What does it mean when a company keeps posting the same job?

Here are some of the most common reasons why an employer may decide to post a position a second time. The applicant pool was “weak.” The hiring manager did not receive enough applications from qualified candidates during the initial posting. This is, by far, the most common reason why a job gets reposted.

Is it a bad sign if a job is reposted?

The hiring manager has all the information he or she needs to decide whether to hire you. Unless you are contacted directly by the hiring manager or receive some inside or back channel information, you should not reapply. Most of the time, reposting is a sign that something just isn’t lining up for you.

Why do companies post jobs for months?

In some cases, companies will post a position simply to begin collecting resumes and candidates in anticipation of future needs. They may expect to win a large contract that would require additional hiring, but they don’t want to incur the expense until the contract is secured.

Why do job postings stay up?

This is usually the case because these positions require a more specialized set of skills. Also a factor is whether the company used a job search site to list the job, in which case the company may prefer to let the job posting expire rather than having to take it down.

Can you reapply after rejecting a job offer?

And one common question that job seekers have is: Is it okay to reapply for a position with a company after being rejected? The answer, in short, is: Yes! A rejection shouldn’t deter you from giving it another go, even when it comes to a company that previously rejected you.

Should I apply to a job that has been posted for a long time?

Reynolds suggests, “If you find two listings in one day that you’d like to apply for, it’s usually best to apply for the most recently posted job first. So, if one posting is dated from two days ago and the other is two weeks ago, spend your efforts first applying to that two-day-old listing.”