I applied knowing I was just under the experience requirement for the role. A recruiter reached out and, after reviewing my background, suggested I might be a stronger fit for a different position. I was open to that option, even though the posted salary was lower than what we had discussed; the recruiter noted the range was flexible. After that conversation, communication stopped for about a month. The next message I received was a generic rejection email. Given the recruiter’s enthusiasm about exploring the alternate role, the abrupt silence and final rejection felt inconsistent with how the process had been framed.