Why You Should Never Send Your CV via Gmail

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Three months back, I applied to a game studio. Not that I was a great match, but the demographics were on my side: Very few developers possessed the deadly combination of C++, C#, Node JS, and Mobile development technology in my geography.

Throughout my 20 years long career, I prevented myself from becoming a software manager. I never got promoted.

Developers, Do Not Get Promoted

I wanted to remain a steadfast developer because only technical prowess could one day empower my great escape: side project entrepreneurship.

With my experience, I was sure of an interview call.

I sent my application to the Human Resources email via Gmail.

Three weeks passed, I heard back nothing. I sent a follow-up email using a different subject line, and the HR got back to me:

“Unfortunately the position is recently filled up. By the way, when did you apply?”

I forwarded him the same e-mail again when he responded: ”Yeah, I got this one, but the earlier one was in my Spam folder. Gmail quarantined it because…