Jobvite Application Process
polycounter lvl 5
Hey,
So I applied to a gaming studio via jobvite. I just noticed that the job application status has changed to 'closed'. I haven't received a rejection letter yet.
I've applied to this company before and it usually changes to 'Not Selected' if I'm unsuccessful.
Should I be worried or does the 'closed' status means thet're not actively looking for more people and they're reviewing the ones they already have?
The job listing is still on the games studio website, though.
So I applied to a gaming studio via jobvite. I just noticed that the job application status has changed to 'closed'. I haven't received a rejection letter yet.
I've applied to this company before and it usually changes to 'Not Selected' if I'm unsuccessful.
Should I be worried or does the 'closed' status means thet're not actively looking for more people and they're reviewing the ones they already have?
The job listing is still on the games studio website, though.
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New: Application received.In Process: The company is reviewing the application.Not Selected: The company has not selected the applicant for the position.Hired: The candidate has been selected for the position.Closed: The job has been closed. No further information is available.Perhaps it just hasn't been delisted yet? Or maybe they're on a hiring freeze but leaving open the position in case something changes?
I'm sooooo nervous and anxious.
http://polycount.com/discussion/comment/2353223/#Comment_2353223
The best thing to do is not to hang all your hopes on one particular opening, or even one particular studio. Just keep improving your portfolio, keep making contacts, and keep applying to places.
http://wiki.polycount.com/wiki/Game_Industry#How_to_Get_In
I'd say don't get too hung up on any one position.
On jobvite, my application still says "in Process". Which normally wouldnt mean anything to me, just that they're taking their time to tell me no, but this time i heard from a friend of mine that he already got a rejection from them after taking the same test. So it sounds like they havent gotten around to telling me no yet. I'm not sure whats taking so long, but I took the test earlier than my friend, so I'm not sure what thats about.
Either way instead of getting hung up on it, i just started working on new pieces for my portfolio.
Have any of you had a similar experience?
I applied to a studio in September, got an art test in October. After, the people in charge said they'd get back to me in a few weeks. It's a month and change later and no response. Others tell me to forget it and move on, and I say no, because I'd rather not bust my tail for a week just to get ghosted. Jobvite application still says in process. SO i email back the HR manager asking if I can get some feedback. HR manager gets back to me within a day saying that they are still undergoing the reviewing process.
Has this happened to anybody? What could they possibly still be reviewing? Ive had a few friends give me their theories but I'd like to know what y'all think. I know they've said no to other people already, a few of my friends applied and got rejections pretty quickly.
For example, maybe they have another applicant they like better but there's some kind of hold up (work visa is still in process, etc.). So they're keeping your application in reserve in case the other one doesn't work out. The recruiter thread I mentioned before lists a few of these scenarios.