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Anon247773 · 26 Sep 2025
I apply only for jobs I am 100% qualified for and experienced to do. Recently got a rejection email saying my skills “don’t align with the role” mind you the job title was the exact same as my current job title, and I answered all the criteria. I’ve had plenty of rejections but this one just irked me. Does it mean my application wasn’t even looked at by a human? What can I do to communicate that I am actually exactly qualified for a role?
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Nancy · 16 Oct 2025
Specialist
This is happening to me also but the most heartbreaking thing is no one wants to communicate anymore or let you know where you stand you are in limbo.
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Marianne · 17 Oct 2025
Inside Sales Representative
It's so frustrating the reasons why you are not successful. I also feel I have age discrimination. I am 50 years old, with vast years of experience in many industries and professions. Although they prefer someone younger, with a Bachelor Degree and no working experience. It's also very discouraging, when you see, high volume applications. We are all trying our best.
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Gabe · 16 Oct 2025
yeah same here. still looking for a job. :(
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Jasmine · 14 Oct 2025
Operations Executive
Have you had this happen before or this was your first time? frustrating when you know you’re qualified but still get that kind of rejection. Sometimes it’s not about your experience at all... it could be the system picking up on wording. maybe try matching your CV phrasing a bit closer to the job ad next time to help it get seen?
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Christelle · 17 Oct 2025
Process Worker
So its not only me this is happening to, I really hope we all get a break. Maybe a human will read this an relate.
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Delia · 16 Oct 2025
Artist
Same here
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Flightless Bird · 15 Oct 2025
Yeah it's annoying when you know you'd be perfect...I know there's different schools of thought on cover letters, but I think they're a good op to actually join the dots for the employer. Also can talk about why you really want to work there bc flattery gets you everywhere. 😁
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Nicole · 21 Oct 2025
This tells me that it’s a direct case of ‘you are too expensive and experienced’ no-one wants to pay people that are more than qualified to do the job if they can pay younger people pennies! It’s actually disgusting at the discrimination I see on age these days but they cover there hide by using a different approach to reject you.
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Jane · 19 Oct 2025
Psychosocial Support Worker
A lot of people are applying for jobs. Some don’t really want the work but need to apply to continue to get Centrelink benefits. I was just speaking to
My Manager who says they get around 200 applicants for a fairly straight forward role.
I have had two interviews recently where I have all the industry experience and highly qualified. I have not heard back from the company, but they have read certified for the role. I believe mainly due to my age it makes it harder. Good luck.
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Jude · 17 Oct 2025
Console Operator
I agree with this comment
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