Application under consideration

This status usually means your profile is still being evaluated as the team compares candidates for next steps.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: application under consideration, under consideration

Definition

Application under consideration usually means the employer has not made a final decision and your candidacy remains active.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Recruiters and hiring managers are often reviewing qualifications, interview plans, and shortlist priorities.

Why it stays in this status

Candidate comparisons, internal scheduling, and role requirement updates commonly delay movement.

How long it usually lasts

It often lasts one to four weeks, depending on hiring volume and role urgency.

What usually doesn’t help

Frequent status-check messages in short intervals usually do not speed selection decisions.

When action might make sense

If no timeline was shared, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after about one to two weeks. If a timeline was shared, following up after that window is often reasonable while continuing other active applications.

Related statuses

• Application archived
• Application closed but no response
• Application in progress
• Application status: inactive

Disclaimer

This explanation is general and may differ from a specific employer process.