# Netizens report a number of recruitment companies that have read and not returned
The issue of job seekers receiving no response from recruitment companies after submitting their resumes has been a hot topic on Chinese social media platforms. Some netizens argue that it is normal for HR departments to receive hundreds of job applications each day and do not have the time to reply to all of them, while others believe that recruiters who read but do not respond should be more polite in their rejections.
10 July 2023
One Weibo user (@white deer video report) recently shared a report on his account about a netizen who posted a message expressing frustration at the lack of response from multiple recruitment companies after submitting his resume. The post sparked discussion among Chinese netizens, with some arguing that job seekers should be more selective in their applications and carefully read the requirements before applying, while others argued that it is unprofessional for HR departments to simply read but not respond.
The issue of read-not-reply has also been discussed on Chinese news platforms such as Headline News~, where one article shared advice on what a great resume should do in order to attract potential employers. The article suggests that job seekers should tailor their resumes to the specific requirements of each position and focus on their strengths and achievements.
In addition, some Chinese netizens have called for greater professionalism from HR departments, arguing that it is unprofessional for them to simply read but not respond. Others have criticized job seekers who take issue with read-not-reply as "giant babies" and argued that HR departments are under no obligation to reply to every application they receive.
Overall, the issue of read-not-reply has sparked debate among Chinese netizens and raised questions about the responsibilities of both job seekers and recruitment companies in the hiring process.