Hi Jessica, I was wondering why do some firms wait 1-3 weeks post-interview to inform a candidate that they have been rejected? I assume one reason is because they may be a borderline candidate, so they may be in the hold pile until all interviews are done.
But if this isn’t the reason, why else might there be a delay? Just curious to understand how it works. Thanks in advance
One possible reason is as you have suggested.
Others include:
Because they have to wait and see if other people accept/decline offers.
Because the interviewer might not have got their feedback back to the recruitment team promptly, because of work/absence.
Because they are waiting for external information such as references
Because they are waiting for sign off/confirmation of hiring numbers
Because the Grad Rec team is busy with more important matters
Because the Grad Rec team are out of the office.
Because they tried to get hold of you but you didn’t answer your phone and there was no way to leave a message.
Because your email bounced back.
Because they are trying to manage the influx of feedback requests once people have been told they are unsuccessful.