I applied to be a doorman but didn't get the job due to lack of experience. That surprised me; I thought it was an entry-level position.

Behind the Groan

Entry Level Has Two Jobs

An entry-level position normally means a job intended for someone with limited professional experience. A doorman also works at a building's entry, turning the career label into a literal description of the workplace. Tell the rejection plainly and let the surprise sound sincere rather than annoyed. A short pause before “entry-level position” gives the employment meaning time to settle before the doorway meaning opens up.