What do the application statuses mean?

From Submitted to Contracted: what each status means and what to do next.

  • Submitted: we have your application.
  • Interview pending: take the AI interview for the role. Candidates who finish it are reviewed first.
  • In review: our team is reviewing your profile and interview.
  • Assessment invited: you are invited to a short, paid assessment.
  • Shortlisted: you are on the shortlist for a project.
  • Approved: you are approved; your contract and onboarding follow.
  • Contracted: your contract is active.
  • On hold: the role is paused; your application is safe.
  • Not selected / Rejected: we are not moving forward for this role. This does not affect other applications.
  • Disqualified: the application broke our integrity or eligibility rules.
  • Withdrawn: you withdrew it.

We email you and show a dashboard notification every time the status changes.

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Updated 26 Sep 2026 · Still stuck? or contact us.