Should I re apply for the same job...

14 Comments

1. Deb AllenApril 4,2024 at 4:30PM UTC

   You can certainly apply, but then research who is the current recruiter (role may have turned over) and connect with them via LI or Email to make yourself visible and suggest a conversation. It will let you know status upfront and you will know where you stand,

2. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 7:32PM UTC

   So it’s the same recruiter that I spoke to last year and her and I had a great connection very personal yet she never got back to me as to why I was not chosen. I think that’s my concern/dilemma since I had a great connection with her, but yet she never got back to me.

3. AnonymousApril 5,2024 at 2:48AM UTC

   I just watched a video on LinkedIn from a recruiter talking about this. There are a lot of reasons for not giving you feedback on why you weren’t hired such as the company not allowing it, so I wouldn’t worry too much about that.

4. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 5:34PM UTC

   I would definitely reapply.

5. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 6:22PM UTC

   Why not?
   Can't hurt especially I’m sure since the time you’ve acquired some new skills and experience that you can showcase on your resume. Make sure you are targeting the role. Consider using an AI to help you make sure you include key words to help you get past the ATS. However, I’d be wondering WHY the role now is vacant but if you can just get a discussion with the hiring manager, you might be able to get some insights about the team dynamics. It could be something as simple as they moved or some other life changing event. Main thing is to have the opportunity to get in front of the hiring manager.

6. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 7:33PM UTC

   Yes, that is true. Maybe the individual didn’t work out for whatever reason.

7. AnonymousApril 4,2024 at 6:37PM UTC

   What is it going to hurt? Apply.

8. AnonymousApril 5,2024 at 6:02PM UTC

   Yes but only if it is a job that there are multiple people with the roles. I would say no if it is a singular role within an org and the person only lasted a year (or if you do apply, do so cautiously).

9. CMTApril 6,2024 at 8:32PM UTC

   No I would not because it’s a sign from your universe. you are being tested. I think there is something better waiting for you out there and it’s definitely not this job.

10. Megan WestrumApril 7,2024 at 2:05AM UTC

    I would not. Here’s why.. they were not very formal to you during the interview process. Imagine what chaos or terrible communication would be like there. Secondly, the person who accepted the role is already leaving.

    If you end up interviewing with them, make sure to ask why the position is available. You may use their answer with your discretion.

11. Shannon KunkleApril 8,2024 at 1:46PM UTC

    I wouldn't assume it's being reposted because someone was hired and left the role. It's just as likely the role was put on hold, due to budget shortages, management changes or restructuring which happens all the time. So I'd apply again.

12. Maggie StoneApril 7,2024 at 9:11PM UTC

    I think Tahlora makes a good point. What is going to be different about this time?

13. Heather McApril 9,2024 at 1:33PM UTC

    Honestly, I wouldn't reapply at all. This happened to me - except I was offered and turned down the job for various reasons. Turns out, they did hire someone after I turned it down, and the job was reposted a year later. The person who took the role left, or was let go - not sure which. But I know I made the right choice.

14. Michelle HoffmanApril 9,2024 at 2:29PM UTC

    Reapply if it is something you liked it.
    You said recruiter so i am.making a big leap and say it was external recruiter. Externals only get paid when their candidate is selected. So they are a churn industry, unfortunately, and realyy are not into building relationships with applicants.

    The company could have gone with another person who didn't work out, left, died, got fired, you name it. They don't normally keep a list of the people they interviewed and go back to their 2nd choice, etc. Hopefully they learned lessons in their choice and you have grown and gained additional skills/experience. Hopefully, when you didnt get the job you sent a thank you note. Did you also ask them for advice on what you could have done differently in the interview process/skills that would have made you the final candidate. This last one is risky because you have to be vulnerable and more importantly someone from their side would have to give you feedback. I have found it to be about a 60% success rate on receiving feedback.

    GOOD LUCK on reapplying .