Is this really bad?

hklinger · June 2011

I was wondering if you felt that it was really terrible to apply for a position after the deadline has passed? I used to not do this, but I feel now what the heck, the employer still has my resume if nothing else but for the future.

FrannyS · June 2011

Sure, I would. My friend randomly sent his resume to a company that he thought was a good match and got a call out of the blue for a position they are hiring for but haven't publicly announced because someone is still in the role and will be let go.

benmel31 · June 2011

I would apply. Just because the date passed does not mean the company found a person right for the position. Maybe you would be who they are looking for. Good luck!

BlackDiamond3201 · June 2011

I would also apply.

oceanwidedesigns · June 2011

Go for it! My father in law has been laid off three times in the last three years. The most recent job has been the best one he's had in a long time, and he got it by cold calling.

Ready4theParty · June 2011

How far passed the deadline are we talking? Where did you find the job posting?

It can't hurt, but don't be surprised if you don't hear anything, some agencies toss resumes that are postmarked after the deadline.

AMJ6511 · June 2011

I would apply. Why not? Don't plan on hearing too much, but you never know!

mina&douglas · June 2011

One of the managers in my department has three open positions right now and I heard him talking about how he had someone approach him about the position after the interviews were done and that he had hoped he had applied and was disappointed when he didn't; he's allowing him to submit his resume and interview even though it's 2 weeks after the cut off date

blndsnbrdr · June 2011

I would apply, especially if it was still posted online. It's best to get your name out there and chances are it is still posted because they didn't find someone.

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