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How Long to Hear Back after an Interview: 3 Tips to Win the Waiting Game

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How Long to Hear Back after an Interview: 3 Tips to Win the Waiting Game

What is one of the most stress-inducing aspects of finding employment? Some point out submitting your applications, others – the interviewing process and salary negotiations.

But, many candidates agree that waiting for feedback is the most nerve-wracking experience, ever.

It's not uncommon to experience silence from recruiters after an interview, despite promises of a callback within five business days. This “waiting game” is a normal part of the job application process and can be influenced by factors beyond your control.

So, how long after a job interview should you expect to receive feedback? In this guide, we cover:


  • The reasonable waiting time to hear back after an interview (and when you should consider moving on).
  • What are some of the reasons why your feedback may be delayed?
  • Best practices on what you should be doing while waiting for feedback.
  • Real-life examples of how to effectively follow up with recruiters after your interview.

What is a Reasonable Waiting Time to Hear Back After an Interview?


Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.


But, if you forgot to ask about the next steps in the rush of the interview, here’s what you can expect:

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Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.


  • Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion. Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.
  • Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.
  • Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.
  • The reasonable waiting time to hear back after an interview (and when you should consider moving on).
  • What are some of the reasons why your feedback may be delayed?
  • Best practices on what you should be doing while waiting for feedback.
  • Real-life examples of how to effectively follow up with recruiters after your interview.

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  • The reasonable waiting time to hear back after an interview (and when you should consider moving on).
  • What are some of the reasons why your feedback may be delayed?
  • Best practices on what you should be doing while waiting for feedback.
  • Real-life examples of how to effectively follow up with recruiters after your interview.

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Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.


Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.


Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion. Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.


Usually, hiring managers inform you when they plan to follow up, during the interview. If they don’t, it's perfectly acceptable to ask them at the interview's conclusion.

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