"It's common for someone to get a job, fellowship, award, grant, or other competitive opportunity on the second or even third try. Now for the practicalities. Should you mention that you applied before? Yes. The hiring manager might recognize your name, so it's impossible to hide that you're a re-applicant (and you shouldn't hide it). If they aren't entirely sure how they know you, they will appreciate the reminder."
"Last December, I interviewed for an assistant manager position at another local system, expecting to hear back from them in a few weeks due to the upcoming holidays. Instead, I heard back the day after my interview that they were going with other candidates. Now, a year later, they have two new assistant manager positions posted, and I'm debating whether I should apply again. (They only keep a list of previous applicants for six months, so I'd have to apply to be considered.)"
The applicant has worked in public libraries for over twenty years and feels stuck in an outgrown role with a disliked manager. The applicant interviewed last December for an assistant manager position and was informed the next day that other candidates were chosen. The same system now lists two assistant manager openings, and previous applicants are kept for only six months, requiring a new application. Confidence is shaken after several unsuccessful interviews over four years. The advice is to apply again, to acknowledge the prior application since the hiring manager may remember the name, and to emphasize professional growth in the cover letter.
Read at Slate Magazine
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