How do you know if you are the backup candidate ?

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When they tell you that they are “still in the decision process” for days on end after a final round. Let’s be real, hiring decisions take 1-2 business days tops. If it’s longer than that, they’re waiting on the first choice to decline before giving you the offer.

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Really I thought if you are the candidate they let you know ASAP if you aren’t it takes longer

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You can tell

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