How to un withdraw application on workday?

I've been in this exact situation - applied for a job, had second thoughts and withdrew, then changed my mind again! Here's how to typically handle this in Workday:

First, check if the option is still available: - Log into your Workday account - Go to your Career or Job Applications section - Look for the Withdrawn Applications tab - If you see a "Reactivate" or "Restore Application" button, you're in luck!

If that option isn't available: 1. Contact the company's HR department directly - they often have admin access to reinstate applications 2. Email the recruiter if you have their contact information 3. Look for a "reapply" option - sometimes you can simply apply again to the same position

Important timing factors: - If the job posting is still active, you have better chances - If the position has closed, it's much harder to reinstate - Some companies have policies against reinstating withdrawn applications

Pro tip from experience: Always wait 24 hours before withdrawing an application unless you're absolutely certain. I've saved myself from regret several times with this rule!

Workday's help documentation mentions this: https://community.workday.com/

As someone who works in HR and uses Workday daily, I can give you the internal perspective:

The short answer: It depends on how the company has configured their Workday instance. Some organizations allow candidates to self-service reinstatement, while others require HR intervention.

Here's what usually works best: 1. Act quickly - the sooner you try to reverse it, the better 2. Be professional in your communication - explain briefly why you want to reinstate your application 3. Have your application details ready - job ID, position title, withdrawal date

What happens on our end: When you withdraw, the application typically moves to an "archived" status. We can usually pull it back within 30 days, but after that it might be permanently purged from the system.

A workaround if reinstatement isn't possible: Many companies will let you reapply to the same position if it's still open. Your previous withdrawal usually doesn't count against you unless you've withdrawn multiple times.

The reality: We see this fairly often and most recruiters are understanding about it. People change their minds - it's human nature! Just be honest about your situation and we're usually happy to help.

Hey! Good news and bad news. Bad news first: The un-withdraw function does not exist for candidates in Workday. That little click is a final action on your side.

The good news is that the HR/Recruitment folks are used to this! If you absolutely need the application back in play, your immediate action should be to create a new profile with a different email address and re-apply, but only if the job is still open. Some companies, like Intel, explicitly suggest this as a workaround for external candidates (see their support pages).

However, the best way is always to call or email the hiring manager or recruiter if you have their contact information. Tell them it was a mistake and that you need them to reactivate the application from their end. They have the system permissions to fix it without you jumping through hoops like making a new profile.

I've had this happen to me—it's super frustrating! The short answer is: You, the candidate, cannot un-withdraw it yourself. Workday is very firm on that "withdrawn" status being permanent from the applicant's side.

If the job is still accepting applications, sometimes you can just start a brand new application for the same role, but this isn't always allowed depending on the company's configuration.

The real fix requires the Recruiting/HR team on the back end. They can usually go into the system and manually reactivate the withdrawn application or take other administrative steps to move you forward, even if your application shows as withdrawn on your screen. Just send a polite email explaining your mistake!

Just to share my experience — I accidentally withdrew too, and the recruiter told me to submit a new application because the system had locked the previous one. So if your job posting still shows as “Open,” go ahead and apply again with the same details.

Most companies are understanding about this; it’s a common mistake. 😅

Sadly, once you’ve withdrawn your application on Workday, there’s no direct option to undo it. But don’t worry — there’s a workaround.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Log in to Workday and find the exact Job Requisition Number.
2. Locate the recruiter’s contact (email or LinkedIn).
3. Politely explain that you withdrew the application by mistake.
4. Ask if they can reopen your application or let you reapply.

If the position is still open, HR usually helps. I’ve done this before and got my application reopened within 24 hours. 🙂

Official Workday help article: https://community.workday.com

Unfortunately, this is one of those annoying Workday limitations! There is no direct "Un-Withdraw" button once you've officially withdrawn an application in Workday. The system sees a withdrawn application as a final step for the candidate.

Your best course of action is to follow one of these two methods, which both involve the HR/Recruitment team:

1. Re-Apply (If Possible): If the job posting is still open on the career site, you may be able to simply apply again. Workday usually allows you to re-apply if you withdrew your previous application.
2. Contact HR/Recruiter Immediately: This is your most reliable solution. Get in touch with the recruiter or hiring manager immediately and explain what happened. They have the ability to either:
   • Reactivate Your Application: HR/Recruiting can sometimes use a "Reactivate Job Application" action in the backend of Workday from the candidate's profile.
   • Create a Copy: If reactivation fails, they can often create a copy of your original application and move that one forward in the process, effectively bypassing the withdrawn status.

Don't try to fix this yourself; reach out to the hiring team. They'll know the specific workarounds for their company's Workday setup.

Yep, happened to me recently. You can’t un-withdraw it yourself. Even if you try to contact Workday support, they’ll redirect you to the company’s HR team since every employer has its own Workday setup.

The recruiter can re-enable your profile internally — that’s your best shot.