How long should it take for them to offer the job?

Question

Ok, so I went on an interview in the beginning of July. Over the next two weeks they interviewed several folks. I know that they have called two of my references. Both told me they had a good conversation with the interviewer. So, I emailed the hiring manager to touch base. He told me that my references were very helpful and that he could not make an offer to the candidate they have selected until they complete some new HR procedures. He mentioned that he didn't expect to have to do these things but it was necessary. Then thanked me for my patience.

Does this sound like the person could be me?

How long do HR procedures take?

Any advice would be helpful. The waiting is getting kinda tough.

Answer 1

give them a week and touch base with them again. Try to get some time frame for them. If they don't have one ask them when would be a good time to contact them again. every company is different so it could take them a while. But, be polite and keep in touch so that thay know you are interested and they remember your name.

Answer 2

It can take several weeks. Often times they like to run background checks and what not. The longer it takes, the more likely you won't want to deal with the red tape wherever it is you are hoping to hire on. They also could be waiting to see if someone else accepts an offer before extending one to you.

I have been in a situation where I was waiting for an offer from company A, but already had them from B and C. I told A that I needed to make a decision quickly because I had offers from B and C. A was then able to "unofficially" tell me what the offer would be as long as their Vice President signed off on it which is what they were waiting for.

Answer 3

I believe that whoever the group is that is making the decisions about what they want in an employee for that exact position, may be interviewing still, or getting caught up in work-related projects for the time being.

That they even called your references is GOOD!
Some employers do not even bother, they just choose based on what your like in person, your level of willingness to help out and your experience.
Keep up that patience, but never stop looking for another job/career job. You should be able to have them lined up.

I kept at looking, even though I had interviews. I always suspected that maybe I wont get the position, always afraid that there are more qualified people than myself. What happened was I went on several interviews. A few told me I wouldnt cut the CEO's standards, so ok. One was seriously considering me. And two more were as well. Later on I got the bad calls, thankful that I got them, as most employers wont bother calling to tell you that you didnt get it. One of my hopefuls called me up and said IM HIRED!! whohooo!! party!! So I called up the other two interviewers and told them the good news for me bad for them and apologized, adding that I hope they find someone great for the job. The first interviewer said ok! Thanks bye. And the second wanted to know who hired me and for how much... And they competed. Both companies raised the pay several times, the guy who hired me, and the other guy who wanted me. I ended up with $5 more than my asking hourly wage. Never would have thought..

So keep seeking! And work on the good impressions.

Answer 4

It sounds good to me.

How long the HR procedures take, depends on how backed up they are, and how desperate they are to fill the position. In other words, it could be a day or 2 , it could be a year.


Why don't you interview elsewhere.
When you get another offer, you can call back and honestly say, "i have another offer. I don't want to turn it down if i am not on your short list. can you give me some information about when you expect to be able to make an offer, and do you expect to make that offer to me?"

Answer 5

Well it sounds pretty good that the odds are in your favor. It's a great sign that they actually called your references and received good feed back. The HR process can take anywhere from a few weeks to 2 months depending on the state that you live in and the type of job that you applied for. If they have to do a background investigation on you as well that's included in the 2 month time frame. So far though so good...It shouldn't be that much longer... just in case.. Congradulations... I know it's a little premptive but hey when we learn to claim a job as our own and go out on faith it usually turns out good. Best of luck to you.

Answer 6

It can take a while. Often people are on vacation in July so they might be waiting for someone to come back.

You don't know who else applied. It might be the case that someone with a disability or other situation applied so HR needs to be extra careful to assure the selection process is done correctly.

You don't want to be pushy but you also want to inform the person you are still interested.

Sounds like you are in the final group however. So, you might want to hang tight and see. In the meantime, you should continue your job search elsewhere.

Answer 7

Doiesn't look good dude, sorry.
I have been for quite a few interviews in my time, and some real important jobs, not just min wage stuff.
I tend to find that not only do I get a good vibe from the interview, they also tell me very promptly that I have the job.

People are never scarred to give good news, but they will give excuses for bad news such as 'you haven't got the job'

Most likely you will receive something bad in the mail soon
Sorry

Ask them what it was that lost you the job so that you may fix it before your next application.

Good Luck

Answer 8

it is embarrassing and also you may experience a tad uncomfortable, yet information are in case you need to fairly stay the position you're then there is not any aspect taking the recent function with the different company. As you have not signed the settlement with them, i imagine you need to position in writing to them, say you've been provided a significantly better position now with your previous company and on stability - and taking this new records into interest - desirous to stay the position you're. Say how a lot you favourite the grant of employment. i imagine countless human beings have experienced your quandary and that is common for persons no longer to absorb the employment grant, regardless of a letter putting forward they're going to.

Answer 9

Hiring for job positions is all about the competition, and how many applicants had to be interviewed. It would seem to me that it should take no more than two weeks for an answer. If you don't hear from the company within that time maybe you would do better submitting applications elsewhere.

Answer 10

Give another two weeks and call again to let employer know you are ready to work and still interested. The HR process varies from workplace to workplace. But they should give each applicant an answer soon. Good luck!