It happens. A major landmark, let's say leap forward in my career - I applied to a job at (to keep it anonymous) let's say a research center in a scientific fi

It happens. A major landmark, let's say leap forward in my career - I applied to a job at (to keep it anonymous) let's say a research center in a scientific field that is maybe top #1 or #2 depending on whom you ask in that area. Swiftly rejected. Randomly, maybe 6 months later, a very exasperated PI from the same institution contacted me directly. She'd fished through the HR system, nobody good was sent through, she'd found me, went in for an interview. It all played out beautifully. Great team, one of the best jobs I've ever had, lifelong mentor & supporter & vice versa. I think the question is who is the guy calling out irrelevant resumes, and are they qualified for it.