On Workday, "under consideration" generally means: your application is still in the active pool. A recruiter or the ATS hasn't rejected you. That's it.
It does not mean:
- You'll get an interview.
- A recruiter has personally reviewed your resume in detail.
- You're a top candidate.
It means: you haven't been eliminated.
How Workday's status fields work
Workday uses generic status labels that companies sometimes customize. The most common path:
- Submitted — your application is in the system.
- Under consideration — recruiter or ATS has accepted into the pool.
- Interview — actual interview scheduled.
- Offer — offer extended.
- Hired / Closed — done.
Or rejection paths at any stage.
The labels are fuzzy. Companies move candidates through internal stages without updating Workday — recruiters work in their internal ATS view, not the candidate-facing one.
What "under consideration" tells you
Almost nothing actionable. It tells you the application is in the pile and hasn't been auto-rejected. The real signal is whether you've been contacted for a next step.
How long does it last?
- 1-3 weeks: normal Workday cadence. Recruiters batch-review weekly.
- 3-4 weeks: role may be slow-moving but still active.
- 4+ weeks: likely filled, frozen, or buried.
Workday status doesn't always update
A common pattern:
- Workday shows "submitted" or "under consideration" for weeks.
- Meanwhile, the recruiter has rejected you in their internal ATS but never updated Workday.
- You're getting a silent "no" disguised as "still in process."
This is annoying but ubiquitous. Don't take Workday status as ground truth.
Should you follow up?
Yes — once, at the 7-10 business day mark. Reference your application date, give one specific reason you're a fit, ask a clear question. Full template.
If you can find the recruiter on LinkedIn, that's a higher-leverage contact than the Workday-default-email channel.
What to actually do
Stop refreshing Workday. The dashboard updates rarely and the status fields are placeholders.
- Apply to 10+ roles in parallel. One application in flight is too few.
- Follow up at day 7-10 with a specific value statement.
- Move on at day 21 if no contact.
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For more: what does 'under consideration' mean (general), how to follow up on a job application, how long to hear back from a job application.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does 'under consideration' on Workday mean I'll get an interview?
- No. It means a recruiter or the ATS has flagged your application as worth keeping in the active pool. You're not eliminated; you're not advanced either.
- How long does 'under consideration' last on Workday?
- 1-3 weeks is typical. Beyond 4 weeks usually means the role is filled, frozen, or your application is buried.
- Should I check my Workday status often?
- No. Workday updates rarely and the status fields are placeholders. Apply to more roles instead.
- Why does my Workday status say 'submitted' for weeks?
- Workday doesn't always advance status when recruiters move applications. Lack of update is normal. The signal is whether you've been emailed for a next step — not what the dashboard says.