Apparently I didn't demonstrate the "3 years relevant work experience requirement". There wasn't anything in the job advert and specification that stated 3 years relevant work experience was required. I have complained. Not that it will make any difference, just bloody annoying to be told I'm rejected based on a specification which is non-existent. I wouldn't have applied if it was a requirement, I'm not completely stupid.
The other thing that gets me is the number of places that are advertised without a closing date. And they're not removed efficiently. So you apply in good faith, spending good time doing so, and they reply with "sorry, too late".
I don't think anything did, he did this before, he just decides he is wasting a lot of time here and not coming at all is easier than popping in now and again (for him)