What Does It Mean When Your Application is Under Consideration?

Question

A job seeker asked, What does under consideration mean for a job application?

Initial Interpretation

Basically what that means is that the recruiter of hiring manager has evidently identified your application as one that interests them.

Reviewer’s Assessment of Your Background

And, on the surface, your appear to possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for success on the job.

Likely Next Steps

So, they are reviewing to determine from that pool of qualified candidates, who they will select and invite to for an in-person interview with them.

Hopeful Anticipation

So the under consideration application status is actually typically a very good sign.

Conclusion

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