The Mistake That Gets Your CV Rejected in 10 Seconds | Joel Anaman
Wed Feb 04 2026
Most people are job hunting the wrong way, and that’s why they keep getting rejected.In this episode of Unscripted, Joel Anaman breaks down why sending out dozens of applications isn’t enough, how recruiters actually think, and what turns an average CV into one that gets interviews.Joel Anaman shares: – Why job hunting is a sales process, not a numbers game – The real reason your CV isn’t getting callbacks – How to position your experience so recruiters defend you to hiring managers – Why applying late quietly kills your chances – When it makes sense to work for free, and when it doesn’t – How small “career cushions” unlock bigger risks and faster growth – Why exploration beats waiting to “find your passion.”This conversation is for: – Early-career professionals – People stuck in rejection cycles – Anyone trying to break into better roles, companies, or industries – Africans trying to compete in global job marketsCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters04:49 University, Pharmacy & Early Career Confusion11:17 Working Unpaid & Taking Calculated Risks17:23 Why Most Job Applications Fail20:45 Why Most CVs Never Get Interviews30:39 How He Spent 9 Months Pursuing One Role36:49 A Cold Outreach Strategy That Actually Works48:56 Why Your Career Is Bigger Than Job Search53:12 The Real Reasons People Don’t Get Hired58:42 How to Prepare Properly for Interviews01:06:40 – Financial Negotiation During Interviews01:14:35 Where to Find Legit Job Opportunities01:23:02 Final Seven QuestionsSupport the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com/rayganofficialCONNECT WITH JOELInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayanamanX - https://x.com/jayanamanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelanamanTikTok - http://tiktok.com/@jayanamantokCareer Wheel: http://mycareerwheel.com/Wheeler100 Career Accelerator: https://wheeler100.mycareerwheel.com/Mande: http://mande.ai/CONNECT WITH RAYGAN:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rayganofficialTwitter - https://twitter.com/rayganofficialLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reaganmarfo/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayganofficial?_t=ZM-8tHBftDyYdx&_r=1🎵 Music used in this video is from Epidemic Sound.Get 30 days free using this link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gu55sw🎧 Listen till the end.Subscribe for more unfiltered career, leadership, and life conversations. See you next Wednesday!
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Most people are job hunting the wrong way, and that’s why they keep getting rejected.In this episode of Unscripted, Joel Anaman breaks down why sending out dozens of applications isn’t enough, how recruiters actually think, and what turns an average CV into one that gets interviews.Joel Anaman shares: – Why job hunting is a sales process, not a numbers game – The real reason your CV isn’t getting callbacks – How to position your experience so recruiters defend you to hiring managers – Why applying late quietly kills your chances – When it makes sense to work for free, and when it doesn’t – How small “career cushions” unlock bigger risks and faster growth – Why exploration beats waiting to “find your passion.”This conversation is for: – Early-career professionals – People stuck in rejection cycles – Anyone trying to break into better roles, companies, or industries – Africans trying to compete in global job marketsCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters04:49 University, Pharmacy & Early Career Confusion11:17 Working Unpaid & Taking Calculated Risks17:23 Why Most Job Applications Fail20:45 Why Most CVs Never Get Interviews30:39 How He Spent 9 Months Pursuing One Role36:49 A Cold Outreach Strategy That Actually Works48:56 Why Your Career Is Bigger Than Job Search53:12 The Real Reasons People Don’t Get Hired58:42 How to Prepare Properly for Interviews01:06:40 – Financial Negotiation During Interviews01:14:35 Where to Find Legit Job Opportunities01:23:02 Final Seven QuestionsSupport the Show: https://buymeacoffee.com/rayganofficialCONNECT WITH JOELInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayanamanX - https://x.com/jayanamanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelanamanTikTok - http://tiktok.com/@jayanamantokCareer Wheel: http://mycareerwheel.com/Wheeler100 Career Accelerator: https://wheeler100.mycareerwheel.com/Mande: http://mande.ai/CONNECT WITH RAYGAN:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rayganofficialTwitter - https://twitter.com/rayganofficialLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reaganmarfo/Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rayganofficial?_t=ZM-8tHBftDyYdx&_r=1🎵 Music used in this video is from Epidemic Sound.Get 30 days free using this link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/gu55sw🎧 Listen till the end.Subscribe for more unfiltered career, leadership, and life conversations. See you next Wednesday!