5 Signs it’s time to stop waiting for a job response and move on
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If you haven’t heard back from the recruiter in a while, it might be time to move on. Here are 5 signs that indicate you should stop waiting and shift your focus to other opportunities.
The most obvious – you haven’t heard back in weeks
Most companies follow a well-structured hiring process, and while delays do happen, prolonged silence can be a major red flag. In addition, if you have followed up and still haven’t received a response, it’s a sign they have either moved on or have a highly disorganized recruitment process – both of which reflect its work culture. In such cases, it’s best not to put your career on hold and instead focus on other opportunities.
The posting got taken down without any update
Another evident sign is when the job listing disappears from the company’s career page or the job portal where you applied. If this happens and you haven’t been contacted, it is likely that the position has already been filled or canceled due to some internal reasons. While some companies send an update to candidates, others may not notify them. So, if the listing has vanished, consider it as a cue to move on.
The employer keeps delaying the final call
If you have gone through multiple rounds of interviews that seemed promising but the hiring team keeps delaying the decision date further every time you follow up, it might indicate internal
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