Under review → not selected
This status change usually means the employer completed evaluation for that posting and moved forward with other candidates.
Last updated: 2026-02-22
Also seen as: under review to not selected, status changed to not selected
Definition
Under review → not selected usually means your application was considered but not chosen for further steps in that requisition.
What’s usually happening behind the scenes
Hiring teams are often finalizing candidate comparisons and updating disposition states in batch.
Why it stays in this status
Once finalized, applicant systems commonly keep this disposition as closed for that posting.
How long it usually lasts
It usually remains final for that requisition, even if similar roles open later.
What usually doesn’t help
Repeatedly asking to reopen a closed disposition usually does not change a finalized decision record.
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 page is general informational guidance and does not represent every employer selection process.