In this Ask the Expert episode, Chris Lee discusses open-ended applicant pools. These positions may be listed as "open until filled" or they could be pooled positions that stay open for a long period of time.

Lee suggests re-applying to a position after you've gained new knowledge, experience, skills or certifications. He is a managing director with Storbeck Search, which specializes in education-related executive search.

Read more in a recent article on this topic on HigherEdJobs.

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