If at First You Don’t Succeed, Apply Again!

Updated July 3, 2024

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Have you wondered if it’s worth applying again at a company where you previously applied for a job? Yes, says Anne Fisher, career expert, columnist, and author. Now that hiring is picking up, with the many changes that the past few years have brought, companies may be ready for completely new conversations.

But don’t assume that they still have your previous application on file. Also, be aware that their HR department may have turned over and you could be dealing with entirely new hiring managers or HR employees. Fisher adds 4 practical suggestions from a coaching firm for how to approach your reapplication interactions and process.

Originally published on management.fortune.cnn.com by Anne Fisher.

Marcianne Kuethen

Marcianne Kuethen is a Senior Writer at Amtec, where she has written over 700 blog posts in the past 18 years. Her family has led the company across three generations, from her father who founded Amtec in 1959 to her son Barrett who serves as President and CEO today. Outside of writing, she makes art, music, and gardens.

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