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Is it just me or?
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It could mean a variety of things. I’ve received rejection emails as quickly as 15 minutes after applying and KNOW that’s an automatic rejection from the ATS.
It could be they already have enough candidates for the role and haven’t taken the job posting down yet. It could be they are looking for skills you don’t have listed on your resume. It could be that the job is a fishing expedition by HR to “see what’s out there” without actually wanting to hire.
It feels so personal, these rejection emails that are now usually written by an AI entity, but it’s not always you. In the current economy, rejections are just part
of the application process and don’t always mean you aren’t qualified or a good fit for the role.
Keep applying and remember that having a connection to the company you are applying to is usually always a better way to get your resume seen versus just applying online or through LinkedIn.
Good luck!
I appreciate it. I thought it was weird cause I applied for a data analyst job when I’m in a data analyst position now. And I have a referral there too. I agree with you on who knows what it is abt tho
Chief
This auto rejection by ATS is a myth. Recruiters look at all applications as their goal is to find the best person. They go through the system and click reject on any resumes they don’t think are a fit. Could happen quickly if you applied during business hours. It’s not a mystery.
Chief
I know what ATS is for. Ask your recruiters if they actually trust it to filter out resumes. They don’t. The fact that it’s sold as a marketing tactic doesn’t mean anyone actually uses it. You admitted yourself that it’s not good at sorting so why would they?
I’m sure you don’t use 90% of features in Excel either. No qualified resume is rejected by ATS automatically. If your resume was rejected, it’s because they don’t want interview you.
It could mean you're not a fit for the job 🤷♀️