Why am I seeing an "already applied to this job" error?

Last updated: July 24, 2026

When clicking a referral link to apply for a job, you may encounter an error message stating "already applied to this job" and are unable to proceed with the application.

Answer

This error is likely occuring because a previous application already exists in the system for that specific job posting under your profile. This typically happens in one of the following situations:

  • You previously applied for the same role — If you have already submitted an application for this position in the past (even if your application was reviewed and not selected), the system will prevent you from applying again and display this error.

  • The job posting is no longer available — The specific job listing you are trying to apply to may have been closed or removed. Similar roles may still be open in other locations, but the original posting you were referred to is no longer active.

If you believe you are seeing this error in error — for example, you have never applied to this role before — please reach out to Boon Support with the email address associated with your application so we can investigate further.