Why Your Resume Is Not Getting Shortlisted

Discover the real reasons why your resume isn't getting shortlisted and learn how to fix them.

01 There's Too Much Noise Your resume "looks" awesome, but so do many others. For an SDE-2 role, I've personally seen 8500+ resumes in less than a week. Can you imagine reading them all while managing interviews, offers, and more? Reality: You're competing against thousands. Looking good isn't enough. You need to stand out. 02 Recruiters Filter for Signals Recruiters filter for signals: Prestigious institutions (IITs, NITs, BITs), renowned companies, popular speakers or online channels, notable open source contributions. Most freshers won't clear this early filter. Fix it: Build your…

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• Senthilnathan Thirumurugan

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