Handling Long "In Process" Dream Job Applications

What to Do When Your Dream Job Application Remains "In Process" for Months

The job application process can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions. One minute you're excited about an opportunity, the next you're checking your email or the company's portal multiple times a day, only to see that your application status hasn't changed.

Especially when it's for that dream job you've always wanted.

Here are some thoughts to assist you on navigating this situation and maintain your mental well-being:

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲:If it's been a significant amount of time since you applied and the status remains "in process", consider reaching out to the HR or the hiring manager for a status update. A simple email inquiring about the timeline can suffice.

𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Continue applying for other roles even if they aren’t your dream job. This ensures that you have other options and are not only focused on one opportunity.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Understand that the hiring process can be complex and sometimes delays occur for reasons beyond your control. This can include internal restructuring, budget approvals, or other unforeseen circumstances.

𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬: Set specific times or days to check the status. Obsessively

checking can increase anxiety and won’t change the outcome.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝: While you wait, review the job description and company details periodically. This ensures that you're prepared for an interview if and when it comes.

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: Remember that you are more than just a job or a job application. Your worth isn’t determined by a single application or role, even if it's a dream job.

Delays can be frustrating, but they don't necessarily reflect your qualifications or worth.

Stay resilient, continue to believe in yourself, and focus on things that uplift your spirits.