Job hunting is exhausting. Scrolling endlessly through LinkedIn, curating resumes and waiting for that one HR call can feel like a never-ending loop. But what’s even more difficult is landing your dream job. Recently, a techie, Abhishek Nair, listed six reasons on X (formerly Twitter), citing why job seekers face rejections and fail to work in their desired companies. The reasons are based on the insights given to him by a “recruiter friend." The first point highlighted zero practical experience posing a threat to job opportunities.

Elaborating on the topic, the techie wrote, “If your resume or portfolio lacks solid projects, you don’t deserve a job. You don’t need to build the next Facebook or Twitter, but a calculator app won’t cut it either. Build decent projects that push your limits while showcasing your skills at the same time!"

Next, Abhishek Nair discouraged “applying blindly… to every job listing". Instead, he recommended customising the resume and cover letter and applying to specific jobs.

Zero personal brand can be another pet peeve among recruiters. “The easiest way to stand out is to show your work publicly. Write about what you’re learning, share your projects, or just document your journey — even if you’re a beginner," explained the techie.

The fourth point involved building your networking game. “If you’re not building relationships with recruiters or hiring managers on X, LinkedIn, or Discord communities, you’re making your job search 10x harder," warned the professional.

Additionally, Abhishek Nair urged viewers to avoid overusing buzzwords in the resume. According to him, “generic adjectives" like “what tools you use and what impact you make" leave an impression on the recruiter.

On a final note, the techie advised not to wait endlessly for a job opportunity as the best deal “comes to those who are already in motion."

The internet had mixed opinions on the topic.

A user pointed out that “problem-solving" skills are a must.

“The way I see it: Don’t stay still; the stagnant won’t progress," said another

Many found the post “really helpful"

Disagreeing with the techie, a person commented, “What do you expect from a fresher who recently graduated?"

Echoing a similar sentiment, an individual wrote, “I have made connections with HR, but that doesn’t help as they have just protocols to follow, and there is no possibility of getting noticed for your technical skills."

What are your thoughts on this?