How long after an interview for an offer?

[kylie94x]

I had an interview at Hackensack UMC this morning with the nurse manager of the unit. How long after the interview does it typically take before I get an offer/ rejected?! I'm so nervous I already turned down all my other offers because I was sort of banking on this one.

[AceOfHearts<3]

There's really no telling. I know of people who were called the next day and other times it can take a week or longer depending on other scheduled interviews and getting the offer approved through HR.

[llg, PhD, RN]

This doesn't help you now .. but for others reading this thread and maybe for you in a future interview ...

"When can I expect to hear back from you?" is one of the questions you should ask towards the end of an interview. Then, if you don't hear anything within a few days of their answer, you have a legitimate reason to call them and ask.

Assuming you didn't ask that questions when you interviewed ... I would :

1. Write your thank-you notes immediately after the interview and say that you look forward to hearing from the soon.

2. Check in with Human Resources in 7-10 days to be sure they have all the information from you they need. At that time, you may be able to ask what their timetable for filling the position is.