Do recruiters actually keep your resume on file even if you get rejected?

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PkDB05

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PkDB05
Apr 20 9 Comments

So I’m applying to various positions and getting those “Thank you for applying but…” rejection emails. In those emails there is always a part where they mention that they will keep your resume on file in case something comes up. Is that true or do recruiters just throw away your resume after you’ve been rejected for the position?#recruiting

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  • Oracle
    laohehatwb

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    laohehatwb
    Yep, I just got a follow-up from Meta after failing a loop 18 months ago
    Apr 20 0
  • Ubisoft
    blinddeer

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    blinddeer
    yup, got follow ups from meta and google even 2-4 years after i applied. pretty funny since my skill set is completely different now
    Apr 20 2
    • FIS
      PkDB05

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      PkDB05
      OP
      But then what opportunities do they reach out to you for? If you applied years and years ago surely, your experience, skill set (as you mentioned), career aspirations/preferences have changed in that time? How do they know what you’re like now?
      Apr 20
    • Ubisoft
      blinddeer

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      blinddeer
      for ones that align with my previous skill set. i guess they look at my old resume on file & my linkedin, then deem it’s still relevant. the google recruiter actually left a voicemail last week too.

      i reply saying i’m interested in working there in the future, but the role they reached out to me for doesn’t align with my career goals anymore. so i didn’t interview
      Apr 20
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    AWSorBust

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    AWSorBust
    Yes, rejected at AWS 2 years ago and just was offered a role a couple of weeks back after re-interviewing
    Apr 20 0
  • Merck
    sjilab

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    sjilab
    This is encouraging
    Apr 20 0
  • Snap / Eng
    snop

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    snop
    yes, one company even reached out years after i reneged.
    Apr 20 0