Internal candidate selected

This status usually means the employer chose someone already inside the organization for the position.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: internal candidate selected, internal hire selected

Definition

Internal candidate selected usually means the requisition outcome favored an internal employee rather than external applicants.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Final approvals and transfer logistics are often handled internally while external applications are closed.

Why it stays in this status

Once that decision is logged, applicant systems usually keep external candidates in closed states.

How long it usually lasts

It usually remains final for that requisition.

What usually doesn’t help

Repeated requests to reopen a filled internal requisition usually do not change final disposition.

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

• Hiring freeze / role paused
• Moved to another requisition
• Not selected but “in process”
• Pending internal discussions

Disclaimer

This page is general informational guidance and may not reflect every employer process or system behavior.