I turned down a job a few months ago, it might open up again, can i ask for the position?

Question

Hello, I was offered a job a few months ago that might open up again. I was going through personal problems at the time and was afraid to make the decision. Is it inappropriate to ask for it again?

Answer 1

Go for it but if you turned it down without an explanation, the company might not think you are a good fit.

Answer 2

Go ahead and apply again, but don't be surprised if they don't call you back.

Answer 3

Go ahead and apply for that position. If its meant for you, it will come to you. If it doesn't, then it wasn't meant for you.

And don't worry about what you think, what they think or what anyone else thinks. Its all a matter of trying to find out mutual interests in each other. So go ahead and apply.

And be honest with them. Tell them that at that time, you weren't ready at the time to apply for that position and now you are. You don't need to state a reason for why you turned it down.

Hope this helps

Answer 4

depends............did they rly want u? if so........probably....but most of the time, it would b rude to turn down an offer and ask for it again. but since u said u had some personal problems and was feeling uneasy, they might understand if u explain. it also denpends on the job. is it a real serious job? or something like at mcdonald's or wal-mart? the more serious, most likely, the more strict.

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Answer 5

doesn't hurt to ask-go for it but don't be disappointed if you don't get it-your chances would be better if you explain then what personal  problems you were having and that this time you will not let anything get in the way with the job

Answer 6

Nothing beats a failure but a try. Contact the last person you spoke with about the job, and ask about reapplying. Explain that you felt that you couldn't give your best to the job due to personal reasons, but you are more than ready and willing to complete the task at hand. It is possible that they will make you apply like everyone else. It is a plus that you were already offered the job, so obviously they feel that you are qualified, although it is a black mark against you that you turned it down. But explain the situation, always try to put a positive spin on it, and you should be fine.  

Answer 7

I would call the hiring manager and ask about the position.  If you really are interested in it, then what's the harm in telling them that you've gotten your ducks in a row, and asking for the job?  The worst they could say is no, in which case you would at worst be in the same position you are in now.  But I would emphasize the fact that you've gotten your affairs in order when talking to the hiring manager.  After all, if you come across as asking for the job just because it's something that pays the bills, they may not be interested.  So you may have to do something to prove that you really are interested (like give them at least a partial solution to a problem you discovered during your interviews with them).  If you came to me and asked for a job that you had initially turned down, I would want to know why you want the job now, and further, I might ask you to prove it.   maybe that's just me being a twit, but if you can demonstrate that you understand their needs and can prove you can meet them, then you have made a good case for being hired.

Answer 8

Yes but you'll have to do a lot of sucking up and you will need a good reason as to why you turned down the position. Say you had other responsibilities at the time that were just too much and be serious about working there. If you can, go to the company website, learn as much as you can about it, and then at the interview tell them how you can contribute to it, what you know about the company, and that you are very serious.

EDIT: Don't tell them that you made bad decisions, just say "I had a lot going on at that time and I couldn't take the job because I knew the position demanded my full time, energy, creativity and devotion.

But I worked through the bad times in my life, and all of that is over now and things are going well. I really know how to manage things better and how to divide my personal life from my work life and not let it interrupt my job.

I'm interviewing for a second time because I really believe in this company, I really want the job, and I believe that I can contribute to it. I want to be part of it all by working here and I want to be here for the long-term, and hopefully there will be opportunities for promotions for me to seek out after I've proven myself."

Something like that, but make it sound real too, you have to suck up without seeming like you are sucking up.