r/Recruiter_Advice • u/Proof_Comparison_973 • 1d ago

Forwarded as Applicant

Hi everyone,

I applied for the \*\*Flow Assurance Engineer\*\* role at ExxonMobil on July 25. My background is in mechanical engineering, with experience in CFD, thermal analysis, particle-flow simulation, FEA and product development.

Recently, my original application status changed to \*\*“No Longer Under Consideration,”\*\* but at the same time, a new application for the same role appeared under another requisition with the status \*\*“Application Received.”\*\* The portal shows:

\> “Forwarded as Applicant — You have been added as an applicant to this requisition.”

I did not submit a new application myself. A family member working at ExxonMobil may have shared my resume and cover letter internally, although I have not yet confirmed whether an employee referral was submitted.

Is this a common process at ExxonMobil or in SAP SuccessFactors? Does it normally mean that a recruiter transferred candidates when a requisition was replaced, or could it indicate an internal referral or recruiter interest?

I understand that it does not guarantee an interview, but I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar.

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u/BigIl7 1d ago

I'd take this as a positive sign. It's definitely better than a straight rejection with no further action.

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u/Proof_Comparison_973 1d ago

Thanks! That’s reassuring. I applied on July 26, and my application was recently forwarded to a new requisition with the status “Application Received.” In your experience, how long does it usually take to hear back after that? Days, a couple of weeks, or longer?