Position filled

This status usually means the employer completed hiring for that specific posting.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: position filled, role filled

Definition

Position filled usually means the requisition is no longer accepting or advancing applicants because a hire was confirmed.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Recruiting teams are often finalizing onboarding and closing candidate records in the system.

Why it stays in this status

Filled roles remain closed in tracking systems after disposition updates are completed.

How long it usually lasts

It usually remains permanent for that posting.

What usually doesn’t help

Reapplying to the same closed requisition usually does not reopen review.

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
• Internal candidate selected
• Moved to another requisition
• Not selected but “in process”

Disclaimer

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