Do recruiters schedule a post-interview meeting to tell you that you didn't get the job?

Do recruiters schedule a post-interview meeting to tell you that you didn't get the job?

So, I just went through a round of interviews for a tech company. There were a lot of interviews, a take-home assignment, a live code-a-long with future co-workers, and virtual meetings for a cultural fit.

After the last interview, I was told it was the final interview and that I would hear back in a few days.

Then, about 24 hours later the recruiter contacted me for a virtual meeting to talk about "the interviews" but gave no further information.

Should I be worried?

My gut is saying that if he wants to speak to me more it is probably a good thing, but of course, I am also dreading the fact it could be good news.

That is all the information I have, but, have others gone through a similar process?

Should I be prepared to hear "thanks, no thanks" virtually face to face?

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  1. Annetta Moses

    Be patient. It is likely the recruiter will say one of several things.

    1) we are making you an offer

    2) we think you could be a good fit but for a different job, do you want to be considered/interviewed for that role

    3) we like you and want you to meet with more people, likely peers in the organization

    4) thanks, but we decided to make an offer to another candidate

    At this point, there is nothing you can do but wait. Good luck.

  2. Anonymous

    It's great to hear that a recruiter is contacting you as promised. Try not to worry about the unknown unnecessarily. Know that you will be fine, good or bad news. Wishing you all the good of course!! Best of luck!

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