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Home / Reference Guides / Disposition Reasons by Stages

Disposition Reasons by Stages

Last updated on February 2, 2026

Overview

This guide explains when and why candidates are dispositioned during the job application process and outlines the purpose of selecting disposition reasons for accurate Human Resources recordkeeping.

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Overview

During the Job Application Process, a Candidate is dispositioned when they are no longer considered for a position. Candidates can be dispositioned at any stage during the business process. The purpose of the disposition reason is to record for the Human Resources office why decisions were made. When a Candidate is dispositioned, they will receive a notification but will not see the reason for the disposition. The notifications are general in nature and do not contain text related to the specific disposition reason selected. 

Initial Review

  • Accepted another position
  • Duplicate Application
  • Does not meet required minimum job qualifications
  • Incomplete application
  • Unable to contact candidate
  • Candidate withdrew
  • Position not being filled
  • Internal Candidate did not accept application terms and conditions
  • Internal Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Workday
  • External Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Career Site
  • Candidate notified outside of Workday (available only to Recruiting Partners)

Screen

  • Accepted another position
  • Does not meet required minimum job qualifications
  • Less relevant experience/skills than other candidates
  • Less relevant education than other candidates
  • Unable to meet work schedule of position
  • Unable to contact candidate
  • Candidate withdrew
  • Pool contains sufficient candidates not requiring immigration-related employment sponsorship
  • Position not being filled
  • Incomplete application
  • Internal Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Workday
  • External Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Career Site
  • Candidate notified outside of Workday (available only to Recruiting Partners)

Interview

  • Candidate Withdrew – Compensation is insufficient
  • Candidate Withdrew – Unwilling to relocate
  • Candidate Withdrew – Job duties unappealing
  • Candidate Withdrew – Lack of career development opportunity
  • Accepted another position
  • Less effective interview
  • Less Effective Interview (No Candidate Notification)
  • Less relevant experience/skills than other candidates
  • Less relevant education than other candidates
  • Unable to meet work schedule of position
  • Does not meet required minimum job qualifications
  • Less preferred qualifications
  • No show for interview
  • Candidate withdrew
  • Pool contains sufficient candidates not requiring immigration-related employment sponsorship
  • Position not being filled
  • Unable to contact candidate
  • Internal Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Workday
  • External Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Career Site
  • Candidate notified outside of Workday (available only to Recruiting Partners)

Reference Check

  • Accepted another position
  • Reference is not favorable
  • No response from references
  • Candidate withdrew
  • Pool contains sufficient candidates not requiring immigration-related employment sponsorship
  • Position not being filled
  • Hire not approved by HR
  • Less relevant experience/skills than other candidates
  • Less relevant education than other candidates
  • Less preferred qualifications
  • Hired as Contingent Worker (Qatar)
  • Internal Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Workday
  • External Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Career Site
  • Candidate notified outside of Workday (available only to Recruiting Partners)

Offer

  • Declined Offer – Job duties unappealing
  • Declined Offer – Lack of career development opportunity
  • Accepted another position
  • Declined Offer – Compensation is insufficient
  • Declined Offer – Unwilling to relocate
  • Declined Offer – Unable to meet work schedule of position
  • Declined Offer – Other reason or no reason provided
  • Candidate withdrew
  • Pool contains sufficient candidates not requiring immigration-related employment sponsorship
  • Position not being filled
  • Hire not approved by HR
  • Hired – No Show
  • Hired as Contingent Worker (Qatar)
  • Unable to contact candidate
  • Internal Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Workday
  • External Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Career Site
  • Candidate notified outside of Workday (available only to Recruiting Partners)

Background Check

  • Declined Offer – Compensation is insufficient
  • Accepted another position
  • Unacceptable criminal background check
  • Unacceptable credentials check
  • Candidate withdrew
  • Pool contains sufficient candidates not requiring immigration-related employment sponsorship
  • Position not being filled
  • Hire not approved by HR
  • Hired – No Show
  • Hired as Contingent Worker (Qatar)
  • Unable to contact candidate
  • Internal Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Workday
  • External Candidate – Needs to Reapply through Career Site
  • Candidate notified outside of Workday (available only to Recruiting Partners)

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  • Overview
    • Initial Review
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    • Interview
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