I had applied for a totally different role. The company reached out to me directly asking me to apply for another role as they had reviewed my resume and felt I would be a great fit. I applied, then followed up with them letting them know I had applied. A few days passed and then I get another direct email from this the company to tell me that: "candidate response to this position was very competitive and we have decided to move forward with candidates who more closely meet the requirements for this position" It was a complete waste of my time applying for the role. They claimed they read my resume. Then I apply providing my resume again and then somehow I'm not what they are looking for. I understand folks apply and may not fit the exact requirements. What's frustrating was that I was told to apply directly by the company for them to tell me "thanks but no thanks" days later. I don't want to waste a company's time I wish this one wouldn't have wasted mine.