Give a person a job you help them pay some bills, teach them how to find a career and you provide them with sustenance for life!
As an applicant, you need to show recruiters that you have the skills, experience and knowledge that they need, and provide the evidence of this in a tailored application.
(n.) One who, or that which, recruits.
The naysayer has a place in your life, but if that is someone that you are considering to be your friend, do they truly add value in your life?