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title: "Pending Application"
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url: https://help.staffers.com/en/articles/15-pending-application
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updated: 2026-11-13
language: en
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# Pending Application

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## ⏳ **Why Does Your Shift Say “Waiting for Approval”?**

If you’ve applied for a shift and it still says **“Waiting for Approval”** in orange, this means the employer **has not yet accepted or confirmed your application**.

You might be wondering why — here are some common reasons:

-   The shift is already filled, but the employer hasn’t sent a rejection letter to applicants.
    
-   The employer **doesn’t need anyone after all,** or has the shift as a **backup**.
    
-   The employer is **still reviewing other applicants**.
    

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### ⏰ **Employer Response Window**

-   Hiring managers have **2 hours to respond** to your application.
    
-   If they approve your application after this window, the **invitation goes back to you** for re-confirmation. This ensures you are **still available and interested** in the shift. You have to accept the shift for you to get it.
    

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### 💼 **Apply to Other Shifts**

You are free to **apply for as many shifts as you like**.  
Once you’re accepted and hired for a shift, **all other applications in the same time frame will be automatically canceled** to avoid double bookings.

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### 🌟 **Want Your Profile to Stand Out?**

If you feel your profile could use a boost, consider **upgrading it**! A strong profile can increase your chances of being accepted ➡[How to have a good Staffer Profile.](https://help.staffers.com/en/articles/20-how-to-have-a-good-staffer-profile.md)