How should I reply to a job opportunity if my response is 2 weeks late?

Question

While looking through my emails, I noticed a 2 week old email informing me of a job opportunity with a nearby company.

I'm unsure how I should respond to the job opportunity now that two weeks have passed. Do I apologize for my late response? Should I ask if the position is still available? Is it unprofessional to respond after so much time has passed?

In short, how should I reply to a job opportunity if my email response is more than two weeks late?

_{Note: This question is different from How do I reply to a late job opportunity?, which asks about responding to a late job offer from a potential employer, while this question asks about sending a late response as a potential employee.}

Answer 1

You don't lose anything if you ask.

Just acknowledge to the sender your delay (and maybe the reason), and ask if the position is still open. In the worst case scenario you just get a no - or no answer at all.