I applied for an account executive job late last night, I am extremely qualified for this role and it's in the same industry that I am working in now. I'm actually working for one of their competitors. I woke up this morning to an automated email which stated they will not be moving forward with my candidacy due to better applicants.

I was born in Canada but have a foreign sounding name, I go by a nickname which is easier to pronounce. Could that be the reason why they aren't moving forward?

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Or could this be a fake job to show investors that the company is "growing".

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You be overqualified for the position. I have nearly a decade of experience in some demanding industries, it’s difficult for me to get a callback.

Stay optimistic!

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Hiring is crazy right now. A.I. is going to make it even more crazy imo. You’ve gotta have an in with the hiring manager personally or you’re such a long shot for anything these days. S*it is broken if you ask me.

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My current thoughts are back to basics. Which, in my opinion, most do not know. Scout out, join "in person" networking where groups you can offer help and meet contacts. It takes time. In other words, it's a full time job finding a full time job.

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I’ve been getting the same responses. The company Could be posting the job because they have to but already are hiring within their company.

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That’s a really good point. It’s a waste of everyone’s time by having to do that imo.

I’ve had the same problem with what I’d describe as an “Irish Canadian” name, I’ve received a handful of very quick auto rejections recently.

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I doubt it has to do with your name, maybe it was God keeping you from following a lead that could cause you more trouble in the long run? I have been happy some doors were shut now that I look back on them, but it takes perspective, and wisdom. ❤️‍🔥💖🙏

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Welcome to the bias and buddy system .this is one of the symptoms of the detoxification of This country not putting putting the person that truthly worthy .good luck

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How many people applied to the job? Did you meet 100% of the qualifications? Do you have experience in an actual AE role?
It sounds like you just didn’t pass the ATS (or they may have just filled the role).
I very much doubt that it is because of your name.

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I applied again twice on Friday, and got automated messages today, a Saturday both stating rejection of my application. What's weird is that all three rejection emails came at 5:45am exactly. They're not even looking at applications.

I have heard of groups posting opportunities because they have to, but in reality, the manager knows who they want to hire, so the job is not actually real/there is no job opportunity because it will be filled by whoever the manager wants.

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Here’s my recent experience for comparison and potentially what could have happened. I applied for a position I also am extremely qualified for (I have 10 years experience) in addition to that I had a referral but I was never given an interview because the company ended up getting 5 internal applicants and decided not to look at external candidates. The job market is extremely brutal and confusing right now.

The first two things that come to mind: 1. They already found a candidate, or 2. They might want an outsider’s fresh take on their business. I wouldn’t jump to conclusions about your name. Half the time when I’m clicking through resumes and making decisions based on first impressions I don’t even notice or remember the name at the top.

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