There’s a role I really want that I’m waiting for a potential offer from but the date for a decision to be made has been pushed back like 3 times. I get that I interviewed during Christmas and it’s a very small strategy firm so they’re juggling various priorities but I was told I would hear back at the end of this week and I haven’t… I’m feeling really hopeless at the moment - has anyone experienced this before/currently. What can I do to maximise my chances?

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I am in this exact situation. It is the worst. Regarding maximising chances, I tried to do that with all the interview prep, sending a thank you note after each interview and liaising closely with the recruiter. Looking back, I really do think I did my best so I’m not sure what maximising chances looks like at this stage beyond reaching out to the team to state your continued interest and asking for an update or a timeline for when one will be available if not already done. If you have a phone number, try calling. I’d say after about 3 follow-ups with no update, it might be one to leave. All the best. I’m rooting for you

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I appreciate your perspective! I reached out to the recruiter for an update but no hear back as of yet so I’m going to mentally detach. Best of luck for you too!!

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This tells you what the firm is like, your time should be equally valuable as theirs and in this situation, I’d say probably move on. I’ve been on both sides and it’s usually a sign where things aren’t progressing internally which could be due to budget, politics, shift in corporate strategy.

All the best and I’m sure you’ll find something even better!!

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True say. It sucks though cause the process went so well and the firm does work I’m interested in a related to my background. I appreciate your advice and will just move on :(

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