What's the longest anyone has gone between an interview and an offer? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I'm more than 5 months post-interview with a judge and his staff. The interview was a second interview via video conference after we had an initial in-person interview. There's certainly no rush to fill the position - which doesn't begin until 2020, but I have emailed and called the point of contact who coordinated the interviews a few times to no avail. The judge specifically used the language "when you come here" and "we'll be back in touch"....and I took these comments to be very positive, if not an indication that I was a top candidate (I already kind of was one just by getting the interviews, right?). I know that a lot of clerkship applicants are left in the dark during the process, but I'm curious to hear additional stories about how long applicants have waited before hearing good news.

[nixy]

I’m afraid the language you refer to is generic and the kind of thing interviewers say to all interviewees. It doesn’t indicate anything about your chances. You should read a silent “if we hired you” before any of those kinds of statements.

[gaddockteeg]

5 months is pretty dang long. I'd honestly consider it a rejection and keep applying etc.

I will add that gov. shut down possibly added some time to this but my understanding is the judicial branch wasn't affected so maybe not....

[Anonymous User]

I'm going on 15 months post-interview. Considering the start date was in August, at a certain point it became clear I wouldn't hear back at all.