Reapplying for same job -what's the etiquette?

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[gavintc]

I did it, believe I was (and still am) eminently suitable. But after 2 applications (with no interview), I note that the post is advertised again for the 3rd time. I called asking for some feedback, but was simply informed that the deluge of applicants made it impossible to provide comment. They are clearly looking for a very specific applicant.

I think it is worth trying twice, but I would re-work your application to make sure you do not get knocked back for the original reasons.

 

[rb58]

[QUOTE 1685810, member: 45"]I was unsuccesful in an interview back in November. Simply, I'm very good at what I do and look good on paper, but I'm not very good in interview. Anyway, the job has been re-advertised this week. There's no "previous applicants need not apply" statement. So, is it worth applying again? What's the etiquette in this situation? In the past I've been unsuccessful in interviews but told in feedback they'd give me another go if something else came up, and then been successful the second time, but this is slightly different.[/quote]
Go for it. What's the worse that can happen. Shows determination I'd say.

 

[Pottsy]

Yes give it a go. I wouldn't try and hide the fact that you've applied before though (they might spot it), instead try and spin it round to using it as proof that you're really keen on this company and position.

 

[swee'pea99]

I think the bottom line is there is no 'etiquette in this situation'. You have to think of it as a one-off. The other bottom line, it seems to me (can you have two bottom lines) is, as others have said: what have you got to lose? If you want the job, go for it. You can't possibly end off worse as a result.

As to how best to do that, my instinct would be, as again others have said, to be honest. If, as seems likely, they genuinely were deluged with applicants, the one thing you need to do is stand out. I'd suggest looking to stand out for three things: mention that you've applied before, were disappointed not to get it, but have kept your eyes open because it sounded right up your street; be upfront about not being good at doing yourself justice in interview - try to turn this into evidence of Something Good About You ('I find myself trying to 'do a good interview', which is not something I'm good at, which makes me appear fumbling and indecisive; the exact opposite of how I am when I'm set an important job to do'); above all, work hard on making your best possible pitch for why you'd be right for/good at the job.

And do it all on one side of a sheet of A4!

Let's face it, again, you've nothing to lose. And if you did get it and it turned out to be a poisoned chalice, you can always quit.

Good luck!

 

[marinyork]

I think in the slump we've had the last few years this sort of thing has been common. I've applied for (and had interviews for) the same job re-advertised three times. There is no etiquette, but I'm sure there are little things you can do differently. Surely you have to consider the sheer pot luck aspect of re-applying - the same other people may not be re-applying that were preferred over you this time.

 

[Archie_tect]

What's to lose? Have you done something appropriate to the post since your last interview to make yourself stand out from the rest?

 

[ttcycle]

Go for it Mr P, give yourself a better shot at it and with some luck they will probably ask you similar questions. Good luck!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

If you don't apply you guarantee the outcome. You have to be in it to win it.

EDIT: Some interview technique coaching maybe?

 

[Maz]

I would just go for it. Who knows? Maybe first time round you came a close second and they might be happy to interview a second time.