When do you make your decision with a candidate? I'm about to have my 4th round today, and a part of me is assuming this is because I'm a top candidate and will surely get the job. But there's a bigger part that is just as sure that this is how many rounds almost every candidate that was remotely considered has to go through. What's the truth?

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Your odds get better as you go along but being the second choice is still not hired.

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I’ve been there a few times and it’s devastating.

What CMM1 said, You're clearly being considered, and very highly, but it still never means you'll be the one landing the jobs. I usually have 2-3 candidates I'm talking to on round 4, but those 2-3 are out of about 30. So I'd say it's good news that you're this far in, but unfortunately, it's not an assurance.

Ya, you are right . Chances go up with each round but nothing is certain until you get an offer letter.

Most likely all candidates are “good” and “normal people”. You are one of them so good luck!!

Ya, you are right . Chances go up with each round but nothing is certain until you get an offer letter.

Most likely all candidates are “good” and “normal people”. You are one of them so good luck!!

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