India, July 13 -- Applying for a remote job is often seen as a way to remove geographical barriers. However, one job seeker's LinkedIn post has raised questions about whether location still plays a role in the hiring process, even for roles advertised as remote.

The user claimed several of their applications were rejected within minutes, leading them to believe their PIN code, rather than their qualifications, may have been the deciding factor.

The post was shared by LinkedIn user Saadat Husain, who said they had applied for dozens of remote jobs this year.

The caption read, "I applied to dozens of remote jobs this year. I got auto rejected from at least six of them in literally two minutes. Not because of my resume. Because of my PIN ...