Role reposted, what should I do

This status usually means the employer reopened candidate sourcing for the role, even if prior applicants were already reviewed.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: role reposted should i reapply, job reposted

Definition

Role reposted, what should I do usually means the position was posted again to refresh the candidate pool or adjust hiring requirements.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Teams may be revising role scope, extending search reach, or reopening review after earlier candidates were not selected.

Why it stays in this status

Reposted roles often remain open while the employer restarts sourcing and screening cycles.

How long it usually lasts

It often lasts several weeks, depending on market response and hiring urgency.

What usually doesn’t help

Submitting many duplicate applications without updates usually does not improve visibility.

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.