I work at a top health care destination center.

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1. AnonymousSeptember 11,2025 at 9:51AM UTC

   The fact that you were interviewed in the first place and even received two offers makes me think you clearly aren't blacklisted by the company. It's possible that someone in a particular department doesn't want you for some reason; it may not be that there is anything wrong with you, but instead maybe you are so good at what you do that this person sees you as a threat. Do you work at this company now? If not, why didn't you accept one of the previous offers? Also, this is surely not the only employer in your field; if that company doesn't give you a good offer, go work for their competitor.

2. AnonymousSeptember 11,2025 at 12:04PM UTC

   I'm confused. And I feel like I am missing something.

   You say that you have submitted over 200 applications over a 3-year period at this company. That you work for? You currently work there and you have submitted 200 applications for another job...there? And, too, you have received 3 interviews and 2 offers - what happened to those offers? Did you decline? Did they rescind?

   I wouldn't submit 200 applications to the same company if they were my current employer or if they were my dream company. I mean, what is this place's policy for internal job postings and applying? Have you talked with your manager? Have you talked with HR?

   One more question: are you a current full-time employee there are or are you working there through a staffing agency? Or given that you are in a "health care destination center" do you work for a practice that provides service there but you are not actually an employee of the center? Once upon a time, 15+ years ago, I worked for a practice located in and provided services to a hospital and the hospital system it was in (it was a radiology practice). One of the hospitals had a position open up that I was well qualified for (it was a role I held in another hospital once upon a time). The practice I worked for was a disorganized mess and I was wanting something more stable and I applied. Never even was I considered. I found out later it was because they had an agreement (the hospital system and the owners of the practice) that practice employees could not apply and be considered for positions in the hospital system.

3. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:36PM UTC

   Yes. No. No.

   Currently full time.

   They don't disclose some of their cultural hiring practices.

   That might be true about hiring for the "hospital system" but it should be stated in policy.

   The practice and hospital are all one in the same. Should not make a difference.

   I will be an Industrial Engineer in Healthcare.

   I won't care at that point, likely will have many more and better opportunities.

4. AnonymousSeptember 11,2025 at 3:54PM UTC

   (Assuming you are a regular employee and not a contractor) As a hiring manager, I would seriously question someone who has submitted 200 applications over a three-year period at the same company. Why on earth would I want to hire you when it's pretty obvious you've no interest in a specific job, just a different job? What's to say you won't decide in 6-12 months to move on to another position and there go all my efforts to hire, train and rebalance workloads. You would have to be an absolutely stellar employee with some amazing skills to make me willing to take that kind of risk. Do I think you're being blacklisted? No. Do I think that hiring managers in your company are looking at you a little sideways? Probably. I know I would.

5. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:31PM UTC

   Do you think that I should have accepted a job as a scheduler? (I have three masters degrees and a bachelors). The reason I took the job I have is because I was given three months to "find another job at the same company (after a harrassment complaint). I took what I could!

   To answer your other questions: YES, ABSOLUTELY, I have stellar skills and amazing skills. Yes, we can seek out another position after 12 months - unless it is explicitly stated. The same counselor also said, the company does not tend to move you out to a more advanced position. They like you to stay put...

6. Maggie SoldanoSeptember 11,2025 at 11:50PM UTC

   200 applications in three years may have set off some AI alarms. So many systems are being flooded with applications that are generated and submitted via automated systems. My recommendation is to be more discriminating about the role you'd be the best fit for at this target company, start a new account with a new email address (to be sure yours isn't just flagged as a spam account), and submit as those roles come up. 1 a month would be the MAX I would pursue.

   Also, if you're contracting there now, work your search from the inside. Ask to be referred into a position by trusted advocates who know your work and are willing to put their own reputations on the line to say you'd be great for the roles you're applying to. Referrals are stronger than applications.

7. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 12,2025 at 2:33AM UTC

   Can you please clarify? Are you saying you applied to 200 internal jobs at the company you're currently working at?

   Without knowing the details, I don't see how you could be blacklisted if you've received two offers. Did you turn those down?

8. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:25PM UTC

   Yes, I work at the company and had submitted 200 applications. One offer I turned down. Just a little update, my assistant manager informed us that he was hired as a manager of a department overseeing schedulers. Mysteriously, he was rejected from that position and demoted to a scheduler (which is a non-degree position). It is all a hush hush and you see this former assistant manager (who oversaw my work) was skulking around hiding behind a jacket that covered the same colored shirt I wear. He may have NO DEGREE and yet, when I applied for his job, they are considering other candidates. Two months later: NONE. I am not reapplying. I did discuss this with a counselor and she agreed with you- not likely being blacklisted. I am not asking HR about that one!

9. AnonymousSeptember 13,2025 at 2:59AM UTC

   Degrees are not everything. Your reputation and influence in your field counts just as much. After 200 applications abd you only received offers for 1%? Your math is not matching.

10. Dr. Patty GrossSeptember 13,2025 at 12:46PM UTC

    After three or four rejections by your current company, it is one of two things. 1) You have made yourself indispensable in your current position, or 2) there is something in your job history that is holding you back. Are there any PIPs or other write-ups?

    If you are indispensable, you desperately need to train your replacement, because until someone can take over your tasks, they will never let you out of them if they are mission-critical. If this isn't the case, then the message is clear. You will likely remain in the same job and position until you retire.

11. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 1:14PM UTC

    In all this time have have you made the effort to meet someone from the company, in person and develop a relationship? Call up one or two of the people you interviewed with live. Ask them to coffee. Find out how to get hired. Be friendly . Make friends.

12. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:20PM UTC

    I work here and I am internal. There is a real culture problem here!

13. AnonymousSeptember 14,2025 at 7:19PM UTC

    The painful reality I had to face in an organization like that is that the phrase "you can't fight city hall" applies and any positive changes happen at a glacial pace.

    If there is a real culture problem beyond your inability to get interviews for another role, is that the only suitable employer in your area, or are you looking elsewhere? The market is so bad I'd wait it out if possible, but if you are really unhappy and want to move, you need to consider best use(es) of your energy.

14. PatriciaSeptember 12,2025 at 2:02PM UTC

    It’s very rare for candidates to be “blacklisted” in healthcare unless there’s a serious HR/legal/behavioral issue on record. Often it’s more about:

    High applicant competition

    Internal candidate preference

    Hiring managers screening for very specific skills

    ATS (Applicant Tracking System) filters excluding applications.

    Ask HR or a recruiter: Frame it as wanting feedback to strengthen future applications. For example: “I’ve applied several times and would love to understand what I can do to be a stronger candidate.”

    Leverage internal contacts: Do you know anyone you could ask informally if your applications are being considered or filtered out automatically?

    Track application status: If applications always close without review, that could indicate ATS filters. If interviews happen, you’re not blacklisted.

    Tailor applications: Instead of sending 200 applications, focus on a smaller number of roles and customise resumes/cover letters with the exact language from the job description.

    Network internally: Referrals and employee endorsements carry significant weight in healthcare hiring. Build relationships with staff and managers.

    Request informational interviews: Talking directly with leaders can position you better than applying cold through the portal.

    Check role alignment: With multiple master’s degrees, you may be overqualified or misaligned for many postings. Targeting the right level of role is key.

    Don’t accuse HR of blacklisting. That can create the very perception you’re afraid of.

    Don’t keep mass-applying to every role. That can get noticed negatively.

15. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:20PM UTC

    You left one out: Nepotism.

16. AnonymousSeptember 14,2025 at 7:16PM UTC

    Having worked in a large destination healthcare org, I concur.

17. Dr. Patty GrossSeptember 12,2025 at 2:15PM UTC

    Do your skills align with the positions you are applying to? Are there any licensing requirements (clearly stated or assumed) that you don't have? If you have them, are these listed on your resume? The only way any big healthcare system could influence others is if you live in a rural area with few options and everybody knows everybody else (which doesn't sound like the case, but in some locations, the medical field has formed its own mini-community). Are you seeking a skilled medical position or an administrative position? If it is in administration, an often unlisted "nice to have" is a degree in healthcare administration. If that is one of your degrees, make sure it is on your resume. If it is a skilled medical position, make sure you list the licenses you hold.

18. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 4:31PM UTC

    2 offers? Why didn't you accept either one of them? perhaps if you have rejected them many times they no longer want to waste resources to consider you. Clearly if you continue to reach out to them and apply to many different roles they may not want to consider you going forward.

19. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:17PM UTC

    I work for them and one role was accepted, the one I am currently in. The other required physical capacity I did not have.

20. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:04PM UTC

    They simply don't see a match. It's not your assessment of your degrees and profile. Something tells them no to moving forward. Maybe someday when the right role comes up. Just not now.

    You can't make someone hire you.

21. AnonymousSeptember 12,2025 at 11:18PM UTC

    I am not sure that I was trying to "make them hire me". There is a culture here to consider.

22. AnonymousSeptember 13,2025 at 11:41AM UTC

    A bad fit due to culture is still a bad fit.

23. AnonymousSeptember 13,2025 at 11:42AM UTC

    Master degrees are not guarantees. I mean at the end of the day who cares?

24. AnonymousSeptember 14,2025 at 9:33PM UTC

    My company certainly cares about higher degrees and the hard work, time, and resources that people put into their education.

25. Orlagh CostelloSeptember 13,2025 at 3:27PM UTC

    You've had 2 offers, how does that mean you are blacklisted?

26. Regina BrownSeptember 14,2025 at 5:53AM UTC

    Your posting seems to be posed as both a question and and known fact. Why do you think you are being "blacklisted"?

27. AnonymousSeptember 14,2025 at 5:44PM UTC

    After 200 internal applications I dont think you are known well enough or have a commanding reputation that proceeds you. As much as you like to push the idea of degrees, I'm afraid a phenomenal reputation. Is what will get you strong offers and internal recruiting. I don't think anyone knows you well enough for you to be top of mind. What did you do that might have resulted in blacklisting?

28. AnonymousSeptember 14,2025 at 7:15PM UTC

    You might want to edit the post (as replies in comments get lost) because it's not clear that one of the two offers you got is one you accepted.

    How long have you been in your current role? When I worked at such an organization, you had to be in your current role for at least a year before you could apply for a transfer.

    200 in a 3 year period is a lot of applications to one place; how well are you targeting applications to open roles? The organization I worked at was so picky with requirements (even for non-clinical roles) that it was a known thing for people to leave for other organizations to get experience for future roles at the health care organization because the rigid requirements (not to mention how siloed departments and teams were) made it very difficult in practice to get experience in new areas to be able to move internally.

29. Michele SinclairSeptember 15,2025 at 4:25PM UTC

    Hmmmmmmm.... So you've been there at least 3 years, but you applied to many other positions internally, right? Why do you believe you're being blacklisted? Remember the position you have, you are qualified for. Are you applying to internal positions that are on your "wish list" of positions, or positions that you are actually qualified for? I don't believe this suggests you are not a good employee.

    I suggest you try to speak to the hiring manager of the position you truly want, to see what you need to be on their team.