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Dear South African DHL recruiters, I need you to hear me.

I have been looking for work for a long time.

I have submitted countless applications. I have uploaded my CV, completed forms, answered screening questions and pressed “Apply.”

And then… silence.

Not even a “Thank you for applying.” Not even a “Unfortunately, you were unsuccessful.”

Just silence.

I understand that companies receive hundreds, sometimes thousands, of applications. I understand that recruiters are under pressure and cannot personally respond to everyone.

But I also want people to remember that there is a human being on the other side of every application.

I have experience.

I have worked in customer service, call centres, customer care, administration, facilitation and quality assurance. I have worked for MultiChoice, I have worked in hospitality, and I have gained experience dealing with people, solving problems and working under pressure.

I am not asking anyone to employ me because they feel sorry for me.

I am asking for one opportunity to prove myself.

Give me an interview. Give me a chance to sit across from you and explain what I can bring to your organisation.

If I am not the right candidate, tell me. I can accept rejection.

What is difficult is being invisible.

So I am putting myself out there publicly.

My name is Simon Nqubuka. I am ready to work. I am ready to learn. I am ready to contribute.

If you are a recruiter, HR professional, business owner or hiring manager and you know of an opportunity suitable for my experience, please contact me or share this post.

Maybe my next application shouldn't disappear into another inbox.

Maybe it should finally reach the person who says:

“Let's give this man a chance.”

That is all I'm asking for.

An opportunity.