[turnipmonster]

I think you should always keep your resume updated and be looking around for new opportunities that could be better than your current situation. definitely talk to them about why you're not being considered, but if I were you I would definitely look around.

if your industry is one where they're going to have a problem replacing you, then you have a lot of leverage in this and other situations. I would probably say something like:

"I'm just really interested in being a situation where I can advance my career, and I am wondering if this current situation is really going to help me meet my personal goals."