After your interview, you should hear back in two to four weeks on average, although there is no set period of time.
For recent college grads, it takes an average of 23.5 days from the time of the interview to the time of the job offer, according to a 2019 poll by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Here are some common reasons you might be getting radio silence:
In addition to being a key player in the interview process, the hiring manager also has a job they’ve got to stay on top of. An urgent request or unanticipated project might demand their attention and delay the hiring process.
Although it's difficult to consider, you're not the only candidate for the job interviewing. With approximately four to six candidates invited in for each opening, and each candidate going through two to three rounds of interviews, the process can take a long time.
Even though the previous interviewer practically offered you the job on the spot, the other interviewees normally need to weigh in as well.
Unfortunately, there are situations when the radio silence is brought on by a corporation failing to let you know that you weren't selected. Even though this is unfair, especially if you've gone through several rounds, it actually occurs frequently.
It is to the organization's advantage to be completely certain of its choice before any offers are issued because the process of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding a new employee is time- and money-consuming.