No SASless, you're not the only one.
I have recruited employees many times in my job (not aviation) and I would always want to see a CV. Even if my ad stipulated certain requirements and there are always applicants who don't fulfill those requirements but they apply anyway, I would respond with an individual letter.
All I can think is some weeding out process but on what criteria, who knows?
I would still like to think that this is uncommon and will not become the norm.
Cheers
Whirlygig