What Recruiters Mean by Contacted, Reviewed, and Interview Scheduled

Understand common recruiter status labels so you can respond faster and improve interview outcomes.

Statuses signal expected action

Each status should imply a next move. If your tracker says “contacted,” check your inbox and respond quickly to preserve momentum.

Practical interpretation

• Reviewed: you passed initial screening criteria.
• Contacted: recruiter expects a response from you.
• Interview scheduled: you have a pending interview decision.