Interview Boss What it means when a job ad gets reposted after you apply
Oct 29, 2025
Reposting a job ad after you applied can feel discouraging, but it often has little to do with you. The hosts explore various reasons behind reposts, from lazy auto-reposts to managers hunting for an elusive 'unicorn' candidate. They discuss how reposts may indicate issues like timing problems or a need for edits to attract better applicants. Listeners get practical advice on what to do next, including when to follow up or simply move on. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of focusing on multiple opportunities.
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From Interview Anxiety To Multiple Offers
- Nikita struggled with interviews for years, then aced them after using Interview Boss techniques and landed a dream role.
- She later left that toxic job and used the skills again to secure a better position quickly.
Reposts Often Signal Hiring Process Issues
- Reposted job ads often reflect manager indecision or lazy auto-refreshing rather than candidate rejection.
- Employers sometimes hit 'repost' to attract more options, not because your application failed.
Always-On Hiring Explains Frequent Reposts
- Some companies keep ads live because they always need hires in that discipline and want continuous candidate flow.
- Constant recruitment can make reposts routine, not a reflection on individual applicants.