of professional networking in the hiring process, resonating with those who feel that traditional application methods are often ineffective in a competitive job landscape.

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isabela.carvalhoNewcomerSep 26, 2026

Nah. If 1 position is open and there are 300 candidates, you have a small chance. Even with experience and great education there are probably people with even more experience and better education.

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marco36NewcomerSep 26, 2026

When I hired people, I always put a huge premium on hiring known quantities. Much less risky than hiring some rando. Building a strong network should be one of your career priorities.

realjackNewcomerSep 26, 2026

Revised: Even better yet find, stalk and befriend your potential future boss. In case he has his pet projects and you help him you are golden. 1. Find an HR girl/guy in the corporate site or LinkedIn. 2. Stalk her/his FB/Insta. 3. Meet her/him in his hobby/recreational place. 4.

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the_nikosNewcomerSep 26, 2026

And sometimes your brain shuts down during tech screening, and you look like a drooling moron, instead of easily answering an easy question. Me, that was me, today.

emma_23xNewcomerSep 26, 2026

You just got replaced. That's it. Depends on what country you live, you was replaced by: A) Robots / AI B) Inmigrants who do it cheaper without complains C) Friends and Family of the bosses. D) You live in a socialist country, all the jobs are -publics- by the state, there's no p

lucatorres18NewcomerSep 26, 2026

No, AI can't directly hire another AI.. just yet.

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reallingNewcomerSep 26, 2026

the problem is that you don't have friends

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realmehmetNewcomerSep 26, 2026

Or hear me out there are just a lot of diffrent other people to hire

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realzofiaNewcomerSep 26, 2026

Make cv. Get ai to improve it. Use generated ai, ask other ai to improve it. Repeat several times until back at first ai. Add tons of buzzwords, put them in the cv in white so humans don't see it but ai does. Profit

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andrea68NewcomerSep 26, 2026

1. Find an HR girl/guy in the corporate site or LinkedIn. 2. Stalk her/his FB/Insta. 3. Meet her/him in his hobby/recreational place. 4. Befriend. 5. Get a job.