I was recently contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIn who encouraged me to apply for a new grad rotational program. I submitted my application three days later and informed her about it. However, I noticed that she commented on a post indicating that someone else has already accepted the position I’m targeting.

I reached out to one of her colleagues to check if they’re still hiring for the program, and she mentioned she would get in touch with the person overseeing it. Shortly after, the original recruiter emailed me, expressing interest in setting up a call to begin the interview process. I replied the next day.

I’m a bit concerned that the spots might be filled since I applied three days after first hearing from the recruiter and only responded to her interview email a day later. The role is set to start in January 2025. Has anyone encountered a similar situation where offers have already been made, yet the search for additional candidates continues? I’d appreciate any insights!