rushvalleys's journey

I recently applied for a role that seemed like a perfect match for my skills and qualifications, and it would have been a promotion from my current position. My manager is supportive of my career growth and referred me to the hiring team, confirming they received my resume. However, I received an automatic update this morning stating I was "Not Under Consideration". I suspect this is due to a yes/no question about having 2 years of experience in a specific niche, which I answered honestly, even though it felt risky. Given our close working relationship with the hiring team, I expected at least a courtesy interview based on my manager's referral. I'm now unsure whether I should inform my manager about the rejection, reach out to the hiring team directly, or seek another referral to improve my chances. The job market in my industry is tough, and I want to ensure I do everything possible to be considered for this opportunity.