After an interview, when the interviewer emails you stating they'll be in touch regarding next steps, is that a good sign?

10 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 2,2025 at 6:05PM UTC

   Yes. But make sure you send a thank you note to the recruiter to share with their client or contact the interviewer directly if the recruiter allows. All signs sound very promising! Good luck!

2. BBApril 2,2025 at 6:28PM UTC

   Call them or go to the office. I do not let just an email direct my career, these can go to spam if not in their contacts list

3. AnonymousApril 3,2025 at 2:19PM UTC

   Go to an office unannounced? This will not turn out well. No one will make it past security without an appt. Bad advice.

4. AnonymousApril 2,2025 at 7:08PM UTC

   It's true that I'm a cynical person, but I think a message like that is pro forma and means absolutely nothing. We don't have the job 'til we've all signed on the dotted line and our ass in the chair. Good luck.

5. AnonymousApril 2,2025 at 7:47PM UTC

   It's part of the process that might include a rejection email that says they have selected another candidate. Try not to read too much into anything said.

6. AnonymousApril 3,2025 at 1:12PM UTC

   Yes, it is a generic line. Did you ask about their hiring timeline? If not, and since a week has passed, it could be time to submit that question in a follow-up to the recruiter/hiring manager, saying you are still interested in the position.

7. AnonymousApril 4,2025 at 3:35PM UTC

   It all depends. If they use an automated ATS (applicant tracking system) it's a canned reply. Once you interview most companies do what I call a KIT email (keep in touch) to keep you warm through their decision process. You on the other hand once receiving that should reply ( do this now) and let them know your continued interest and a few tidbits about why they should select you. Ask for a timeline for when you should expect to hear back from them and also next steps in the process. Frankly, you should have asked this live in the interview so that you would not be in this state of confusion now. If you do not hear back from them at all from your reply mail within 2 weeks it's not likely that you are advancing in the process. Generally, if they keep you warm you are still in the mix and not rejected but not advanced. Keep the faith and good luck! Keep looking while this plays out.

8. Esperanza SierraApril 6,2025 at 12:18PM UTC

   I think it would be a good sign! Because if they want to talk about the next steps I’m sure that means into the position you were looking at. If not anytime soon, you should text and ask them if they finalized their choice or something like that but best of luck towards you!!

9. AnonymousApril 6,2025 at 1:02PM UTC

   It's a generic line. The only "good sign" is an actual job offer for appropriate compensation and benefits that doesn't evaporate or downgrade shortly after you start because of pending mergers, downsizing or other cutbacks.

   In all seriousness, it's never a good idea to overinvest oneself in any particular employment opportunity, especially by looking for "good signs." Even a situation that looks like it is chock full of "good signs" may not result in any offer at all or one that turns out not to be a good offer. And what seems like a good offer now might not to out to be a good job.

   I think it's healthier to keep your eyes open and avoid or discontinue interviewing with employers who emit anything that gives you "bad vibes" instead. Because now is your chance to get out of bed situations...by not getting into them in the first place.

10. Megan LeasherApril 7,2025 at 2:51PM UTC

    I wish it still meant something, but nowadays it's just a generic line. Hang in there and keep applying to other jobs.