Ask HN: Why do companies not want to hire me?
As a hiring manager, it&#x27;s probably nothing you&#x27;re doing wrong.  There are so many applications for roles, that most get a cursory glance in the first instance.  I try and do all the initial application reviews myself, and to look properly at each applicant however (a) I know I&#x27;m in a minority and (b) there&#x27;s such variability in how candidates present themselves that despite my best efforts I go a bit blind after too many.<p>If it would help, I&#x27;d happily take a look at your resume and see if I can offer any advice on that would have worked on me (whether that advice is more universally useful I cannot tell you).<p>There are many reasons for rejecting applications, and the specifics about you probably aren&#x27;t even in the top 5. Don&#x27;t take it personally and play the numbers game (high volume of applications) or target hiring managers to get traction (otherwise you&#x27;re likely to have your paperwork reviewes by a recruiter, agent or &quot;hiring team&quot; who are keyword matching at best).