r/interviews • u/lifestyle2001 • 15h ago

Why do they do this?

Why do hiring managers and hr people say they’ll give you an answer by X day and almost never meet this deadline? It only creates expectations and restlessness.

PS: I’m at the final stage of a super long hiring process and the head of people said I’m a finalist and would give my an answer by Thursday (yesterday) or today… Any advice?

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u/wastedspacex 14h ago

I had an interview Monday and recruiter said I’d hear by Friday if I’m advancing and to my complete shock, for once in my life, I heard by the day she said. She scheduled me asap for Wends with a few execs and the CEO. With the holiday weekend, I thought there would be no way! Beyond impressed.