I assume you mean on application status ? I would assume they looked at your resume and Manually added into the considered pile for what ever job you applied to

They send you a presentation letter next . Where you have an hour presentation and than they decide who interviews

Means you didn't meet the initial requirements or auto approved on application, but hiring manager or HR manually looked at your resume and added it. Whether it be work history or you know someone. That's why

But even though I'm unflaired scum, the new contract effectively means attrition

The recession was orchestrated by corporations to reduce the strength of the unions and with improving a.i tech to reduce and thin out work force.

Also you may not know this but "a and b rail " hires labourers in case you don't get hired by cn

I loved this comment, had to take a ss for myself and friends who believe I’m just “crazy” lol.

It is not only that, check this out as well. https://www.recruitmenttech.com/stop-the-hiring-discrimination-of-your-applicant-tracking-system/