Consider yourself lucky! Many companies wonu2019t even consider looking at your resume until after you have applied.The application process is often times used by recruiters as a filter for people who are actually interested. So many people now-a-days want to mass apply to positions, often times positions they apply for are way outside their qualification range. If you have been interviewed before you applied it means that you obviously meet the requirements of the position and that you have a good chance of getting the role.If a recruiter really likes you and doesnu2019t want to lose you s/he will conduct interviews before they make you apply. Many Fortune 500 companies hiring for leadership development programs will fly you out to the facility before you even officially apply.Keep up the good work!