Should I reach out again regarding the same position I already got rejected from?
Hi all -
Happy New Year! I am going back and forth on something and thought I would get some feedback and opinions. I applied for a job back in December that resonated with me in every way. My skills, background, where I want to go in my career, and the company itself all align perfectly. I got an interview request an hour after applying so that gave me a lot of hope and confidence that they were feeling the same way based on my resume and cover letter. I had the initial phone screening interview and thought it went well. I prepped for hours for just the screening and went in feeling very prepared and know I conveyed how excited I was about the opportunity. I was nervous (I always am for interviews) and am wondering if I just didn't come across well in some way. Because a couple of days after the interview, they told me they would not be moving forward with me.
I wrote back to convey my disappointment but thanked them for their time and asked for any feedback they may have. I never heard back. They then immediately reposted the position and it is still open on Linkedin (it's been about a month since I applied).
I'm wondering if I should reach out again and ask for another chance? Or just cut my losses? I really do think I'm a great fit all around and am not sure what disqualified me. Most of all, I am excited about the position and the work the company does. Let me know what you think!
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6 Comments
Anonymous
01/04/21 at 11:24PM UTC
The company maybe chumming the waters to test response volumes, salary requirements, talent , etc or they may have offered the position to a candidate that ended up backing out at the last minute.
I would reach out directly to the contact you previously spoke with reiterating your interest. Why not? What do you have to lose?
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Anonymous
01/05/21 at 8:57PM UTC
I'd recommend reaching out with no expectation that you will hear back.
I do know lots of times, companies post a job, then put it on hold, and post again.
My only thought would be if you you do reach out, don't let the silence get to your heart or deflate you. It's a numbers game out there. The more jobs you apply to, that you qualify for, the better chance at landing a new role.
Sending good vibes!
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Madeline Schwarz
27
Communication + Career Coach for Introverts
01/05/21 at 11:37PM UTC
I would reach out again to express your continued interest in the company and give your best pitch of why you're a good fit. When I was in design school, I remember presenting a design concept that my professor ripped to shreds. I came back and represented the same idea the next week and he gave me a thumbs up.
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Krystin
141
Recruiting Leader & Résumé Writer in Seattle
01/06/21 at 4:23PM UTC
I would not. As a recruiter, I know these decisions are generally pretty final, and I've never seen a case where a candidate reached out that quickly for reconsideration and actually got moved forward. I would give it at least six months before applying again, honestly.
That said, definitely use this time to start applying elsewhere! On to the next! :)
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Natasha Punwani
19
Government Relations Professional
01/06/21 at 10:39PM UTC
If you have a contact within the firm I think it is worth digging to find out whether there have been any changes to the position. If it seems the process is ongoing from the point in time when you applied, it is probably better to not burn any bridges and find another position within the company which may be a better match for you.
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Kimberly Friddle
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The geekiest marketer in Houston
01/07/21 at 1:22AM UTC
I would reach out directly, tell them how much you felt the opportunity resonated with you, and ask again for feedback. My first "big break" job came when someone else was hired for the position and turned out not to be a fit after just a few months. I was the second-choice candidate.
As someone else mentioned, what do you have to lose?
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