Automated Email after and Interview and Shadow?

[LoriNJ]

I was thankful to finally have an interview after months of job hunting, and thought it went well because I was asked to shadow the next week. I had my shadow day on Wednesday and now (Sunday night) I got an automated email saying they have found another candidate that better matches their qualifications. I am so distraught! Hoping it's a mistake, I'll call tomorrow to confirm, but thinking in my gut it's not going to happen for this job Has anyone else encountered automated emails after an interview? I've gotten them before after applying, but I would think after an interview and shadow day that they would at least write me a personal email or give me a call. I'm half upset I didn't get the job and half upset that they handled it this way. Anyone encounter this?

[Perpetual Student]

Yup. I once received one of those via cell phone while I was still in the facility's parking lot after what had seemed like a very positive and productive interview.

Your bribe offer was lower than the other candidate's.

[KayteRN]

I always refer to these as the "default email" and have gotten it frequently. I granduated in May (BSN, and am a new RN) and am having great difficulty finding a job, but have an interview on monday for a hospital in my area. I am praying that it is positive and ends positively. Staying hopeful!

[LoriNJ]

So as it turns out I was not supposed to receive the automated email! I called to follow up and get feedback and I was told that I was still being considered for the position. Fast forward a week and I was offered the job! I am so thankful and very glad I followed up! Still praying for all those job hunters :)