From what I've seen, the problem is that HR only knows what to look for from the job description given by the hiring manager. Typical HR personnel don't have the technical background to properly identify candidates, so you get to play buzzword bingo.
The sad truth is that I know many people in HR as well as hiring managers who weed out resumes for completely arbitrary reasons.
The sad truth is that I know many people in HR as well as hiring managers who weed out resumes for completely arbitrary reasons.