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Has anyone else noticed that jobs you applied for and weren't selected for are getting reposted a couple of months later?

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Has anyone else noticed that jobs you applied for and weren't selected for are getting reposted a couple of months later?

I wonder if this is exclusive to my industry or a trend across industries. And if it's a red flag against the employer or a sign that I should maybe re-tailor my resume and reapply in case I didn't make it past the ATS.

What are your thoughts? Have you experienced this?

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  1. Anonymous

    I notice it. My guess is any number of things have happened. Original candidate did not work out for any number of reasons: failed pre-employment screens, employer changed mind, candidate changed mind (you know the deal...take the job offered until you get the job you want - I see that happen all that time). Didn't find someone matching what they are specifically looking for. Etc. I wouldn't see it as a red flag.

  2. Anonymous

    Because they're not real jobs. This has been all over the media. The companies are fishing for a pool of candidates for when they actually do have jobs. And many jobs you see posted are old and the companies are not taking them down because it looks like they're hiring.

  3. Melissa McHugh

    I had heard something along those lines but hadn't really researched it. I'm glad you brought it up.

    I did some more research and this might explain why I'm seeing more jobs on LinkedIn and few jobs on Indeed. If the companies are trying to make themselves look better, it would make sense that they would do this on LinkedIn, where most of us go for research.

  4. Rosemary

    It would be nice if the government actually put some regulations in place to protect job seekers. Especially now that you’re expected to rewrite your resume for every application.

  5. Anonymous

    Many job boards will run free "Sponsored" listing as part of their Agreement with companies. They tell you it helps the company look like they are growing and also allows companies to collect more resumes in case the candidate hired doesn't work out etc. I've seem job boards run the same job off and on fir several months after the job has been filled.

  6. Anonymous

    This has been happening to me constantly. When I can, I reapply, but a lot of times I try to and it won't let me because their system tracks that I have applied. It's super frustrating, but in many cases I'm OVERqualified for the roles, so I just think it's internal chaos.

  7. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    There is no "making it past the ATS".

    Why would a company not hiring someone be a red flag against them?

  8. Melissa McHugh

    You misunderstand.

    The job being open after just a couple months could be a red flag. A sign of a company with high churn or unrealistic goals.

  9. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    Yes - high churn or unrealistic goals are always a red flag. But not hiring someone may be a reason the req was reposted. Also, the position could have been temporarily put on hold or they did hire someone that didn't work out.

  10. Anonymous

    The reasons that it couldn’t have worked out with the candidate that was hired could also be reasons pointing back to the company’s toxicity.

  11. Sue Colerick

    My company would take down job posts and repost a month or two later if they weren't finding the right candidates. If you feel your resume or cover letter did not truly express your talents or expertise, I say go ahead and change them up and reapply.

  12. Anonymous

    I’m suspect on if this reoccurs what exactly is the “right” candidate.

    Its usually a turn off and wouldn’t put efforts in reapplying.

  13. Robyn

    I have noticed this. I found out that my company (currently I’m in my layoff period before final separation) posts roles for 2-3 weeks internally only, then put to public. And most of those roles are going to the hiring teams (many are new to the company) are brining in their colleagues from their old companies, claiming no one internal is qualified (hence the repost). I know it’s difficult, but I’ve resigned to believing it’s just how it is…

  14. Anonymous

    Yep, Had this happen a number of times.

    I applied twice and have a screening where I asked why they reposted the role. Esp since I did a lot of pre-app work like connect with the CEO, who asked for me to apply directly to her and drafted a coverletter. Only to be ghosted.

    The Hiring Manager said they put the job back up and started all over because they had too many applicants.

    I think they are having a hard time reviewing so many applicants and give up to see if they can do something more intimate and targeted (friends of friends or direct recruitment kinda of thing).

    And then circle the wagons again to rinse and repeat just posting the job.

    People who want to work can be seen because there are too many applicants.

    And people who are directly recruited have offers already on the table, are not interested, or are not interested because the referring friend is also telling the truth about the state of the company.

  15. Anonymous

    IMO, employers can't find the unicorn employee they want. Or they are so toxic that even the passionate employee can't tolerate. Or maybe both.

    I'm glad you stated this - I get turned down for the roles I KNOW I can do despite the organization 'urgently hiring '

  16. Anonymous

    I agree with the unicorn aspect. There are some truly ridiculous job descriptions out there.

  17. Jenny

    Nope I got a job that I was rejected from by the hire bots and was hired 3 months later when I decided to try my luck again. A month after I was hired I placed my badge in a drawer and never looked back. A month after that they raised the salary to $36 an hour from my $26. Be on the lookout for high turn over. Another job where I was considered the best, I was fired from after a new manager joined. He hadn't held a job for longer than 2 years in the past ten years. And I heard the person after me left after a few months.

  18. Ann

    Re-apply.
    A common reason why jobs may get reposted after 30 days is due to applicant tracking systems and the fact that recruiters may forget to take the post down. These systems often have automated processes that refresh job postings to keep them active and visible to potential candidates. Recruiters might unintentionally overlook these postings, especially when they have a high volume of job openings to manage. This practice ensures that job opportunities remain accessible to a broader pool of applicants and increases the chances of finding the right candidate for the position.

    Another factor contributing to jobs being reposted after 30 days is when a company has multiple openings for the same position. In such cases, recruiters may periodically repost the job to attract a fresh wave of applicants, ensuring they have a diverse pool of candidates to choose from. This strategy is especially common when a company has ongoing hiring needs or is expanding rapidly. By reposting the job, recruiters can continuously evaluate and select the best candidates for each available position.

  19. Celestina

    Yes I have experienced this a couple of times . Most times they ask for referals and ask that you work 40hrs a week . As an international student I can't, may be that is why I have not gotten the jobs. I am positive to get a part time job which my working hrs will fit Into soon. This is my opinion. Thank you.

  20. Alison Shirley Perrin

    Is it like pursuing a man after he has rejected your advances?

  21. Anonymous

    I was in the “final 2” and when told they selected the other candidate, “because he was coming over with tools and programs he already uses for the role” -the recruiter flat out told me she thought they “didn’t think they chose the right person”.

    That said, I watched on their LI feed to see who got it so I could learn from it- and never saw anyone post.
    I got a call 3 weeks after my turndown from the hiring manager saying that the person already resigned and would I like to reapply when they reopen the role?? I politely declined.

    what I realized is that there’s many reasons these roles get reopened, and I have found that it usually means is that they don’t know what they’re looking for or they are stockpiling resumes.
    And I consider myself blessed even when I’m upset or angry about it - “when the answer is no, never be sorry”

  22. Anonymous

    who really knows except the employer? maybe someone turned down their offer, maybe they hired the wrong person who quit,

    if you really want the job reapply, it can’t hurt.

  23. Lydia Malcolm

    Having had the same experience more than once, I have to believe that a reposting of the same position after a period of time signifies two things:

    The company has redefined or retooled the position so the original specs don’t apply.

    And even with all the applicants, they still haven’t found the right candidate.

    which makes me wonder if everyone who is responsible for the hiring criteria is on the same page.

  24. Suzanne Ryals

    I’m going to chime in here because I teach. And there’s a massive teacher shortage. But we do not hire warm bodies. We have specific requirements and needs and not every person highly qualified to teach is highly qualified to teach in our school. Many places, even schools with high teacher turnout, will still wait to get what they really need and want. Yes, it is a red flag that education has a high turnover rate. Why do you think that is? Be careful saying it is the fault of the business.

  25. Maggie Stone

    As others have pointed out, there could be a number of reasons the position was reposted. I did get a job after reapplying once, but I was a finalist previously and the hiring manager knew me and it was for the same role in a different program. I have not had this work when I reapplied when I had never gotten an interview before. If you do reapply, I would ask what will be different about my strategy this time. Good luck.

  26. Anonymous

    My company posted an HR job and left it up though they had completely changed it to a different role which they finally posted weeks later.

    Basically, no thought was given to the people spending hours re-doing their resumes and writing cover letters and reaching out on LinkedIn re a job that didn’t exist.

    Imo it’s time regulations were put in place to stop employers from doing this. And to require a reasonable salary range (not $50-250k), and list the actual location requirements rather than advertising roles as remote, when really the person they hire has to live in Gary, Indiana.

  27. Jessica Ferland

    It happens all the time, but having been on both sides, it's rarely personal. Sometimes the applicants are not the right fit so you post again. Sometimes the role changes so they have to repost (which could affect salary ranges too). I think of it as a blessing in disguise. Just because you think you're a good fit based on the posting doesn't mean they are a good fit for you. You just never know.

  28. GirlBossanova934974

    This one is easy! There are 3 reasons going from most popular to least popular. 1) The first time they posted the job, they pulled it! The budget was not there OR more often, there was a "food fight" in the organization and someone higher up, decided to yank the budget. 2) The job spec changed as the first time the job spec got out there, the organization did not like what it was getting. ERGO you must reread carefully the job spec. This happens more than it should these days as many managers lack the proper experience to write a proper job spec aka they load up the job spec with stuff they DON'T need and then forget to add in the stuff they DO need. 3) The prior pick for the position, resigned in a rush! So where does that leave you? Go ahead and re-apply. Be sure and ask what happened from the HR Department. This is a good way to see if you are dealing with an organization that tells it like it is AKA they tell you they redid the job spec.

  29. Anonymous

    I can speak to my company, we have had to repost several positions because we are not getting candidates that make it through our scanning software. We must interview at least 5 people for every position. It took us a year and 3 postings to fill one position.

    I would make sure that you are tailoring you resume to the keywords in the posting, so that it is getting into the hands of a person.

  30. Anonymous

    I find it incredible that your company spent a year posting multiple times to fill one position instead of trashing the software after the first failed attempt and going back to reviewing resumes with human eyes. What a waste of everyone’s time and money.

  31. Anonymous

    Clearly the software is the issue. You would be better off simply asking for targeted references from trusted colleagues and/or people within your company. What a massive waste of time on everyone's part. The job application and review system is so broken.

  32. Patti Ellams

    1000%

  33. Danielle Gensler

    Yes!

  34. GirlBossanova520615

    It is time that the software is revamped. The hiring process is for humans, not machines.

  35. maria rose

    Besides tailoring your resume to each job application, you should be also looking at which companies are always looking for employees in the roles you are applying for. Unless they are expanding their business that rapidly, constant looking for applicants in the same role can also mean high turnover because of their job demands which are never mentioned in a job description. So you do need to research why they are constantly hiring for that job position and see if you can handle that pressure of job performance expectations. Remember that you don’t create the perfect job position, you find the best possible job fit that you can handle that satisfies your needs ( salary, compensation, and fits your personal lifestyle) and the job expectations you can handle in a positive manner.

  36. Cautious

    Yes, this has happened to me several times in the last few months. I work in the nonprofit sector; I don’t know if that makes any difference. I just figured they were not interested in me, nor any of the other candidates who applied thus far so they are just continuing to look until the job gets filled. But it does make me wonder if that position is vital to their office. Otherwise, how can they continue daily operations without someone in that role for such a long period of time.

  37. Anonymous

    the organization that most recently did this was “actively reconsidering” whether or not the role was actually vital since it had been open so long after the person in it retired. It’s been almost a year later and my boss and I were able to justify the necessity of the role to our CEO and finally managed to get someone hired.

  38. Anonymous

    So here's my take on it: Overall, it could be because of many reasons obviously but here's what I've noticed lately.It's the social media exposure. All these people exposing these jobs on social media and then everyone and their mama's are applying. At first I thought it was helpful seeing people post about jobs hiring. I would save the job for later so I can go and apply for it. When in reality, it's actually hurting our chances more.Here's why I think this. So I found a job I REALLY wanted. I revamped my resume with ATS so their AI can push it through to a human and I was really confident in my assessment answers that came with the application as well. I kept eyeing their careers tab on their website like a hawk too. They kept taking it down and shortly after putting it back up. I would get frustrated BUT I would re-apply everytime I saw it back up. Anyways, I finally was able to speak to someone that worked there about it through email. They confessed to me that they were receiving an extreme high volume of applicants for the position so they would take it down so they wouldn't receive any more applicants for it but the 10,000 applicants that they received for one position had way more non-qualified candidates that applied than qualified so they would quickly put the job posting back up so basically the actually qualified candidates would get lost in the mix and never be considered because it's all overwhelming for them. I see this to be true because as I would read the comments on the social media posts telling the world about these jobs hiring A LOT of people commented that they wanted to apply but they weren't qualified. Some people were trying to cheat on the assessment and get the answers from people. Some people were saying they were assisting with assessment answers for a price! It was frustrating to see after I was able to complete the assessment successfully all by myself without cheating or paying someone for the answers which made me feel like I was already more qualified than they were which felt unfair and frustrating to see. When I find a job posting myself, not from seeing it on social media, and apply for it but then later find people posting about it on social media saying run don't walk and apply for this position asap I get so frustrated that it got exposed to millions of people knowing damn well there goes my chances then.It's all about who you know now a days. If you have a referral you have more of an in than anyone else. You should also always make sure your resume is ATS approved otherwise an AI machine will automatically decline you and a human will never get a chance to view your resume in the first place.But I strongly believe all this social media job exposure is actually hurting us all, not helping us. It didn't used to be like that. So it's been tough out there. That's just my thought on this. I hope everyone finds the job they've been looking for soon. ✨️

  39. Anonymous

    Most ATS block your application or don't resend it if you have applied within 6-12 months for the same role. I don't advise re=applying too soon because generally if you have not gotten reached out to within ~2 weeks it is not likely you will be. Try another method to get noticed if you truly have interest, find a connection within the business and reach out directly or if it is a startup find an Executive on their team and draft a well written cover note to let them know why their company appeals to you, it will travel internally through another direction and you will generally get a reply. If you don't that is the flag that it's not a fit. Many companies get thousands of applicants these days and with short staffed or junior recruiting teams or sourcers key word searching your resume you are one of many. Find a different approach that will suit your area of expertise without being too pushy to get found when a job comes available. Good luck.

  40. Anonymous

    having been employed by several large companies in HR, I am unaware of such a feature in ATS that blocks applicants after they applied once. Much the opposite,

    our dispositioning letter recommended applying to any jobs they may feel are a good match to.

  41. Marcia Smith

    Yes - this happens all too much. When I am interviewing a potential employer, I also ask if they are considering any internal candidates - because some employers already know who they want to hire, but internal policies require them to go through the entire process anyway... :(

  42. Rei

    Asking about internal candidates is a good idea! What’s the response from companies usually like? Do most take it well?

  43. Anonymous

    Agreed

    And it's a total waste of time for all involved.

    Why not send the rejection email with 'we interviewed you because of politics. You are qualified but due to our organization's need to waste both your time and ours, this is part of the antiquated process we must follow.

    Good luck on your search; we'll keep your resume 90 days in case we regret our original choice(s)"

    Uhh - yep - how it is!!

  44. Mandy

    This happened to me a while back. Then I noticed the companies that were doing it were often on investor watch lists because it was anticipated that their stocks would drop.

    I don’t think there was ever a job, they just wanted to post jobs to calm investors.

  45. Zofia Janeczek

    They're fake job postings, as in the company is not really hiring. A way to make everything seem like it's OK when really it's not. They'll keep your resume if things pick up. Don't want to overhire in face of a recession. Too late, we're already there! They're hiring internally but have to post due to government regulations. If you get a rejection almost as soon as you put in an application and you get a rejection, ATS/AI filtering is the culprit. Ai doesn't necessarily pick the best candidate for the job, it does whatever it's being told! Ai can help but it also complicates things at the same time. Even if you tailor your resume to perfection and you fit 100 percent, it still doesn't mean you'll get that job. There's so much more that we're not privy to such as networking, connections, biases, discrimination of all kinds, family and friends getting these jobs though they're not qualified for them, etc., and the list goes on.

  46. Anonymous

    Exactly!!

    I interviewed at many places and they told me I was qualified blah blah blah but they HAD to interview despite having someone already internal.

    What a COLOSSAL waste of time for everyone!

  47. Tiffany

    Sometimes they’re such a horrible employer, they can’t keep anyone.

  48. Anonymous

    Or the employers are so picky -- ie a bookkeeper (Accountant!!) with a REQUIRED Masters degree willing to work for $20/hr ...yes, I've seen this!

    Employer is "urgently hiring". Either the bookkeeper is overqualified (!!!!) and looking for a paycheck until -- or employer will see they are obviously overqualified and won't put the connection together with the ridiculous ad.

    Employers want something for nothing. They want it all and refuse to be the least but reasonable and turn around and say "no one wants to work". Vicious cycle.

  49. Kathy Martinez

    I’ve noticed it right away like two weeks later.

  50. Sarah Page

    A lot of jobs seem to be ghost jobs too. They are gathering a group of resumes or just keeping their name out there but they actually aren't hiring.

  51. Anonymous

    Same here. No assignments unless a temp to hire where I get paid a reasonable wage.

    I've also been taken advantage of. An added responsibility the KNOW I had no experience (hired as accounting, added director of HR) as other person quit. Then complained I had no HR experience.

    A collosal joke. They lost their accountant and 'hr" person when I left with a different role elsewhere... with more $$ too!!

  52. Jennifer Wirffel Askin

    It’s also the job sites that offer free posts. To stay at the top of the list you need to close the listing and reopen. In my case so many applicants with no experience applying to management. Also, only 1 out of 3 qualified applicants actually show up to the interview.

  53. Cheryl-Anne

    yes I have. I wonder at times are they looking for some kind of unicorn or something.

  54. cliff

    by State law 'employers" have to prove a job was posted. Employers can drag a person in for a job interview, employers do a 30 second interview and then they can truthfully say a job interview took place. The job applicant has no clue they are being used. Mass General-Brigham has been known to use this tactic...you find out later it was a fake job posting just to keep HR happy and in compliance with the state labor board.It is possible that state laws have posting requirements for employers awarded state government contracts. Employers will want to check with the state to determine any posting obligations.

    Employers not obligated under VEVRAA or JVA may still have affirmative action plans (AAPs), and within those plans, the employer will likely set forth the organization's rules on job posting. These self-imposed rules must be followed to ensure the organization is in compliance with its own AAP.

    Employers with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may have bargained job posting procedures, especially as they relate to internal postings and advancement opportunities. If so, these rules must be followed to be in compliance with the CBA.

    Other employers may have their own internal and external recruiting policies and practices, which become the "laws" that should be followed consistently. Posting or not posting and for how long is entirely up to these employers, and their intentions should be made clear within their policies for their best protection.

  55. Anonymous

    Yes. And I have also noticed that the pay rate offered during interviews is less than the range offered in the postings.

  56. Ushan Govender

    Plus, they mention that it is not 'remote' at all. Yet their posting proclaims (Remote)!

  57. Patricia Wood

    I actually had a job that I applied for, that contacted me almost 9 months after I originally applied.
    I don't know if they reposted the job or not, but by that point in time, I had already found another better paying job.

  58. Anonymous

    I actually was called in for an interview and within 5 minutes, it was obvious that I was too OLD. Yes, people bitch about racism but the fact is AGEISM is why people aren't getting hired. The same job was reposted a week later. I reapplied and reached out to the recruiter but have been ghosted by them and other places once they see me and I'm not in my 20's.

  59. Anonymous

    "Bitch about racism?" Racism and ageism are both real. Imagine being a black WOMAN who is considered "old." We're all "aging out" if you're past 40. It is a fact, but racism is also a reality that many of us women of color have to suffer through daily, which is emotionally and mentally draining.

  60. Anonymous

    I don’t understand why people find it necessary to undervalue racism in the workplace. It still happens and so does ageism, ableism and other factors.

  61. Zofia Janeczek

    My favorite is favoritism, that one gets lots of people in the door, that aren't always qualified to do the job. Too many companies hire their buddies from college to put into marketing and sales just because. These are not low paying starting salary jobs either.

  62. Lorna Rose, J.D., M.S.

    Racism is far more rampant of a problem than ageism, because one of those two things can easily be masked. You can tell by looking at me that I am not white, but you can’t tell by looking at me that I was born in the 80s. Let’s not diminish the seriousness of one issue to justify complaints about another; both are equally valid complaints.

  63. Anonymous

    I beg to differ but your comment which is definitely valid that racism is a thing really matters not to our aging workforce which is generally NOT discussed when speaking about diversity. Diversity means EVERY different thing not just race. Ageism is never discussed when speaking about diversity at all especially when the leaders of a company are 10-20-30 years younger than their employees. I know this being in HR and legal and suspect it will become far more relevant in years to come. Especially if social security is done away with in the US. More seniors will be forced to find employment if they can no matter their race but will be ill equipped to compete with "young and hungry".

  64. Anonymous

    The original post wasn’t about racism or ageism but, you found a way to bring it in this topic. It’s also shameful that you had to use explicit language to downplay racism in the workforce.

  65. Anonymous

    You are bit self righteous! I am a person of color and by far, ageism is preventing me getting a position easily. I had to leave the West coast because of the rampant ageism! Unless you personally experienced BOTH, I would suggest you not put down other people's post!

  66. Anonymous

    I totally disagree! I am a person of color and have experienced AGEISM in far more instances than Racism. Talk to anyone over 45 years of age. There are far more court cases for racism than ageism but there should be just as much court cases for ageism to highlight rampant employer abuse! I purposely moved from the West Coast that is famous for technology jobs because ageism is so horrible

  67. Jennifer Wuollet

    I've seen it happen in my industry, usually it means they found a candidate and that one backed out or that more people have left and they need to back fill those positions. I'm in oil and gas and there is a ton of poaching of engineers right now so despite the fact that my company isn't a bad company, we constantly have an opening for engineers. Moving companies is a good way to get promotions and raises in this industry so movement happens. I would reapply, it sometimes works out in your favor. We had a guy who applied 3 times, got passed up twice and is probably one of the best guys we have in the company.

  68. Rosemaryac

    Hi!

    I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

    It’s not unique to your industry. I’m always happy to see a job that interested me reappear in a posting. I feel like it gives me a second chance. And, actually, in two instances it proved a charm. I found out later that in one instance the first time I replied my application got lost in the shuffle.

    Plus, I’ve decided not to sweat it when it happens. Organizations have their own reasons for not inviting people in for interviews even when they’re qualified. Another, similar organization will probably decide that those same qualifications are a good match.

    Have a great week!

  69. Anonymous

    I have wondered about this also. I've reapplied and sent the hiring manager an eloquent email reiterating my skill set. In every instance, I have been ignored. Something is going on with the recruiting process. My gut is that because the recruiters and hiring managers have their pick of the litter, they're playing silly games. I have seen over 1,000 applicants for one role, some who are way overqualified but need to pay bills like the rest of us. This ride has been disheartening.

  70. Anonymous

    I just got rejected for a role for being overqualified (even though the pay was in line with my years of experience)... so just FYI, recruiters are being picky about THAT too.

  71. Anonymous

    same. If I see one more news story where they talk about how they can't fill jobs I will scream. They are looking for someone who has 120% of the skills the job requires and reject those with 80% of the skills. It is sacrificing the good for the sake of the perfect.

  72. Michelle Stewart

    I am noticing this within my own company and am having the same questions.

  73. Anonymous

    Because these are fake jobs and only posted to show that they are flourishing and hiring

  74. Catherine Burch

    Aside from the 'fake jobs', I think it's a trend across industries. I've seen several jobs I had eyeballed but were paying too low and they have been reposted recently at a higher pay rate. Still not where they need to be to be competitive though. A few others, I think the hiring manager is holding out for some of their 'preferred but not required' that are really required things.

  75. Rosemaryac

    Continuing my previous comment: Over the last three decades of team interviews—whether as a group or individually—I’ve also found that it can come down to personality match. It doesn’t mean that my personality is problematic, it’s simply that the team didn’t feel I was a good fit in that regard for whatever reason. I’ve had the same experience when I’ve been on hiring teams.

  76. Anonymous

    Totally agree, as an experienced hiring manager, that those kinds of things come from good (or bad) gut instincts, after all the scoring's over.

    Though as a candidate, of over 7 months unemployment & 17+ interviews & feedback (some really useful/ positive/ genuine, some fake - made up/ fibs) in an already crazily competitive industry, it would be really empowering if folk could just be honest about likely personality fit within a team. I know its not allowed & is in no way constructive, though it would help the rest of us unchosen candidates move on with continued pace & enthusiasm, & allow us to beleive that we still have the ability to truly succeed.

  77. Anonymous

    Absolutely. And the initial "no thanks" email mentioned there were a number of candidates who applied for the job and they identified ones that were better than my application that they are moving forward. How did THAT go? So frustrating...

  78. Anonymous

    Yes, I have noticed that, and yes, I've re-tailored my cv and sent it again, however the result was the same. My take on this is that companies nowadays have very young people doing the head hunting with no critical view on cv's, I think they just look if you have the same role as the one they are posting and if not, don't look at it further.

    I believe that, because already happened to me the other way around, like a recruiter reaching out and presenting a role that I had done several years back, and they don't really think if that makes sense for the person current role or not.

  79. Anonymous

    as a former recruiter for many years, and now an applicant, you are correct in saying that companies are hiring recruiters that are inexperienced because they can pay them west, and they really only know how to scream out not in. I’ve been a victim of that myself on the candidate side. .

  80. Stacey Dunleavy

    I wonder if they make a hire who quits... If I see the same position posted at the same company too often I think that might not be the best place to send my resume at all

  81. Anonymous

    Yes, as an older person I get these jobs, lol. The ones that have a revolving door. Last one was due to a favor tusk and toxic work environment in healthcare pushing paper. Those are the worst I swear!

  82. Anonymous

    I've seen this happen at two different companies I have worked for. It is most likely not your resume. In both cases, they would post a job opening, then not be ready to hire or have time to go through applications/resumes/interviews so they would then repost a few months later. I've also seen them change their minds and decide not to fill the position at all. Another issue that causes this is that they are perpetually looking to fill a position and not doing because of hiring management disfuction etc.

  83. Diana Spearing

    Yes ongoing to younger people in my case

  84. Cindy Gross

    I used to work for a huge company. Job postings disappeared and reappeared with reorgs, headcount got pulled or transferred to another org or put on hold, hiring managers took another job, or someone unexpectedly moved between teams or got promoted. In that case, it was mostly a sign of the scale of movement in any large org - sure there were pathological cases but for the most part it was a side-effect of the scale. Like most things, it depends.

  85. Jaylee

    Thank you for your thoughtful response, Cindy. I hadn't considered the scaling issue, but working with large financial services companies for the past 18 years, I can definitely step back and see how very true that is!

  86. Jaylee

    This might be the only time I share this story, but I feel it's relevant so....

    I applied for a position with a large financial services firm after my role with my previous employer was moved to northern New Jersey. Having carefully read the description, it was patently clear that I was a perfect candidate for the very specialized project they were embarking upon.

    Fast forward three months: the post was gone from their site without a word to me either way regarding my submission. THEN! My very favorite headhunter called to tell me about a role he had that I was perfect for. Yep. Same role. I told him I'd applied but received no response. He asked for the updated resume I'd sent; then circled back with this...

    "Dumb it down."

    "Excuse me?"

    "Trust me. Remove your title from your last role and resubmit. it," he said.

    I did.

    I got the job.

    Have I had to do some climbing over the past 3 years? I have. Was it worth it? I thought so at the time. My point is, don't be afraid to make concessions if it's a job you really want!

  87. Anonymous

    "Dumb it down and remove your previous title" - why, so they could justify paying you less than you're worth? I don't understand the purpose of this advice.

  88. Béatrice Denise Chahine

    I've seen a few of these on my on-and-off job search. I do not know if it is because of the resume tailoring. I'm a young person who recently came out of school, now starting to be a while back, so I do not have enough experience to have a detailed opinion or advice on the matter.

  89. Farah Bajwa

    If you're really interested in the position, I say it doesn't hurt. Worst they can do is send you the "Unfortunately," email again. good luck!

  90. Mary Wright

    Yes, I see this all the time. Pretty much all industries do this. Go ahead and tailor your resume by running it through ATS software and apply again, but don't put all your eggs in one basket.

    You never really know what's going on at that company or their hiring process, so stay optimistically skeptical.

  91. Anonymous

    Yes, and I think the ATS is selecting candidates based on criteria the company or firm thinks it wants to narrow down resumes they will actually review, but either the new employee doesn't work out or they can't find the "perfect" candidate so the posting appears two months later. ATS is unfortunately not going anywhere, but more employers need to realize it is limiting their scope of candidates, not making their jobs easier.

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