Inspired by the posting The Most Powerful Questions Recruiting Never Asks, I've set up a poll on LinkedIn to find out if recruiters ask serial applicants why they keep applying.

I'm interested in whether organisations understand why some candidates apply repeatedly for roles that they are not suitable for.  With less and less time in the recruiters day and more applications per vacancy wouldn't it be useful to know why some candidates are frequently adding to your work load so that you can take action to manage their application effectively and courteously?

For example, do serial applicants understand the minimum requirements that they must satisfy to be considered for employment in your organisation?  Do they have the relevant skills and experience for the job?  Are they so bowled over by your brand or benefits package that they are desperate to join? 

As a starting point, please tell me if you ask your serial applicants why they keep applying and I will share the data with you later in the year.