Instant Rejection

I sent off my first job application of the season today (via email and snail mail) and I got my first rejection on the same day. The application deadline was last week, but I have sent in applications late before (announcements usually say Due: Month/Day or until position is filled).

Today's application got a quick reply via email:

I am very sorry, but legally we cannot accept applications received
after the Oct. 16 deadline.

Many good wishes,

Prof. XXX YYYY

The whole legality issue is bogus. I can accept that they would not consider my application past the deadline, but to come up with some trumped up reason...

What a way to start off the week.

Oh well...on to the next one.