Under review → not selected

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Meaning

Under review → not selected usually means your application was considered but not chosen for further steps in that requisition.

What it doesn't confirm

The label does not explain every internal step or the reason for this update. Read the employer's messages for the specific decision, request, or next step.

What to do next

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.

Also seen as: under review to not selected, status changed to not selected

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 to follow up

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.

Disclaimer

This page is general informational guidance and does not represent every employer selection process.