Hello everyone.
This is one of those reflective write-ups that stem from frustration, anger, and dangerously low patience.
I work in the Human Resources Department. Specifically, Talent Acquisition.
Now I know the universal belief — HR does nothing all day.
And I’ll be honest — I’m not entirely against that statement. I see where it comes from. In fact, that belief is what got me into HR in the first place. From the outside, it genuinely looked like a great place to be.
But the thing is — we actually do a lot.
And someday I’ll sit down and explain our chaos in detail. But today is not an educational day. Today is a venting day.
Because I work in Recruitment — the front line of HR — and I have hated recruitment with all my gut in every organization I’ve worked in.
No matter where you go, recruitment remains the same species of madness.
Applications Are Everywhere
HR receives job applications everywhere.
Email.
Phone number.
WhatsApp.
Instagram.
If people know you work in HR, you’ll get a message from someone’s cousin looking for a “good company.”
If you frequently use a public toilet, I can bet someone will stick their résumé on the back of the door.
It’s my job to hire people.
But that doesn’t mean I can hire just anybody.
And no — that’s not me demeaning you or calling you unworthy. Organizations have specific open positions. My job is to fill those positions — not manufacture new ones because someone sent me a CV with hope attached.
You might share your profile with me and I might not have a role for you.
That’s not entitlement.
That’s structure.
Things That Do NOT Get You a Job
Let’s simplify everyone’s life.
1. Sending CVs When There’s No Opening
Yes, your résumé gets “stored for future openings.”
But HR is also, unfortunately, human.
If a role opens 7 months later, we may not remember your profile. We’ll prioritize real-time applicants. We also don’t know if you’re still job hunting.
Your profile won’t be prioritized.
2. Long Emotional Emails
We don’t care. Trust me. We don’t.
As long as it’s in your CV, we don’t need your life philosophy in the email body.
3. 27-Page CVs
I don’t care if you’re the President of the United States of Mars — you are not senior enough to have a seven-page CV.
Three pages max.
Anything beyond that should come with photographic evidence of you being held at gunpoint by Satan.
4. CV ≠ Life Story
It’s a Curriculum Vitae. Not your autobiography.
We skim CVs to match skills. A keyword-heavy summary CV will get picked over a beautifully written paragraph CV — simply because efficiency wins.
5. Use ChatGPT Wisely
If I get one more email with “(insert role description)” left in it, I’m starting a war.
Proofread your AI assistance.
6. Have Less Confidence
I see people with 2 years of experience applying for CEO roles.
I’ve had accounting professionals apply to jobs requiring MBBS degrees.
Look in the mirror. Hand on heart. Ask yourself if you’re qualified.
If you have to look away — don’t apply.
7. Fake Reasons for Job Change
Your reason cannot be “to contribute to your company.”
Nobody wakes up peacefully and thinks —
Hmm. Let me contribute to this organization today.
Tell us the real reason.
We respect honesty more than rehearsed loyalty.
8. “The Link Doesn’t Work”
Yes. It does.
Links work perfectly fine.
If you can’t access them, you’re probably not up to date with technology — which is not a hiring advantage.
9. Naming Your CV “CV.pdf”
Please save it with your full name.
We download hundreds.
“CV.pdf” helps no one. Least of all you.
The Point Everyone Misses
Recruitment isn’t about rejecting people.
It’s about matching the right people to the right roles.
We want you to get jobs.
Just… help us help you.
Because behind every unopened CV is not arrogance — just bandwidth exhaustion and role alignment reality.
And behind every recruiter rant like this — is someone who actually does want candidates to win.
Just not through chaos.
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