Why does it sometimes take so long to hear back after an interview? How long is reasonable?
What can you do if you feel like you're being ghosted by a potential employer?
In this episode of The Career Rx we’ll discuss:
- What the internal processes and approvals might slow things down
- When multiple candidates are under consideration
- The potential for hiring freezes or other corporate actions
Listening to this episode will help you understand why you might not hear back from a company right away after an interview, and provide you with practical advice on how to handle the situation. Some things are out of your control, but this episode will help you navigate ahead and make the most of what you can – and should – do after an interview.
In this Episode:
[2:00] Have you really been ghosted? And 5 other reasons you haven’t heard back.
[5:17] Internal red tape that can slow things down (and have nothing to do with you)
[8:20] When it’s not about you, but it IS about someone else
[14:00] So, what can you actually DO in this situation?
[22:20] Never give up!
Links and Resources:
Industry Insider - 12 hours of CME, learn exactly how to land a rewarding nonclinical career without a new degree, special connections, prior experience, or a pay cut
Episode 108 - What You Need to Know About Why You Didn't Get the Job
Episode 127 - How to Get Helpful Feedback From a Job Interview
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