A job that I interviewed with just REPOSTED the job I’m interviewing for.

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November 11,2023 at 9:20PM UTC

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A job that I interviewed with just REPOSTED the job I’m interviewing for.

The interview seemed to have went well with the hiring managers. They reached out to me several days after saying they feel I meet the requirements for the job and sent me some HR questions. These were questions where I used past experiences to explain how I am, when faced with certain scenarios. They basically wanted to see how I am with diversity, inclusion, etc. I answered the questions and sent them back ASAP, as they asked. I hadn’t heard anything for a few days after so I sent an email asking when I should hear back regarding next steps. They said I should hear something by the end of next week. Today, I get an alert that the job I’m currently interviewing for has been reposted. Could this mean they are going to reject me as a candidate or am I overthinking?

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AnonymousNovember 11,2023 at 9:37PM UTC
It could mean a lot of things.
I could mean the Hiring Manager really likes you but wants to see a few more people before making the choice.
Or it could have 100% nothing to do with you. The person who posted the job could have simply reposted it because it is not filled yet without consulting the Hiring Manager at all.
Or it could be a decision to repost the job because companies like to look like they are hiring.
At my last job, my job was reposted a day before I accepted the offer. I ABSOLUTELY panicked. In this case, it had zero to do with me.
When I asked my manager in a 1:1 a few months later and told her I had panicked, she apologized and made it clear that they hadn't checked with her first.
So, don't let it panic you. There are SO many reasons this can happen and a lot of times, it has nothing to do with you.
AnonymousNovember 11,2023 at 10:32PM UTC
I wouldn't worry. This happened to me, and over several weeks I proceeded from the interview process to offer, all the while the job kept reposting. It probably does this for as long as the position is open - it may have nothing to do with you. Good luck!
Heather (she/her)November 12,2023 at 11:25AM UTC
It may well be an automatic reposting from the system they use to post their open roles. A lot of systems automatically repost every so often to keep things fresh, until someone internally marks the role as filled.
AnonymousNovember 14,2023 at 3:20PM UTC
Ours keeps reposting until the job is filled. A lot of people assume as the OP did, the company wasn't interested.
Debra SesholtzNovember 12,2023 at 1:59PM UTC
Don’t panic about this. As others have mentioned, the role could be reposted for any number of reasons that have nothing to do with you being considered for the role. Continue to follow up, express your interest, and remind them why you are the best person for the role and how you can help then achieve their goals.
Vikas VermaNovember 14,2023 at 2:50PM UTC
These insensitive people are simply buying time. Please carry-on with your search. Don't fix your emotions or expectations with such organizations.
AnonymousNovember 14,2023 at 5:34PM UTC
Don't hold out for only this role, they are shopping, as are you. Also many websites automatically repost roles until they are filled so you might also be overthinking this. If you have not heard from them by mid next week perhaps let them know you are in finals with another company and they are still top of list but you want to be sure you are still being considered, if not you will move on. Good luck.
AnonymousNovember 14,2023 at 5:35PM UTC
This is not the forum for flaming specific companies. Take that to glassdoor, and respectfully please alter your post.
Cindy GloverNovember 15,2023 at 10:59PM UTC
Did you send any forM of inquiry or thank you letter?
AnonymousNovember 16,2023 at 7:14PM UTC
Yes, I sent thank you letters to both of the hiring managers and an inquiry, a couple of days after answering the HR questionnaire.