Is it bad if a job is reposted?

Why would a job be posted again?

When I posted a job ad, it was to keep in touch with those who worked with me on the past project.

I have a very small and well-known personal brand. So why would I use Linkedin as my platform to reach out to them? Why would I put out a job ad for a position that is almost guaranteed to be filled by someone who knows me? To be honest, I am not sure why I am doing this. I guess it is because I like a challenge and this is one of those.

It is definitely a good way to learn about how Linkedin works and what are some of its limitations. But I guess it is best to keep in mind that I am only using Linkedin to reach out to people that know me. I am not using it to market myself.

I am using it to reach out to people that I met on Linkedin in the past or that have used LinkedIn to find me. I am not sure if Linkedin is a good tool to reach out to people that are not familiar with me.

Why are companies reposting jobs on LinkedIn?

We are looking to hire more sales reps for a certain client, said one recruiter I spoke with recently.

But they're not advertising jobs on Facebook.

So ? LinkedIn is a tool that people use to help their careers. It is not a place to market to a company's customers.

In fact, a company's reposting of a job listing to LinkedIn can be viewed by its customers as a signal that it is actively searching for new hires. Companies reposting jobs on LinkedIn may be signaling to the world that they are open for business.

Why would companies post a job on LinkedIn? Companies want to attract the best talent. For this to happen, they need to make themselves visible to the right candidates.

LinkedIn helps with that. The tool puts the hiring company's brand in front of prospective employees. That helps make the company stand out among its competitors.

Companies also make their jobs available to the public via LinkedIn. These public postings are known as job ads.

Why companies repost jobs on LinkedIn. Companies have traditionally done some of their hiring through LinkedIn. However, most companies still prefer to use other methods such as newspaper ads or print media.

One advantage to posting a job to LinkedIn is that the company can see which of its competitors are already on the platform. By seeing which companies are on LinkedIn, the company can see where it should focus its efforts. Another advantage is that a job posting on LinkedIn appears on the company's profile page. Prospective candidates can read the job posting, apply for the position, and visit the company's profile page.

That's a lot more convenient than having to search for a company's website and go there to apply for a job. LinkedIn is a popular career destination. LinkedIn has exploded in popularity in recent years. Since its launch in 2025, LinkedIn has grown into a giant social network.

Today, there are nearly 3.2 billion members worldwide. And LinkedIn is the second-largest social network in the world, behind Facebook.

In addition to being a social network, LinkedIn is a job search platform.

Is it bad if a job is reposted?

Not necessarily.

If it's been a while since the original job was posted, then perhaps it's no longer relevant. However, if it's been a long time since the original post, and it's a relevant job, there are two issues to consider.

Is there interest in the position from your target audience? If not, then perhaps the job should be deleted and a new one posted. Is the position in demand? If not, then you may want to think about deleting the job to save yourself some frustration. I've seen candidates get into a frenzy trying to find jobs that were deleted months ago, and in the end they didn't really need to bother.

Thanks for your insight, I will definitely take a look at doing a fresh job posting. As a matter of fact, I just deleted a job on the job board I am using.

I did a little searching and found that someone was trying to sell me information on "how to get around the job board system". Anyone here ever bought information like that? If so, was it worth it? Sorry, there isn't anyone interested in that service right now. It's more hassle than it's worth. (I mean, seriously, is this what we're working on with our jobs?)

The only thing you're really doing with a job board is letting people know that you have a job opening. That information might help them find a job, but they'd only be a candidate after you accept them into the program.

Is there interest in the position from my current audience? Probably not. Is there interest in the position from my target audience? I'll answer both questions at once. Is there interest in the position from your current audience? No. Is there interest in the position from your target audience? Yes, but it probably won't pan out.

What does it mean when a company keeps posting the same job?

It's a question you probably answered yourself after working in HR over the years.

But, are the positions you fill truly unique or has the company simply reposted the job in an attempt to game the system? Let's go through this with a hypothetical case and then share real examples from other job posters who were left scratching their heads after seeing their own jobs in this fashion.

What does the definition of unique actually mean? A recent GIS Jobs post offers a job description that lists a set of requirements and skills. Here are two job descriptions that are not unique: What You'll Be Doing - You will ensure that all data processing systems and networks run smoothly ensure that the IT department is informed of all technical and administrative changes manage and support multiple servers and workstations across multiple domains and environments. Why You're the Right Fit - You enjoy working with and motivating employees you love helping people find better ways to achieve goals you're a friendly, organized, detail-oriented individual who seeks a great company and solid career path. As you can see, both of these jobs are identical. (Not that they would be awful job descriptions; they just do not feel unique.) How does a job posting become unique? And how can it help you land your dream job?

In order for a job to be unique, it must meet all of the following points: You must have a chance of filling the job. The requirements and responsibilities of the job must be different from all other roles within the organization (eg, you cannot have the same job description as another person). It must be different from any other job available in the field of your expertise and experience. Job Posts That Are Unique In Practice. It takes more than posting a job twice to get past the HR screening process. It can be challenging for an individual to know what to look for. Here are examples of how we've encountered unique job postings. They don't necessarily apply to every job, but they illustrate what employers are doing and how you can make sure your application sticks out when your name is called by a recruiter.