Eligible – Application Not Referred to Selecting Official

I get another e-mail letting me know that I am ” Eligible – Application Not Referred to Selecting Official”. Actually, I got three of them, all relating to the same job. I guess http://www.USAJobs.com really wanted me to know that hey, you got some talent, some skills, but when compared to everyone else – you’re not quite good enough to be referred to a live person. I’m still hoping for something more positive in relation to the Asylum Officer position that I applied for. It’s something I would be so so so good at. I already have the skills they want and I’ve worked with refugees in the past, and because I haven’t done this exact job before you get to pay me less than someone who has. It’s a win win! You know, I’ve gotten so many of these e-mails that, while I know I’m good enough, I’d probably fall off my chair if I was referred to a real live person. Side note: Technology sucks when a computer can weed you out of a job search. I’m sure they’re smart, but no matter how hard we try, a computer is not a person. Not that I’m bitter or anything 🙂 But since I got less than stellar news today, I had to bake extra just to compensate.