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To find it odd that I didn’t even get an interview?

27 replies

Weirdddd · 09/10/2025 21:33

I applied for a job which I already actually do. It’s a very niche job, a small part of a fairly small sector. The job I applied for was what I do now at a large company, but for a smaller company that does the same thing. I applied for it despite it being over £10k less a year than I earn now as it would fit better with my family life (offered some remote working and flexible hours that I don’t get now).
I didn’t even get an interview! My CVs good, I have no doubts about that. I did a comprehensive cover letter specifying exactly how I meet all aspects of the JD/Person Spec and highlighted key achievements in this sector.
AIBU to think it’s a bit weird that I didn’t even get an interview? Just a generic ‘you have been unsuccessful and we will not be giving individual feedback’

AIBU to think this is a bit weird?

Its a highly regulated industry and they are hot on HR (Think government type role)

Any ideas why?

OP posts:
FuzzyWolf · 09/10/2025 21:38

I reckon they already had someone lined up for the job role.

Asthenia · 09/10/2025 21:37

I’ve had this before OP - I was baffled I didn’t even get an interview as I met every single requirement on the person spec and it was for the exact same job that I do and have done for 5 years….I wondered if they have an internal candidate lined up and they don’t want too much competition. I’m not 100% how it works on the HR/recruitment side but it is confusing!