The short answer
Jobvite documents default labels, but employers can customize them. A status describes the employer's record; the employer remains responsible for the hiring decision.
The documented defaults
Jobvite's job-seeker FAQ describes New as receipt of an application, In Process as review, Not Selected as a negative selection result, Hired as a selection outcome, and Closed as closure of the job. It also says companies can use different statuses.
Use those definitions as a starting point. Do not turn In Process into a promise that an interview is coming, or assume Closed reveals why the opening ended. Read the employer's own communication for details.
- New: confirm you have a submission receipt.
- In Process: watch for a concrete screening or interview request.
- Not Selected: retain any feedback and continue your search.
- Closed: check the employer's communication about the opening.
- Hired: follow the employer's formal instructions and documents.
Find the right application record
Start with your confirmation email. Use its status link if provided and match the job title and requisition number. If no link is available, contact the company using its official careers page. Jobvite support does not make the employer's hiring decisions.
A similarly titled role posted later may be a different requisition. Keep the original title and submission date so the recruiter can identify which application you mean.
Duplicate applications and resume changes
Jobvite's FAQ says duplicate applications to the same job are generally not accepted. Repeatedly resubmitting is therefore a poor way to seek an update. Ask the hiring team whether reconsideration or an updated document is appropriate.
If an uploaded resume produces a plain-text preview, inspect the actual attached file as well as the parsed fields. Jobvite distinguishes its text preview from the original document. Check that the file is really attached before the final submission.
Send a request the employer can act on
Give the job title, requisition number, application email, and date submitted. Ask one specific question: a timeline, correction, or document update. Use an existing recruiting thread when possible.
Keep pursuing other suitable roles while you wait. No generic portal status gives a dependable countdown to an offer.
Sources and further reading
Provider and employer requirements can change. Follow the instructions for the particular application or integration.