'No Longer Under Consideration' on Workday (What It Actually Means)

Your file is closed. That's the hard truth behind "No Longer Under Consideration."

Bottom Line: "No Longer Under Consideration" is a definitive rejection. The recruiter has moved on, your application is closed, and this specific role is off the table. That said, it does not block you from applying to other positions at the same company — not now, not ever. One rejection, one role, one door closed. The rest of the building is still open.

The Emotional Reality

Seeing that status change is a gut punch. You've been checking the portal every day, running through scenarios, and now there it is in plain text. That's a real loss, and it's okay to sit with that for a minute. Then we're moving. Because the worst thing you can do right now is stare at that status waiting for it to change back. It won't. What you need is the full picture of what this actually means, what it doesn't mean, and your next three moves.

What Every ATS Calls Rejection: The Cross-Platform Translation Table

Every major applicant tracking system uses different language for the same outcome. Here's how they all translate.

Platform quirks worth knowing:

Workday triggers this status in two ways: a recruiter manually moves your application to a rejected stage, or a batch disposition runs after the role fills. Either way, the outcome is identical. Workday is highly customizable, so two companies on the same platform can show slightly different label text — "Not Selected" and "No Longer Under Consideration" are both rejections.

Greenhouse is cleaner about communication than most. Their platform makes it easy to send bulk rejection emails, and over 50% of auto-rejected applications receive an email notification. If you didn't get one, the recruiter either skipped that step or it went to spam.

iCIMS portal updates on a delay — recruiters make decisions before the backend workflow catches up. The label "Reviewed: Not Selected" is a locked status. Do not wait for it to revert.

Taleo (used heavily by Oracle, Bank of America, and government contractors) uses "Not Retained" as its primary rejection label. "Submission Completed" can mean both successful receipt and closed file, depending on company configuration — check the full status history in your portal.

SmartRecruiters and Ashby are generally more straightforward. "Not Selected" and "Declined" are unambiguous. Both platforms tend to trigger automated emails alongside status changes.

Lever uses "Archived" as its rejection terminology — which sounds passive, but it means the same thing. Your application was reviewed and won't move forward. Lever users include a lot of high-growth startups; don't mistake the softer language for a softer outcome.

SuccessFactors (SAP's ATS, used heavily in enterprise and manufacturing) mirrors Workday's language almost exactly. The one difference: some SuccessFactors-configured companies enforce a cooldown period before you can reapply even to different roles. Check company-specific policy before submitting again.

"No Longer Under Consideration" vs. "Process Complete" — Not the Same Thing

This is the most common source of confusion in Workday, and it matters.

"No Longer Under Consideration" means the role is still open — or was when the decision was made — but you specifically are out. The hiring process continues; you're just not part of it anymore.

"Process Complete" means something different. It signals that the review cycle for this requisition ended — the role filled, closed, or was cancelled. You weren't necessarily the reason. The process ran its course.

The practical difference: "No Longer Under Consideration" is a candidate-level decision. "Process Complete" is a requisition-level closure. Both are dead ends for you on that specific role, but the reasoning behind them is different.

Here's where it gets frustrating: Nvidia and Salesforce are two of the most cited companies where "Process Complete" appears without any accompanying rejection email. Your portal changes, the status reads "Process Complete," and you hear nothing. No email, no call, no explanation. That is, in their system configuration, the official notification. The absence of communication is intentional — or at minimum, expected. You're done.

"But I Didn't Even Get an Email?"

This is one of the most-searched questions connected to this topic, and the frustration is completely valid. Here's exactly why it happens.

Volume. A single role at a major company can attract hundreds of applications. Sending individualized rejection emails to every declined candidate requires either significant manual effort or a well-configured ATS automation. Many companies skip it.

Legal caution. For decades, employment attorneys have advised HR teams that written rejection communications create discrimination liability exposure. The logic has been debunked in most legal contexts, but the policy survived the reasoning. Many large employers simply don't send rejections as a blanket rule.

ATS default settings. Not every Workday or iCIMS instance is configured to trigger outbound emails on rejection. That's a recruiter or admin choice made during setup, not something that applies to every company using the platform.

What to do: Check spam first. Search for the company name, the ATS name (Workday, iCIMS, Greenhouse), and the words "application" and "update." ATS-generated emails get caught by aggressive spam filters constantly. If nothing's there, treat the portal status as your official notification. It is. You don't need the email to confirm what the portal is already telling you.

Does This Mean You're Blacklisted?

No. Full stop.

Being rejected for one role is a requisition-level decision, not a candidate-level blacklist. Most ATS platforms — including Workday — track applications per job posting, not per person. Your rejection on a software engineering role at Company X does not flag your profile as ineligible for the product manager role, the finance analyst role, or anything else open at Company X.

Most companies allow immediate reapplication to different roles the same day you see this status. Nothing in the portal blocks you from submitting a new application.

For the same role, it's a different question. Most companies follow an informal 6–12 month cooling period before reconsidering a candidate for an identical position. A few enforce this systematically; most rely on recruiter discretion. For the detailed breakdown by company, see our Big Tech Cooldown Periods 2026 guide.

What To Do Right Now

Three steps. Do them in order.

Step 1: Confirm the role is actually closed.

Go back to the company's careers page and check if the job posting is still live. If the listing is still active and your status shows "No Longer Under Consideration," the role continues — they're just continuing it without you. If the listing is gone, it likely filled or closed. This distinction matters for Step 3.

Step 2: Send a closure email (if you interviewed).

If you made it to a phone screen or beyond, a brief professional note to the recruiter is worth sending. Not a begging email. Not a "please reconsider" note. A short, composed message that thanks them, acknowledges the decision, and leaves the door open for future roles. This does two things: it keeps you memorable in a positive way, and it occasionally generates feedback you can actually use. See our ghosted after interview email scripts for exact templates that get responses.

Step 3: Reapply to other open roles at the same company today.

Pick three different roles at the same company that match your experience and submit. You're not blacklisted. You're not flagged. You're just a candidate with a new application. Companies hire people who applied and were rejected before — all the time. Before you apply, confirm no cooldown applies. Then go. See our Big Tech Cooldown Periods 2026 guide for company-specific rules.

Can the Status Change Back?

Rarely. But it happens.

Admin errors are real — a recruiter accidentally moves the wrong application to a rejected stage, or an automated batch disposition catches a candidate it shouldn't have. In those cases, the status can be corrected and the application reinstated. If you've had active communication with a recruiter who seems genuinely interested, a brief check-in email asking about your application status is appropriate.

That said: do not wait for this. The odds of an admin reversal are low. The odds of another opportunity at the same company — or a better one elsewhere — are significantly higher. Move forward on both tracks simultaneously. Check in once if you have reason to, then redirect your energy.

Company-Specific Portal Behavior

How companies actually behave in practice often differs from what the ATS defaults suggest. Here's what to expect at some of the most common employers.

FAQ

Does "No Longer Under Consideration" mean I failed the interview or assessment?

Not necessarily. It means the company decided not to move forward with your candidacy — but that decision can happen for reasons that have nothing to do with your performance. The role may have been filled internally, budget constraints may have reduced headcount, or the team's requirements shifted mid-process. If you made it to an interview, ask for feedback. If you were rejected at the resume stage, you likely didn't get reviewed by a human at all.

Can I reapply to the same company after this status?

Yes, for different roles. For the same role, wait 6–12 months, or until it's reposted under a new requisition ID. Reposted roles reset the candidate pool — apply fresh, with improvements.

How long should I wait before reapplying?

For a different role: no wait required. Apply today. For the same role: check our Big Tech Cooldown Periods 2026 guide for company-specific timelines. Most fall between 3 and 12 months depending on how far you progressed.

What if I see this status after an interview?

That's a harder situation. You made it past the screen, invested time, and got rejected. Send a brief feedback request within 48 hours. Keep it professional and short — one paragraph, no pressure. Then apply to other roles at the company and elsewhere. The rejection happened for this role; that doesn't define your standing with the organization.

Is "Process Complete" the same thing as "No Longer Under Consideration"?

No. "No Longer Under Consideration" is a candidate-level rejection — the role may still be active, but you're out of it. "Process Complete" typically signals that the entire requisition has closed. Both result in no further movement for you, but the reasoning differs. Nvidia and Salesforce in particular use "Process Complete" without sending rejection emails, so don't wait for follow-up.

Why didn't I get a rejection email?

Three reasons: volume (the company receives hundreds of applications and doesn't configure automated rejections), legal caution (a long-standing HR policy that survives despite most legal logic behind it being outdated), or ATS defaults (the recruiter's instance simply isn't set up to trigger outbound emails on rejection). Check your spam folder first. If nothing's there, the portal status is your notification.

Can I ask for feedback after seeing this status?

Yes, if you made it past the application stage to at least a phone screen. Email the recruiter directly: keep it brief, professional, and genuinely curious rather than defensive. At the resume screening stage, feedback requests rarely generate a response — the recruiter likely reviewed hundreds of profiles and doesn't have specific notes on yours. Still worth a short ask if you want to try.

Further Reading

• Workday Application Status: The Full Guide — every status label decoded, with timelines
• Ghosted After Interview? 7 Email Scripts — templates that actually get responses
• Big Tech Cooldown Periods 2026 — company-by-company reapplication rules
• Greenhouse Application Status Meanings — full decoder for Greenhouse portals
• Taleo Application Status Meanings — "Not Retained" and every other Taleo label
• iCIMS Application Status Meanings — iCIMS status breakdown with real timelines