unhired
Passed over, unemployed
Unhired describes someone who has not been given a job or position, or work that remains unassigned.
A job seeker stays unhired until an employer takes them on: After six months of interviews, she remained unhired.
The word can also describe services or equipment not engaged: The unhired boats sat idle at the dock.
Without a job
- joblessLacking paid employment
- out-of-workWithout a job
- laid-offTerminated from employment
- furloughedGranted mandatory unpaid leave
redundant · displaced · retrenched · underemployed · workless · nonworking · downsized · terminated
Not selected despite eligibility
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- declinedRefused or diminished
- ghostedAbruptly ceased all communication
- rejectedRefused or turned away
unsuccessful · waitlisted · disqualified · ineligible · overqualified · underqualified · ageism · discrimination
Ready to be used
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- openNot closed
- readySuitable for use now
- accessibleAble to be reached
untapped · on-call · standby · unbooked · uncommitted · unretained · unengaged · unsigned
Gap or start
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- potentialLatent capacity for development
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
possibility · pipeline · shortlist · consideration · pending · callback · promising · hopeful
Career summary document
- cover letterJob application preface
- interviewFormal questioning session
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
- LinkedInProfessional networking platform
application · recruiter · headhunter · career fair · job board · Glassdoor · qualifications · portfolio
unemployed
Without a job
- joblessLacking paid employment
- out-of-workWithout a job
- laid-offTerminated from employment
furloughed · redundant · displaced · retrenched · underemployed · workless · nonworking · downsized · terminated · benefits
passed-over
Not selected despite eligibility
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- declinedRefused or diminished
- ghostedAbruptly ceased all communication
rejected · unsuccessful · waitlisted · disqualified · ineligible · overqualified · underqualified · ageism · discrimination · bias
available
Ready to be used
accessible · untapped · on-call · standby · unbooked · uncommitted · unretained · unengaged · unsigned · uncontracted
opening
Gap or start
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- potentialLatent capacity for development
chance · possibility · pipeline · shortlist · consideration · pending · callback · promising · hopeful
resume
Career summary document
- cover letterJob application preface
- interviewFormal questioning session
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
LinkedIn · application · recruiter · headhunter · career fair · job board · Glassdoor · qualifications · portfolio · references