"No longer under consideration" means the employer has decided not to move forward with your application. It's a polite way of saying "rejected" — whether the decision was about you specifically or the role was filled/canceled. The move now: request feedback if appropriate, check whether the role gets reposted, and redirect your energy to active opportunities.
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Quick Answers
What does 'no longer under consideration' mean?
It means the employer has decided not to advance your application. The role may have been filled, your candidacy may not have matched their requirements, or the position was closed. Regardless of the reason, it's a final status — you're out of the running for this specific requisition.
Is 'no longer under consideration' the same as rejected?
Functionally, yes. It's a softer label that companies use instead of 'rejected,' but the outcome is the same — your application won't move forward for this particular role.
Can you reapply after 'no longer under consideration'?
To the same requisition, usually no. But if the company reposts the role or has other open positions you're qualified for, applying fresh is absolutely fair game — especially if you've strengthened your candidacy since the last application.
Why did I get 'no longer under consideration' without an email?
Some companies batch-update statuses without sending individual notifications. Others rely on the portal status change as the notification itself. It's a gap in most hiring processes, not a reflection of how seriously your application was considered.
Seeing "no longer under consideration" stings — especially if you thought you were a strong fit or never even got a chance to interview. The label is intentionally soft, but the message is clear: this particular opportunity has moved on without you.
The good news: understanding why it happens and what to do next is the difference between spiraling into portal-refresh mode and landing your next interview faster.
- No Longer Under Consideration
An ATS status indicating that the employer has decided not to advance a candidate's application. The decision may be based on qualifications, timing, internal changes, or the position being filled. It is functionally equivalent to a rejection, regardless of whether the candidate receives a separate rejection email.
This status appears across multiple ATS platforms — Workday, iCIMS, Oracle, and others. The specific wording varies (some say "no longer being considered," "not moving forward," or just "inactive"), but the meaning is consistent: your application has been removed from active consideration.
Common reasons you might see this status:
- The role was filled — someone else accepted an offer
- You didn't meet minimum requirements — automated filters or recruiter screening identified a mismatch
- The role was canceled or restructured — budget changes, reorgs, or hiring freezes
- They moved forward with other candidates — nothing wrong with your application, just a competitive process
- The position was reposted — sometimes companies close a req and open a new one, resetting the candidate pool
"No longer under consideration" is a closed status. The question isn't whether to keep waiting — it's what to do next.
These three labels confuse people because they all mean roughly the same thing — but companies use them at different stages.
The practical difference is tone, not outcome. "No longer under consideration" and "not retained" are softer labels that employers use to sound less harsh. "Rejected" is the blunt version. All three mean: this application is done.
For a deeper dive on "not retained" specifically, see: Not Retained on a Job Application: What It Means.
Different words, same result. Don't spend time analyzing the label — spend it on your next move.
Amazon is one of the most-searched contexts for this status, and for good reason — they process millions of applications through their ATS and use "no longer under consideration" frequently.
On Amazon specifically:
- The status usually appears after a recruiter screen, phone interview, or loop interview
- It can also appear during the initial resume review if the recruiter doesn't see a match
- Amazon's volume means status updates can be delayed — you might get the update days after the actual decision
- Inclined/not inclined decisions happen in the debrief — if the team was "not inclined," this is the resulting status
Amazon typically allows reapplication after a cooling-off period (often 6 months to 1 year, depending on the team and stage you reached). If you were rejected after an on-site loop, the wait is usually longer than if you were rejected at the resume screen.
On Workday, "no longer under consideration" is one of several closed statuses. It typically appears when:
- A recruiter manually moves your application to a rejected stage
- The role is filled and remaining candidates are batch-dispositioned
- An automated rule closes out applications that have been inactive for a set period
Workday may show this as "no longer under consideration," "not selected," or simply "inactive" — depending on how the employer configured their portal.
This is one of the most frustrating parts of job searching. You check the portal, see the status changed, but never got a notification.
Common reasons:
- No auto-notification configured — the employer didn't set up rejection emails for this stage
- Batch disposition — the recruiter closed 200 applications at once and skipped individual emails
- Email went to spam — rejection emails from ATS platforms frequently get filtered
- The company's policy is portal-only — they expect candidates to check the portal, not wait for emails
Before assuming you never got an email, search your spam/junk folder for the company name, the ATS name (Workday, iCIMS, etc.), and terms like "application" or "update." Many ATS emails get flagged by aggressive spam filters.
The absence of a rejection email doesn't mean the decision wasn't made. Many companies rely on portal status changes as the de facto notification.
To the same requisition: Usually no. Once a requisition is closed or your application is marked as "no longer under consideration," you can't re-enter the same pipeline.
To a different role at the same company: Almost always yes. Most companies track applications per requisition, not per candidate. Applying to a different role creates a fresh application.
To the same role if it's reposted: Yes — and this happens more often than people realize. Companies close and reopen requisitions for various reasons. If you see the same job reposted:
- Submit a fresh application (don't reference the old one)
- If possible, reach out to a recruiter and mention you applied previously
- Highlight anything new since your last application (new skills, certifications, projects)
Reapplying with the same resume rarely changes the outcome. If you were rejected, something didn't match — figure out what, fix it, and reapply with a stronger profile.
Seeing "no longer under consideration" hurts less when your pipeline is active and you have other opportunities moving.
Acknowledge it and move on (today)
Don't spiral. The decision is made. Treat this as information, not a verdict on your worth. One application in a sea of many.
Request feedback (if appropriate)
If you made it to an interview stage, a brief feedback request is reasonable. Most companies won't give detailed feedback, but some will share what tipped the decision — and that intel is valuable for future applications.
Check for reposted or similar roles (this week)
Sometimes the same role reappears under a new req. Other times, a related role on the same team is a better fit. Set a job alert for the company.
Strengthen your pipeline (ongoing)
If this rejection hits hard, your pipeline is probably too thin. The antidote is volume: more applications, more networking, more opportunities in motion. For strategies, see: How to Follow Up on a Job Application.
Subject: [ROLE] application — quick feedback request Hi [NAME], Thank you for letting me know about the [ROLE] decision. I appreciate the time the team invested in the process. If you're able to share any feedback on what I could improve for future applications — whether it's experience gaps, interview performance, or fit — I'd find it genuinely helpful. Either way, I'd welcome the chance to stay in touch for future opportunities. Thanks, [YOUR NAME] [LINKEDIN URL]
'No longer under consideration': the practical response
- 1The status means the employer has decided not to advance your application — it's functionally a rejection.
- 2It can happen because of your candidacy, the role closing, or a competitive process — often you won't know which.
- 3'No longer under consideration,' 'not retained,' and 'rejected' all mean the same thing in different words.
- 4You can usually reapply to other roles or to the same role if it's reposted later.
- 5The best response: request feedback (if you interviewed), check for reposted roles, and strengthen your pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'no longer under consideration' mean?
It means the employer has decided not to move forward with your application. The role may have been filled, your qualifications may not have matched, or the position was closed. It's a closed status — your application won't progress.
Is 'no longer under consideration' the same as rejected?
Functionally yes. The label is softer, but the outcome is identical — your application has been removed from the active pipeline.
Why didn't I get a rejection email?
Common reasons: the employer didn't configure auto-notifications, rejections were done in a batch without individual emails, or the email went to spam. Check your junk folder before assuming you weren't notified.
Can I reapply after 'no longer under consideration'?
To the same requisition, usually no. To a different role at the same company, almost always yes. If the same role gets reposted, apply fresh — but consider strengthening your application before resubmitting.
What does 'no longer under consideration' mean on Amazon?
Amazon uses this status after the hiring team decides not to move forward — whether at the resume review, phone screen, or on-site loop stage. Reapplication is typically allowed after a cooling-off period of 6-12 months.
What's the difference between 'no longer under consideration' and 'not retained'?
'Not retained' is common in government and public sector hiring; 'no longer under consideration' is more common in corporate ATS platforms. Both mean the same thing: your application won't advance.
Should I reach out to the recruiter after seeing this status?
If you interviewed, a brief feedback request is appropriate. If you were rejected at the resume stage, reaching out is less likely to yield a response — better to focus on improving your next application.
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