Interview this morning still haven't heard anything, how long does it take?

[saadia]

In my previous (2) interviews where I was successful I heard back the same day. When I wasn't successful, it took longer. What are people's experiences? just clutching desperately at straws really.

It has always been the norm to appoint on the same day as interview, and let all candidates know by the end if that day.

However, I've recently heard of a few schools who took longer, some even a week, but mainly Academies though, so normal etiquette doesn't seem to apply. They do still expect you to make a decision in interview though - the old "If this job was offered to you, would you accept?" and then take your answer as a verbal agreement. Goal posts may be moving, as with many things in teaching.

My first job, I did hear on the day, but not until 11.30 at night (they knew I was traveling back to my home town from London, so waited til they knew I'd have got home - pre-mobiles, so showing my age).

Best of luck and I really hope you hear soon. It's immensely frustrating.

Were they interviewing all the candidates today?

Thank you zummerzet, that is what I feared so I'm trying to just get over it. Looking back I know I didnt answer some of the questions too well.

BikeRunSki I'm not sure if they were interviewing everyone today. I know there was someone else there while I was there but I didn't see her.

Aw op. Best of luck. I know the struggle! Waiting and hoping. You'll get there

Thank you mamalovemojitos, the waiting is tough, keep trying to think of something else.

Fingers crossed for you op

Thanks MercuryRising, will call in the morning. Don't want to spend another day wondering.