Waiting After a Job Interview
13 Stages of Waiting to Hear Back From a Job Interview
Job interviews are nerve-racking. In fact, they are downright terrifying. Sitting behind a desk while an authority figure pores over every detail of your work experience is enough to put anybody into a state of panic. But you know what's even worse? Waiting to see if you got the job after the interview. Nail biting, constant pacing, and heavy drinking may ensue. Not to worry, we are right there with you. Check out the 13 stages of waiting to see if you snagged that job below. And take a deep breath while you're at it.
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1You go into your interview feeling confident.
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2You keep your cool until the very end.
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3But when you get home you immediately stare at your phone.
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4Then you kind of start to freak out.
5So you look over your résumé again in search of glaring errors.
6People start to ask about how the interview went.
7You no longer know what to do with your life.
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8It's time to give up on any hope for this job.
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9And it's time to start the Internet search for other job listings.
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10Then suddenly, the phone rings . . .
11You get the news that you are hired.
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12It's time to celebrate your triumph!
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13Enjoy your victory now, because it's time to get to work.
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