Wasn't the first application with Thales. Previous couple of times I kept getting automated emails "we are very busy, will try to review your application shorter" and then - nothing, not even a rejection. This time I got referred. Got the same automated email after about a week. After three weeks I got an email "Unfortunately this position is now filled and so we are unable to proceed further with your application". The position was a fresh one at the time of the application - it just appeared on their site. They didn't even review a referred application.