99% of our applicants (at least the ones I get, other departments may be different) come from online sites (indeed, monster, etc). I don't know if those sites block you or not.So to @sam_gordon, does your company do something like @tvguy said? Is there an effort to at least send something out after a primary denial that things will be kept for 60 days, or that there's a block to keep people from re-applying to the same job within a certain time frame?
QFTI agree that your resume is your selling point. It needs to be ready and tailored for whatever you're after, but there also just has to be a realistic expectation that even if you believe that you are 100% the person for the job, that there are factors that will keep you from getting it (and for the most part, it's out of your - the applicant's - hands).
You can piss off whoever sees the resume for the second time and get "black listed" from that company.What's the worst that could happen?
This is one of the problems today. You have no idea who else interviewed. It could've been a relative of someone in a corporate office. I've witnessed many a job go to someone because of WHO they are, not WHAT they can do for the company. I've also heard the stories of someone who meets a bunch of "check boxes" and they'll get the job, again, as opposed to the person who actually SHOULD be offered the job.
Is it possible in your instance @Lilacs4Me that you were almost over-qualified? Sure, you missed some cues in the interview, but there's no one that hits everything 100% either. That maybe they didn't see you as someone they could see growth with? Sometimes if you're set in your ways from doing the job before, you could be seen as someone who might not easily adapt to their model. This is just some food for thought. An HR person can tell you anything and everything for a reason as to why you didn't get a position, just to get you out of their hair.
I have no problem if the position opens up again. Or if they are looking for worker 'x', you apply and don't get it and two weeks later, they post for worker 'y', go ahead and apply again. What I don't think you do is apply for position 'x', get turned down, then apply for position 'x' again (before it's filled the first time). If I misundertand the OP, I apologize.
I have no problem if the position opens up again. Or if they are looking for worker 'x', you apply and don't get it and two weeks later, they post for worker 'y', go ahead and apply again. What I don't think you do is apply for position 'x', get turned down, then apply for position 'x' again (before it's filled the first time). If I misundertand the OP, I apologize.
Applying through Indeed usually gets sent through email. I think Ziprecruiter will lock out after one application to a particular job. The more detailed ATS will definitely keep someone from reapplying to the same job. Some allow the person to modify an application though, while others don't.99% of our applicants (at least the ones I get, other departments may be different) come from online sites (indeed, monster, etc). I don't know if those sites block you or not.
I have no problem if the position opens up again. Or if they are looking for worker 'x', you apply and don't get it and two weeks later, they post for worker 'y', go ahead and apply again. What I don't think you do is apply for position 'x', get turned down, then apply for position 'x' again (before it's filled the first time). If I misundertand the OP, I apologize.
I recently hired a number of positions. We don't use a computer program to go through applicants. I would not want to receive a second application from you. There is a reason I did not select you for an interview. It could be others presented themselves better, it could be others are closer, have more experience in the field, or a number of other reasons. I also feel you need to put your best presentation on your resume. If you can't do that on the resume, why would I think you're going to do your best in the workplace?
And yes, I understand people make mistakes. It happens every day in my building. But an application/resume you want to make sure is perfect before handing it in.
Just my opinion.
No, you read it right...I think this was for the same position. But, he didn't get past the filters - no interview, not even a HR screening, so I don't think there's anything wrong with rewriting his resume to match more of the KPI's and keywords so he gets a better filter hit.
After the interview, of course, would be another conversation, like I said. It would depend on the interview and the reasons he was passed over.
Lots of anecdotal advice here but much of it is conflicting. Companies and hiring managers all handle these things differently and you'll never know exactly how. I'm with the camp that thinks a concerted, persistent effort towards a job you really want is absolutely appropriate. My guess is that your first application didn't even "ping the radar".Thank you for your reply, it means a lot. The best part about my situation is: I never got to the actual interview. The note that was left on my login page said that "your application wasn't chosen to move forward." How long do you think I should wait before re-applying? I mentioned a month in my original post, but that was just a time frame I tossed out. I would think a week or two after I got rejected would be too soon, but what do I know?
This. You already don't have the job - you've got nothing to lose.I suppose it couldn't hurt, since you never heard from anyone in the company. Worst they can do is realize it's someone that's already applied for the job and automatically dismiss it.
{{sigh}} my company has a policy of NOT notifying unsuccessful candidates unless they've interviewed. I'll never be comfortable with it and feel it's very discourteous, especially when it would only take a minute to shoot off an email, but it's not my call.Pretty much "Don't call us, we'll call you" anymore when it comes to applying for a job at my place.
Far different than the 1970's when I got out of college, everyone sent you a letter saying they got your application, and then you got one when they filled the position (and you didn't get it). Even McDonalds.
I think the idea of "angering the resume gods" is kinda far-fetched. I'm with you about the OP giving it another shot. Good luck @CapeCodTenorWhat's the worst that could happen?
{{sigh}} my company has a policy of NOT notifying unsuccessful candidates unless they've interviewed. I'll never be comfortable with it and feel it's very discourteous, especially when it would only take a minute to shoot off an email, but it's not my call.
Same here - sometimes, it's just not completely practical to do. The last job I posted, we get something like 53 applications for. We interviewed 3 people. Even with a stock e-mail (some applications didn't include an e-mail address) it would have taken a fair amount of time to reach all 50 candidates who we didn't go with.
You can't lose a job you don't have so go for it. Update your resume to fit like a glove with this job (staying truthful, of course, but pulling out and highlighting skills, experience, or education you have that makes you perfect for the job). Nothing ventured nothing gained. Good luck!
Unless it's a one of a kind company, I'd go with the odds that they turned me down once so I'm not losing much by applying again.You can't lose a job you don't have, but you can certainly kill your future chances by doing too much.