Shadowed for a job- how long do I wait?

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March 23,2022 at 1:35AM UTC

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Shadowed for a job- how long do I wait?

I interviewed for a job and they asked me at the end if I could come in and shadow. I went in last Wednesday and I felt it went great. They were wonderful to me. Before I left, they told me that they had a couple other people to interview and they would get back to me "next week".

My questions: Is being asked to shadow a good sign for getting the job? Also, the Shadow was on last Wed. If I don't hear by this Fri, should I touch base with them again? I don't want to do the wrong thing. I really want this job.

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AnonymousMarch 23,2022 at 2:05AM UTC
There is nothing wrong with checking in for a status on the process and their timing.
I would reach out tomorrow since it will have been a week.
AnonymousMarch 23,2022 at 1:35PM UTC
I would touch base again then. It shows you're interested and want to know!