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Popular statuses
- Position filledPosition filled usually means the employer staffed that posting and is no longer advancing other applicants for that requisition.
- Hiring manager reviewHiring manager review usually means a manager is directly assessing fit, which is more specific than broad active labels but still uncertain.
- Application status: inactiveInactive application status usually means active review has stopped for that posting and often functions as a closure signal.
- What “Pending” and “Under Review” Usually Mean (Job Applications)Pending and Under Review usually mean your application is still active, but these labels do not tell you which hiring step you are in.
- Interview completed: what happens nextWhat usually happens after a job interview is completed and why updates can take time.
- Moved to another requisitionMoved to another requisition usually means your application was transferred to a related posting for possible continued review, not automatically rejected or advanced.
- Application in progressApplication in progress usually means your application is still active, but the label is often broader and less specific than it sounds.
- Employer asked for more informationEmployer asked for more information usually means active review is in progress and a specific detail is needed before the process can continue.
All job statuses
- Application archivedWhat an archived application status usually means in applicant tracking systems.
- Application archived but job still openAn application can be archived while the job stays open because postings, candidate queues, and requisitions can move separately.
- Application closed but no responseWhat it usually means when a job application is closed and no direct response was sent.
- Application in progressApplication in progress usually means your application is still active, but the label is often broader and less specific than it sounds.
- Application status: inactiveInactive application status usually means active review has stopped for that posting and often functions as a closure signal.
- Application under considerationApplication under consideration usually means your candidacy is still active, but the exact stage and next step are not yet clear.
- Application viewedApplication viewed usually means the employer opened or reviewed the application record, but it does not by itself predict the next step.
- Application withdrawn by employerWhat it usually means when an employer withdraws an application from active consideration.
- Assessment test pendingWhat the status 'assessment test pending' usually means in job application portals.
- Background check cleared, waitingWhat it usually means when background checks are cleared but hiring is still pending.
- Background check pendingWhat the status 'background check pending' usually means after job offer stages.
- Candidate pool reviewWhat the status 'candidate pool review' usually means in hiring systems.
- Employer asked for more informationEmployer asked for more information usually means active review is in progress and a specific detail is needed before the process can continue.
- Final interview completedWhat the status 'final interview completed' usually means in hiring decisions.
- Ghosted after final interviewWhat it usually means when there is no update after a final interview stage.
- Group interview completedWhat the status 'group interview completed' usually means after panel interviews.
- Hiring freeze / role pausedWhat a hiring freeze or paused role status usually means in a recruiting process.
- Hiring manager reviewHiring manager review usually means a manager is directly assessing fit, which is more specific than broad active labels but still uncertain.
- Internal candidate selectedWhat it usually means when an internal candidate is selected for a role.
- Interview completed: what happens nextWhat usually happens after a job interview is completed and why updates can take time.
- Interview feedback pendingWhat the status 'interview feedback pending' usually means after interviews.
- Interview loop pending schedulingWhat the status 'interview loop pending scheduling' usually means before interviews are confirmed.
- Interview rescheduledWhat it usually means when an interview is moved to a different date or time.
- Interview scheduled, now whatWhat usually happens after an interview is scheduled and what this stage often means.
- Job application pending too longWhat it usually means when a job application stays pending for an extended period.
- Job application under reviewYour application is waiting for review or being checked against the role requirements.
- Job offer rescindedWhat a rescinded job offer status usually means and what it often reflects in hiring workflows.
- Moved to another requisitionMoved to another requisition usually means your application was transferred to a related posting for possible continued review, not automatically rejected or advanced.
- No longer under considerationNo longer under consideration usually means active review has ended for that role, but it does not block every future application.
- No response after interviewWhat no response after an interview usually means and what timing is common.
- Not selected but “in process”What it usually means when portal labels show not selected while other process indicators remain.
- Offer accepted but no start dateWhat it usually means when an offer is accepted but a start date is not finalized.
- Offer letter pendingWhat the status 'offer letter pending' usually means in the final offer stage.
- Offer letter pending after verbal offerOffer letter pending after verbal offer usually means the company intends to send written terms but still needs internal steps to finish.
- Offer pending approvalOffer pending approval usually means the hiring team wants to proceed, but internal sign-off is still required before a formal offer is sent.
- Onsite interview pendingWhat the status 'onsite interview pending' usually means in interview workflows.
- Pending background screening invitationWhat the status 'pending background screening invitation' usually means before formal screening begins.
- Pending internal discussionsWhat the status 'pending internal discussions' usually means in hiring decisions.
- Pending next stepsWhat the status 'pending next steps' usually means in a job application process.
- Pending senior leadership reviewWhat this status usually means when senior leadership review is part of hiring.
- Position filledPosition filled usually means the employer staffed that posting and is no longer advancing other applicants for that requisition.
- Reference check in progressReference check in progress usually means late-stage reference verification is underway before a final hiring decision.
- Rejected but role still openWhat it usually means when you are rejected and the job posting remains open.
- Requisition closed / position closedWhat it usually means when a job requisition or position is marked closed.
- Role / Position on HoldRole or position on hold usually means hiring is paused for now. It often signals delay rather than confirmed closure, but restart timing is uncertain.
- Role reposted, what should I doWhat it usually means when a role is reposted and whether reapplying may make sense.
- Salary negotiation pendingWhat the status 'salary negotiation pending' usually means before a final offer is confirmed.
- Start date delayedWhat a delayed start date usually means after a job offer process.
- Talent Acquisition Review in ProgressTalent acquisition review in progress usually means the recruiting team is evaluating or queuing your application; it does not promise an interview.
- Talent communityWhat a talent community status usually means in recruiting portals.
- Under review → in progressWhat it usually means when a job status changes from under review to in progress.
- Under review → not selectedWhat it usually means when a job application changes from under review to not selected.
- Under second reviewWhat the status 'under second review' usually means in job application workflows.
- Under team reviewWhat the status 'under team review' usually means in collaborative hiring workflows.
- Verbal offer made, awaiting written offerWhat it usually means when you receive a verbal offer but the written offer has not arrived.
- What “Pending” and “Under Review” Usually Mean (Job Applications)Pending and Under Review usually mean your application is still active, but these labels do not tell you which hiring step you are in.
- What Does “In Review” Mean on Greenhouse?Learn what In Review means in current Greenhouse candidate updates and what may happen next.
- What Does “Process Completed” Mean on Workday?Learn what Process Completed means on Workday, why it varies by employer, and what to check next.
- Workday application under reviewWorkday application under review usually means your application is still active or queued, but the exact meaning depends on the employer.
- Workday Status Changed From “Under Review” to “In Progress”: What Does It Mean?See why a Workday application can move from Under Review back to In Progress and what to watch for next.
Guides and articles
- Application In Progress vs. Under Review: What’s the Difference?Compare what in progress and under review mean, what neither status confirms, and when to follow up.
- Does “No Longer Under Consideration” Mean You Were Rejected?Usually, consideration has ended for that role. Learn why the job may stay open, what this means for other applications, and when another application makes sense.
- Greenhouse Application Statuses Explained: What Each Status MeansDecode current Greenhouse candidate statuses and stages, what employers control, and what may happen next.
- How AI Resume Screening Affects Your Application StatusHow AI-assisted screening and ATS workflows influence common portal statuses like Application Received, Under Review, and Rejected—and what you can do about it.
- How ATS Automation Changes “Application Received” and “Pending”These statuses are often automation labels, not real-time progress. Here’s what they usually mean inside an ATS—and what you can infer from each.
- How Long Does a Workday Application Stay “Under Review”?Learn why Workday Under Review timelines vary, when a long wait can be normal, and when to follow up.
- Indeed Application Statuses Explained: What Each One Actually MeansDecode common Indeed application statuses and learn what each label can—and cannot—tell you.
- Indeed Application Still Says “Applied”: Has Anyone Seen It?Learn why an Indeed application can remain Applied, whether an employer may have seen it, and when to follow up.
- Indeed Application Viewed But No Response: What It Usually MeansAn Indeed application viewed status is a weak signal by itself. Learn why employers may view, sort, pause, or close applications without replying right away.
- Indeed Says an Employer Viewed Your Application. What Happens Next?Learn what an Indeed Application Viewed status means, what may happen next, and when to follow up.
- Is “Application Under Review” a Good Sign?Under review usually means your application remains active, but does not prove shortlisting. Learn which signals show a clearer next step.
- Recruiter Said They’d Get Back to Me But Didn’t: What It Usually MeansRecruiter silence after a promised update often reflects delays, approvals, feedback gaps, competing candidates, or a possible rejection.
- Taleo Application Statuses Explained: What Each Status MeansDecode common Taleo application statuses, including Process Complete, Completed, and Under Review.
- Under Review vs. Under Consideration: What’s the Difference?Under review points to evaluation; under consideration means you remain a candidate. Compare both labels without assuming a universal hiring order.
- Verbal Offer But No Written Offer Yet: Should You Worry?A verbal offer is positive, but it is not final written terms. Learn why offer letters can lag and what to avoid before signing.
- What “Employer Reviewing Applications” Means on IndeedWhat Indeed's application statuses mean, how employer review works, and what usually happens after you apply.
- What “Position on Hold” Often Means When Companies Cut BudgetsPosition on hold usually reflects budget gating or headcount re-approval—not a silent rejection. Here’s what it typically means and what to do next.
- What “Response Seems Unlikely” Means on IndeedIndeed expects no reply when enough candidates were hired or your application has been inactive for at least two weeks. See how this differs from rejection.
- What Does “Not Selected by Employer” Mean on Indeed?Learn what Indeed Not Selected by Employer means, why it appears, and what to do if the job remains open.
- What Happens After You Apply on Workday?Workday is often the application portal, but each employer controls the hiring workflow. Here is what common Workday statuses usually mean.
- What Is an ATS? Applicant Tracking System Meaning, How It Works, and ATS Resume TipsATS meaning explained: what an Applicant Tracking System is, how employers use it to screen and track candidates, and how to make an ATS-friendly resume that gets parsed correctly.
- When Do Companies Start Hiring for Holiday and Seasonal Jobs?A practical 2026 guide to holiday seasonal-job timing, interviews, and when to apply.
- Why ‘Under Review’ Can Last Longer During Hiring FreezesWhy an under review status often lasts longer when budgets tighten, approvals pause, or headcount plans are being rechecked.
- Why You Might Hear Nothing After a Final Interview in a Slower Job MarketFinal-round silence is often approvals, scheduling, or risk management—not necessarily rejection. Here’s what usually causes it and how to respond.
- Why Your Job Application Status Hasn’t ChangedAn unchanged application status can reflect queues, delayed feedback, approvals, or a stale record. Learn which updates matter and when to follow up.
- Workday “In Progress” vs “Under Review”: What’s the Difference?Compare Workday In Progress and Under Review, including what each label usually means and what may happen next.
- Workday Application Statuses Explained: What Each Status Actually MeansLearn what common Workday application statuses usually mean and why each employer's workflow differs.