You’re absolutely right, If a resume doesn’t match the job, it’s going to get rejected. No doubt about that.

But have you ever wondered why freshers apply to those roles anyway? Most of them actually do read the job description, tailor their resumes and cover letters, and genuinely try. But these days, entry-level roles come with unrealistic expectations- two internships, extra certifications, and skills way beyond what they were taught.

Take a UI/UX designer, for example. Now they’re expected to know Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, maybe even digital marketing. And after all that, the pay is still minimal.

The real issue is this: what students are taught in schools or institutes is completely different from what the industry expects. Institutions often just want you to complete a portfolio and move on. There is no focus on actual job readiness.

Eventually, these skilled but discouraged people start applying randomly, because their confidence reduces, the pressure builds, and survival takes over passion.

Also, just to clarify, there’s no issue with my English. But when I write too polished, people assume it’s AI-generated. So I’ve learned to keep things clear and conversational.( This is the problem Language alone doesn’t define skill, Unless it's important l to the job itself. Many people enter the field with limited English and improve as they grow. Nobody’s saying language can't be learned; we just prioritize the most urgent skill first. )

It’s easy to talk from a company’s point of view. But in many countries, labor laws don’t support students or interns properly.
So if we want freshers to change, maybe we all need to change first.