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How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:29 pm
by esquire661
Finished round 2 interviews with 2 big firms about 2 & a half weeks ago. They each told the recruiter that they finished up with interviews a week and a half ago and should be letting us know soon. Last week they said they hadn't made a decision yet, but I can't imagine it would take this long to just let someone know whether its a yes or a no. Anyone else been in this position?
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:38 pm
by mwells_56
esquire661 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:29 pm
Finished round 2 interviews with 2 big firms about 2 & a half weeks ago. They each told the recruiter that they finished up with interviews a week and a half ago and should be letting us know soon. Last week they said they hadn't made a decision yet, but I can't imagine it would take this long to just let someone know whether its a yes or a no. Anyone else been in this position?
I always assume in these situations that I'm probably a second or third choice and they're waiting to hear if their first or second choice says no before getting to you. You might not be totally out, but I wouldn't count on it after 2 weeks.
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 11:10 am
by esquire661
That's what I figured too. I wish they'd at least say that!
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 12:09 pm
by nixy
Keep in mind that lateral hiring isn’t like OCI - it takes longer to line up everyone and decide, esp if a particular decision maker happens to be caught up in stuff.
That said, the best way to approach this stuff is to assume you haven’t got the job and go about your business until you hear otherwise.
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:23 pm
by Anonymous User
I had a callback almost seven weeks ago now. I had written it off a few weeks ago, but then they asked to discuss comp expectations. That was two weeks ago, so I'm close to writing it off again.
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:27 pm
by esquire661
update: I got another call back and interview last week, so I guess you do just have to be patient!
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:47 am
by FND
I was once flat-out told it could take up to 6 months before they could reach a decision.
I later found out that the firm was not only interviewing associates, but also looking for new partners in that practice area - they wanted to line up candidates, but ultimately, it all depended on the partners they would attract
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:32 pm
by esquire661
At least you were told. I just wrapped up a fifth round of interviews this week and still have no idea when I can expect a decision. 6 weeks of interviews.
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 11:42 am
by esquire661
If anyone was wondering, after 2 months and 5 interviews, a rejection lol
Re: How long to keep hope after interviews
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 11:51 am
by Anonymous User
I recently got an offer 2 weeks after a callback. I'm assuming I was the second choice but I thought I'd add that data point.