Got rejected before app even open

Got introduced to a HR Director at a boutique. We had a brief call, had some basic fit questions, express interest, etc. They introduced me to 2 other bankers, which at first I thought would only be networking call but turned out to be an interview. I did not prepare much but managed to get all the technicals down. 1 week later, the director emailed me saying they are unable to offer me a position at the time and will keep my resume for future opps. The firm won't open SA 2025 application till at least March, so what does this mean? Should I ask the them for clarification?

 
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No. Just hope they forgot about you, the bankers got fired, etc. and get a clean second opportunity. You are not on their system as you haven’t filled an application, so they may forget if it’s a big firm.

 

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