Rejected inside of 10 seconds

I just submitted my application for a Director of Client Experience position. Within ten seconds of my hitting the "submit application" button, I received an email telling me I'm not qualified. Oh - I am qualified!!! Is this AI doing its' thing? Is this because they filled the position? Or is this "double secret probation?"

Denied in ten seconds

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Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
The ATS did it to you. No one actually saw your resume.

You might want to check out JobScan.co prior to submitting for your next position. Can really help in overcoming the ATS.
FoodForSales
Politicker
0
AE
Jobscan is good!
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
Something on the resume caused the ATS to auto-reject. Did you answer any questions that might of disqualified you?
Lots of times its about work authorization or desired salary
RandyLahey
Politicker
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Account Manager
Yeah I think Salary is what likely triggered it.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
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Rolling 20's all day
That's fucked. Can you still reach out directly to the hiring manager?
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
None was listed. However, I am connected to the CEO on Linkedin. I just message him about it.
RandyLahey
Politicker
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Account Manager
That's the play. Well done
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
No discussion of salary. Can't think of any questions that could disqualify me...
Kosta_Konfucius
Politicker
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Sales Rep
Maybe they were not accepting any new candidates but have the posting still up?
You never know sometimes
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
That's a real possibility.
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
If I were you I would send a direct email to the recruiter in charge to see if it's real.

Their Feedback is expected to involve Only 2 answers no third:

Firstly : Which I guess applies in your case that it was just a simple technical glitch they need to work on Asap.

Secondly : That you were not actually selected and it would be your opportunity in this case to ask a human not an AI:) the reason why your application wasn't considered!

Best of luck,
poweredbycaffeine
WR Lieutenant
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Damn Max, this is great.
Fenderbaum
Politicker
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Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
@poweredbycaffeine - You call it like you see it, good or bad. I can respect!
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
Yup. My favorite response so far. Thanks.
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
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Gasty
Notable Contributor
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War Room Community Manager
@maxmartin- more of this ! more of this! more of this....
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
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Fenderbaum
Politicker
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Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
Wow, that's a home run response.
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
My one and only, thanks so much for support ๐Ÿคž
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
What questions were asked? Something kicked the application out.
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
Nothing out of the ordinary. The usual, do you need a visa...
Sunbunny31
Politicker
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I mean, could be a technical glitch.
Did they ask for salary range?
Wellss
Tycoon
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Channel sales
Could be worth resubmitting an application to make sure it wasn't just a glitch. Or resubmit it & change up some of the answers, the ones that you're able to at least
coletrain
Politicker
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Account Executive
There are some positions that truly are already filled. The position I started within the last year had me apply through LinkedIn *after* getting a verbal offer.
While it is strange, I definitely agree with the advice to seek clarity by @maxmartin
Maximas
Tycoon
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Senior Sales Executive
Yeah man, go 4 it๐Ÿ‘
RandyLahey
Politicker
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Account Manager
Has to be something with the answers submitted.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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Or they could just be rat bastards.
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
Lol. Probably so.
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
it was either filled or an answer you gave was an auto reject.
TennisandSales
Politicker
1
Head Of Sales
i would assume that the job listing isnt actually open....some companies always have job listings posted but its not actually being reviewed. so they just have an auto reply of "your not qualified"
punishedlad
Tycoon
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I hate the automation of the hiring process so much.
However, it definitely separates the wheat from the chaff.
Who knows, could be an automated rejection for EVERYONE who applies to see who goes the extra mile in reaching out personally.
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
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Director of Business Development
That seems extreme, but who knows? Crazier things have happened, right?
TheQueenofDiamonds
Politicker
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Account Executive
For ANY sales position and particularly for a director level - try to avoid submitting "cold." Always make an effort to find a way to get someone at the org to submit it for you! GL!
GeneralFriend
Fire Starter
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Account Manager
Can you explain โ€œdouble secret probationโ€?
Hottubtimemachine
Good Citizen
0
Director of Business Development
It was an Animal House reference. Just a joke.
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Semi Retired
Before applying look for the company recruiter. Reach out and request some time on their calendar. Having an inside sales person always make a difference.
SalesJesus29
Tycoon
0
Regional Sales Director
Thats fucking nuts... AI is taking over the world... I would reach out directly to the recruiter and include the email you received saying you're not qualified.
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