'I decided to test something': Qualified job candidate gets rejected, changes email and reapplies, ends up getting an offer

This job candidate cleverly managed to turn a rejection into an offer.

Anyone who has applied for jobs in the current market knows that it can be a challenge to stand out amid hundreds of identical-looking applications. We know all too well that there are automated filters that can immediately put you in the "no" pile before any actual human takes a look at what you have to offer. 

That's exactly what happened to this author, who wanted to work at this company for a long time and who had been applying for several positions within the company that he felt he could handle. He was rejected almost outright from every single one, despite being encouraged to re-apply each time. 

That's when an idea crossed his mind. Perhaps his profile was forever associated with having been rejected from all these openings. So, he decided to change his email address. That's all it took. Everything else remained virtually unchanged. Every detail of his resume continued to be an honest reflection of his work experience. However, this time around with a fresh email address, he managed to get an interview…. and then an offer!

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