I worked at a company over 10 years ago and rapidly moved up the chain, was training other employees, and was very dependable. I put in my 2 weeks notice way back then and left on great terms. I got the opportunity to go back to school and focus on school only and not have to work, so I did. Flash forward to present day. I now have a Masters degree and am able to teach at the college level. I'm an adjunct professor but am only teaching 1 class this semester so I have applied to other companies for either part time or full time flexible employment. One of the companies I've applied to is the company I'd worked for years ago and left on good terms. I've actually applied to them 4 different times in the last 4 months and all they do is after about a month send out the customary "job has been filled" email. I've even stated I was a former employee that left on great terms and have a familiarity with the work they do. I called up to their corporate office one day to ask about my applications and they said a new company handles the hiring and they would get back to me. Of course they never really did and I've never spoken to a an actual manager at the location I worked at because its a well guarded secure building. I have a good hunch that no one's actually read my resume or application. It's actually a dumb move on their part to not hire me. If I was an employer or owner of a business, I would welcome people back especially one's that were reliable and dependable, and that knew how the company operates. Hmmmm? Very strange. I still probably have an application (or two) still out there with them but I could care less if they hire me now.