Kroger MD1 Program interview questions

Immediately upon starting with the company, I reached out to Management with regard to former experience and desire to accelerate through the enterprise. Step 1 - District Manager interview with member of Human Resources responsible for the MD1 Program. Step 2- Seminar attendance with overview of MD1 Program and participation in "test pilot" training Step 3- Interview with Talent Acquisition Manager Step 4-Interview with Talent Acquisition Manager and Departmental Management member outside of District Step 5- Rejection. I was told I needed to "stand on the mat a while longer before getting in to the mansion"