Haven’t Heard Back? Don’t Panic! Why Job Offers Get Put On Hold.

After putting the time and effort into crafting a unique and effective resume and a razor sharp cover letter. After preparing–and acing–your interview. You wait…

…and wait.

It can be incredibly unnerving waiting to hear back after an interview!

The truth is, maybe you did ace your interview. But, sometimes, job offers are put on hold. Several factors can impact job offer timing, including:

  • The budget has shifted. Sometimes, businesses allocate funds for a new hire, only to see the budget moved elsewhere. This may cause the hiring to be put on hold for the short term, or indefinitely.
  • Hiring takes time. Even after you’ve gone through the standard steps of landing a job, the process can take even longer within an organization. Several layers of management may be involved in the decision – layers of management with stacks of work on their desks and zero time to make a hiring decision. Or, maybe an immediate hiring need superseded the position for which you were applying. Hiring can be a very long process – although we know that might not necessarily make you feel better. Waiting can be hard!
  • They hired someone internally. Sometimes employers will interview several external candidates, but they end up choosing an internal employee to fill the position. And unfortunately, you might not always hear back from an employer when this occurs.

Feel like you’ve been put on hold? Do something about it!

Following up with employers can be a great way to stay at the top of the pack. And when internal factors delay hiring decisions, staying top of mind can mean the difference between starting your new job and sending out your next resume. Check in with your interviewer by sending a quick email offering to provide additional information, or better yet, ask during your interview when you should follow up (or expect to hear back). Setting expectations from the beginning can help prevent nervous waiting down the line.

Feel like your career has been put on hold? Jump start it now with CornerStone Staffing!
We’ll help you find jobs in the Greater Dallas Fort Worth area. Search our available jobs now to take the first step.

 

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