Handle the Waiting Game

After the interview, the silence is brutal. Remember this: hiring almost always takes longer than promised. A delay rarely means bad news.

Protect yourself while you wait:

• Keep interviewing elsewhere — other options kill desperation and give you leverage
• If the promised date passes, send one polite check-in
• Mention real competing timelines, but never bluff an ultimatum — it backfires when called

Patience with a little urgency wins.