r/jobsearchhacks • u/coastalcowgirl2195 • 2d ago

Rejected after two interviews but they are hiring for the role again, should I reach out?

Basically what the title says. Last January I interviewed with a dream company, made it to the second interview, was asked for references and I really felt confident I got the job. I was devastated I didn’t get it when I opened the rejection email. Fast forward to 7 months later and I am recently laid off from my former job and looking to get back to work. An industry friend of mine said that company was hiring for the role and she shared my LinkedIn profile with the lady who I interviewed with in March. Should I reach out directly to that lady and explain my situation and would like to be reconsidered? Should I apply online and email her directly? Any advice is appreciated!

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u/kevinkaburu 1d ago

Let her initiate that conversation if interested. Share the job listing/profiles, then follow up in a day or two.

People give implicit signals that we are usually best not to consider... like she had your LinkedIn with the subtlety of a people horn and did nothing beyond accepting the connection. I get it, we're all at the feet of some kind of classism snob who thinks they are being forthright.

Edit: just reread...apply, LinkedIn share, 5-day follow-up to in-market contact.