Can I ask to be reconsidered for a job that has remained unfilled?

[Rambler123]

Originally Posted by Mr_Geek

That's like asking a girl out a week later after she rejected you. I've changed! I promise!

Lol - good one!

Although... given how many people end up back with cheating or troublesome ex's, there may be some warped logic to it after all...

That being said, I think he should just reapply. The worst they can do is ignore him or say no.

[jobaba]

I didn't bother reading through all the pages and this question may have been answered. But, sometimes companies either ...

1) Keep filled job listings up on job sites as placeholders so they don't have to pay again I think.

2) Continuously bring in candidates for a position without hiring anybody in ANTICIPATION of new work. If the new work never comes in, nobody gets hired. Sometimes if you're lucky, they'll hire you, have you sit around doing nothing in anticipation of the work coming in, and if it doesn't, they lay you off or furlough you. I remember going in to an interview for a position and they told me this pretty much word for word.

Since my work revolves around contracts, it is very common to see #2 happen. I cannot even count how many times I have applied to jobs and the same listing is still up like a year later. Sometimes it is up on the company website for multiple years. I kid you not.

That would be my guess.

[Orangejello]

***Update***

Well I finally got a hold of someone who used to work at this place in question, and when I told her of my situation, she told me that depending on the area I apply to I may need to have some sort of license, which is not mentioned in any job postings. Also, when I asked about their hiring procedures she added, "You really have to be aggressive with these people."

The advice I got on this thread was divided between "Don't contact them again; you'll look desperate" and "What have you got to lose?" Given this new information, I'm thinking it isn't such a bad idea for me to contact them about the jobs again. After all, someone who worked there said I needed to "be aggressive."

But...I don't exactly know what "being aggressive" means here. Hiding in the bushes outside of the hiring manager's house seems too aggressive . What do you think would be an adequate plan of action? Should I just call and leave a voicemail for HR and explain to them that I saw the jobs remain posted and wanted to know if they were still looking for someone to fill any?

Should I more pointedly ask if they would be willing to look over my new resume and consider if I'm better qualified?

How do I find out if there is any specific license I need for any of the positions so I know from the get-go if the reason I've been rejected is based on a qualification they never told me about?