Rejected Before the Application Was Even Submitted

A job seeker typed their email address into an online application form and paused to gather the rest of their materials. Before they could attach a resume, list a single reference, or enter any work history, the rejection email arrived. The automated message thanked them for their interest and referenced a "careful review of your resume, skills, and experience" — none of which the system had ever seen. Reddit commenters called it "recruiting hell's new speedrun category."