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Interviewed with a company after concluding my role last year and while selected for the next round, decided the position wasn't the right fit.

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Interviewed with a company after concluding my role last year and while selected for the next round, decided the position wasn't the right fit. I left the interview process on good terms and we'd both shared that we'd stay in touch regarding future opportunities.

This afternoon, I found a role that while more junior than my past position, is a good salary, more aligned with my background and can envision growing with the company. After being burned in my last positions, a mid-level rather than senior sounds like a way to get my bearings and be able to demonstrate my worth.

What is the best way to go about applying? Do I submit an application on Indeed, the company's website, contact the recruiter or both options? This is the first time that I'm really excited about an opportunity. I've contacted past recruiters before and haven't heard back so I don't want to wait and miss my shot. I'd appreciate your advice!

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  1. Anonymous

    Submit via the company's website, as that should download to their ATS system. Then follow up with the recruiter by email if there's one listed referencing the job #. We miss 100% of the shots we don't take. Go get that job!

  2. Anonymous

    If you have a contact internally, also email them directly as well sharing your interest in this new position. I’d also refer to the position title and where you saw it listed( maybe even attach a copy of the listing). Good luck

  3. Anonymous

    I would submit my application on either website and ALSO reach out to your HR contact. Go for it! Best wishes.

  4. Anonymous

    If you made a direct connection with that Recruiter reach out and refresh their memory. Let them know why you want that role and show them some alignment with your resume and this new job. If you don't hear back from them within a week reach out to the person you assume might be the hiring manager- use linkedin for this research. And then write to them. You could do both concurrently and let them know that you unwaveringly want to work there in the right role for your interest and experience. Go get em!

  5. Coach Nancie Kay Shuman

    So I am working on a research proposal, and one of the things we are told is that it is best to always address the elephant in the room. In your case, it sounds as though the question is why take a step down? Tell them, but tell them in such a way that it sounds like a plus for them as well as for you. Anticipate their concerns. I know for me when I have looked for Executive Assistant roles (which I am well qualified for,) people often express concern as I have a couple advanced degrees and have run my own business. Finding good responses and practicing them so that they are comfortable (and you have tested them to be true,) can help.

    Good luck!

  6. Anonymous

    I would contact the recruiter and apply on the company website.

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