Got a Job rejection e-mail - Help

Question

I applied for this job two weeks ago, followed up with a call to see if they received the resume last week. Lady was very polite and said they did receive it, but the process does not start until 2-4 weeks. What ever the job description says i posses all the skills and have the experience and then some. I have a 4 year degree in the field the job is in, and i am even going for my Masters right now. I received an e-mail today sent by the assistant of the human resources manager, but signed by the hr manager. here is what the message says:

"Thank you for your interest in the position of Marketing Assistant at ****. Notwithstanding your training, we are searching for a candidate whose education and experience are more in keeping with our position requirements.

I am sorry that we don't have anything for you, but I want to wish you the best of luck in your job search."

I received rejection letters AFTER the interview before, but never received a rejection letter without an interview. I can understand after an interview for rejecting someone, but rejecting someone without an interview left me speechless. Especially when the e-mail says that they are looking for someone who has an education and experience geared around the position. I was like, WTF? did you even read my resume? I want to contact them, but don't know what to say. I don't want to be rude or take this personal, i just want to get my point across and say i am very fit for this position.

Answer 1

It sounds like you may have been overqualified or as you guessed perhaps they didn't really read your resume.  

I would consider replying with a letter asking them to let you know if other positions become available that more closely match your qualifications.

Look at it this way.  Now you have a contact email address rather than the dreaded HR Black Hole.  

Answer 2

Being in the HR field for 6 years there a few possibilities. You were A. Too qualified, B. They already have a person in mind for the position. Did you include a cover letter and salary requirements? That could have something to do with it. It happens all the time. It isn't unusual.  

Answer 3

forget about them, move on with your job search

Answer 4

This is not unusual.  You didn't get the job.  Move on.