Limbo in decision process

Question

I finished my R2 2 weeks ago and I just got a call from my Round 2 interviewer stating that due to my office's competitiveness, there cannot give me a decision until they finish the entire recruiting process by around end of January. I just would like to know on what would this mean, whether I have a chance still or is it really up to how the other remaining candidates perform? Would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.

Answer 1

Hey!

It's understandable to feel uncertain in this situation, but the fact that they reached out to communicate this indicates you're still in the running. This likely means your performance was strong, but they need to finalize decisions based on the full pool of candidates due to limited spots. While it’s partly dependent on how others perform, being kept in the process is a positive sign. Use the time to prepare for potential next steps or consider alternative opportunities as a backup—staying flexible is always a good strategy! 😊

Alessa

Answer 2

Hello!

There is definitely still a chance to move forward given no clear yes/no from them yet.

In the meantime, I would suggest to continue applying for other positions you're interested in, as it would ease the stress regarding the outcome of this process and potentially give you options to choose from if you have multiple offers.

Best,

Maria

Answer 3

Hey there,

You're definitely still in the running. What this usually means is that there are limited spots and the Firm wants to complete the interviews of all candidates and do a calibration to award final offers.

So let's hope for the best!

Answer 4

Hi there,

This is a bit of an unusual situation as for most firms/offices its about who can pass the bar and not a competition.

In your case, it seems to solely depend on the others' performance HOWEVER if you did well you should have good chances and at least another shot in 6 months if they decide to not give you an offer now.

Fingers crossed!

Florian