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Waiting to hear from interview - feeling deflated!

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galaxybeyond101 · 29/11/2025 09:59

I had a job interview on Wednesday that I felt went really well, I left feeling super positive. They had more people to interview on Thursday and I was told I would hear back by the end of the week or early next week.

I didn’t hear anything yesterday (Friday) and I feel so deflated and I have convinced myself I haven’t got the job. It was my meal ticket out of a very toxic environment and my hope is dwindling.

has anyone heard back later than they were told and still got positive news? Or am I over thinking this? I just really felt like they’d of let me know Friday if I was successful.

Feeling very down and trying not to let it ruin my weekend

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DarkForces · 29/11/2025 12:29

ToKittyornottoKitty · 29/11/2025 12:25

OP wants to contact them Monday afternoon so I was giving a more realistic time scale. I don’t think a polite follow up on the Tuesday would do any harm though.

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Fair enough. I'm saying as a recruiter chasing early is a red flag for me. It's up to op if they want to take the chance though.

Newgirls · 29/11/2025 15:28

No! Don’t email til the Friday. Be cool like you’ve got another offer already - go and do something to take your mind off

FinallyHere · 29/11/2025 16:07

Start some new applications to stop you over thinking this one. Enjoy.

MyAmusedPearlSquid · 29/11/2025 16:11

This happened to me recently 2 weeks ago I went to a interview it was looking very positive told me would get a call back next. Day they didn't contact me so know I've been unsuccessful unfortunately like you I needed the job badly op but sadly wasn't meant to be good luck in your future interviews

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galaxybeyond101 · 01/12/2025 18:20

Well I still haven’t heard back so assuming I didn’t get it. Had a big cry this morning as really hating my current job, but trying to keep on keeping on

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loveawineloveacrisp · 01/12/2025 18:44

'Early next week' doesn't have to mean Monday though, does it?

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galaxybeyond101 · 01/12/2025 18:50

That’s very true, I do feel I am being negative but they were very quick prior to this so I have spiralled a bit and just written myself off.

I do hope you are right!

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Topjoe19 · 01/12/2025 18:52

Is it public or private sector?

Lucyccfc68 · 01/12/2025 18:57

‘early next week’ could be anything up to Wednesday.

Don’t lose hope just yet, it really is early days.

I came away from a second interview where there was a very, very strong hint that I was going to get the role. I had to wait 10 days for a response. The hiring manager went on holiday for a week and asked the Talent Lead to make the offer, but he then ended up going off sick. I start next Monday.

Lemonfrost · 01/12/2025 19:07

Hold on OP 🙂 my company takes at least 2 weeks to get back to people and it winds me up as I am sure we lose good candidates due to the time lag. Fingers crossed for you 💐

DarkForces · 01/12/2025 19:45

I've spoken to the lead recruiter about the interviews we did last week. They're not even making a final decision until tomorrow so will probably be in touch with candidates on Wednesday. It's good to take time to reflect as a recruiter. It's not a definite thing until you hear either way. My latest job I was second place but the first one didn't work out. The right thing will come but it often takes time.

Dutchhouse14 · 01/12/2025 23:15

Good luck OP, I hope it comes through for you.
They should let you know ASAP,its not fair to keep people in limbo.
Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
I think sometimes if you come second they hold off saying anything until the first person has accepted or declined.
I have been offered a job before after first candidate didn't work out and I was number two on the list.
Anyway good luck and keep looking the right job for you will be out there even if its not this one.

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galaxybeyond101 · 02/12/2025 10:05

Thanks everyone, I found out this morning I didn’t get the job. Glad I finally know.

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loveawineloveacrisp · 02/12/2025 10:14

galaxybeyond101 · 02/12/2025 10:05

Thanks everyone, I found out this morning I didn’t get the job. Glad I finally know.

Sorry to hear that but pick yourself up and get back out there - it wasn't meant to be.

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