Why do people in the region have this gatekeeper mentality where they ask for your cv to share within their network and then disappear?

It seems they genuinely enjoy getting attention because no one gives them more attention than a job seeker desperate for an opportunity.

No wonder attrition rate in the region is one of the highest ; when people hire their buddies instead of actual talent for the role, poor performance is inevitable.

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It’s not that deep. Expecting people to do anything for you at all when you’re a stranger to them is delusional. Everyone hires their buddies globally, that’s why 80% of jobs aren’t posted on job boards.

Everyone going through the networking route knows it’s a numbers game, labeling people living in a certain place just because it’s not working out too well for you is pitiful.

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I mean simply sharing the cv in the network is a massive help but people here are selective and they don't want to share their network with you professionally unless you can offer something in return. Back home, even strangers valued the company and the role fit more than creating a band of sychophants.

Worked in the US then London, and trust me, it’s all the same disheartening and deceiving approach lol. Best of luck with your search though!

Yeah, really disappointed with the region, people, their behaviours and attitudes towards those in need in general.

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