I first applied for posted position on the empolyers website and recieved the automated thank you letter. I followed up with a hard copy of my resume and cover letter sent directly to the hiring manager. My initial interview went well and it seemed I was on the short list for this potential postion. Since my educational backgroung and experience matched what they were looking for I thought that I would get an offer or at least make the second round of interviews. I did not recieve an offer nor the polite turn down letter. Follow up thank you noted and emails were ignored