Job Seekers Stuck Waiting for Offer Letters
288 posts across 33 communities in the last 30 days; 30% from r/recruitinghell.
“So, I interviewed with a NY based company and got done with the interview process last month which went pretty well I’d say. Couple days after the interview I received an offer call and gave them my start date etc. HR seemed to sound like I’d have my offer letter signed the very…”
“Hi guys, I was very lucky to get another job quickly. 3 months ago I realized I'd get laid off, started aggressively applying, and luckily got an offer a couple weeks after I got laid off. The problem is, this company is far from perfect. The pay is not much higher than my…”
“Nothing to do. And why would they recap in email ascyou declined offer. They cant come close to your min. You should make your salary requirements clear earlier to not waste time if their range is not inline. [re: HR lowballed me during offer and refused to negotiate or allow me…”
Job seekers are experiencing significant delays or complete absence of formal offer letters after receiving verbal offers. This creates uncertainty, frustration, and a lack of closure, impacting their ability to plan and move forward with their careers. The issue seems to stem from internal company processes or communication breakdowns.
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“Hi, throwaway account here. Context: Interned at big 4 firm in Canada over 2 summers and got a full time return offer for winter. The offer was then delayed by 10 months and made me change my line of service due to “business needs” from…”
“So, I interviewed with a NY based company and got done with the interview process last month which went pretty well I’d say. Couple days after the interview I received an offer call and gave them my start date etc. HR seemed to sound like I’d have my offer letter signed the very next day. The issue is that now its wayyy past the start date I gave them, actually 3 weeks above the start date and I still havent gotten my offer letter. HR keeps saying that they’re waiting on dept heads to sign and s”
“tldr: 2025 college grad, been interning full-time at an agency for 9 months post-grad and was reluctantly offered a full-time position, despite another intern being converted much faster. I enjoy the work but don’t feel like I fit into the company culture, and I’ve been wanting to pivot to a different industry. Since I haven’t secured another job yet, I’m torn between accepting the offer for stability and experience or leaving, especially since I’m worried about how it would look to quit shortly”
“I am pretty much confused, I have applied for data center technician role that meta and cbre are in collaboration together for hiring and i received this and I am unable to comprehend on what does this mean? submitted by /u/icebreaker_6969 [link] [comments]”
“I am grateful to get an offer after the rollercoaster of rejections, ghosting and scam offers from the months of applying but to be honest and I am annoyed with the compensation in this offer. I went through three rounds of interviews, two with the manager and one with the owner and they both agreed articulated that I am essentially "overqualified" for the position and my experience aligns and exceeds their expectations. I am the unicorn they are looking for. On the job listing the com”
“For some context, I am a college student and I was offered a fellowship/internship at a local non profit. I was told that I got the position on Oct 1 and given paperwork to fill out including tax forms. I sent my schedule to them and got a response pretty promptly on that and sent in my paperwork, but since then I’ve heard nothing. It’s been about a week and a half since my first follow up, and 3 days since my most recent follow up email. I know that my emails have been read since i have a chrom”
“Okay, now if my current job knew about this job and told me they’d get me a retention offer over two months ago and I only heard the offer number (75k) verbally two weeks ago but haven’t received anything official, would that change things? [re: Is 13k minimum, $12.3k in projected OT plus potential monthly bonuses worth dropping remote?]”
“yea.. I’m unfortunately starting to lean toward taking it. My boss and director have supposedly been working on a retention offer of $75k plus 10% annual bonus potential for over 2mo which is souring me on them on top of this all [re: Is 13k minimum, $12.3k in projected OT plus potential monthly bonuses worth dropping remote?]”
“I applied for a job and got an interview late June. I got an email back saying I didn’t get the job only to be later contacted that they had sent an offer to me. I accepted ye. Offer of employment in July (whilst employed) and then background checks commenced (ctc, references, dbs etc) I was then given a start date of first week of September. I gave my one month notice in by August (which apparently I shouldn’t have done ). Ctc cleared last week of August. To my understanding most of my checks w”
“interesting, why for vapers it says longer? but if i recently quit nicotine can they still rescind my offer like how are u gonna take away an offer for someone trying to better their life who know doesn’t smoke anymore, you know?? [re: Tobacco use screen for pre-employment check?]”
“For some context, I am a college student and I was offered a fellowship/internship at a local non profit. I was told that I got the position on Oct 1 and given paperwork to fill out including tax forms. I sent my schedule to them and got a response pretty promptly on that and sent in my paperwork, but since then I’ve heard nothing. It’s been about a week and a half and 3 days since my last follow up email. I know that my emails have been read since i have a chrome extension. I don’t think it’s a”
“Recently, I cleared all the technical, managerial, and HR rounds. The HR representative verbally informed me that I had been selected, but I did not receive a written offer letter. After two days, I followed up with HR regarding the offer letter, and I was told that it was in the approval phase. A week later, HR informed me that all approvals had been completed except for the CTO’s final approval, which was rejected. HR also mentioned that both the hiring manager and the hiring manager’s manager”
“Hi guys, I was very lucky to get another job quickly. 3 months ago I realized I'd get laid off, started aggressively applying, and luckily got an offer a couple weeks after I got laid off. The problem is, this company is far from perfect. The pay is not much higher than my previous salary, the Glassdoor reviews are low and with valid points, even the hiring manager said that there are actually a lot of leadership issues, with C suite execs changing every few years. There are other issues lik”
“Sorry what's murky again? [re: Got offer, but background check approaching, is it over for me?]”
“I was emailed a soft offer by the person in charge of onboarding at the company I've been interviewing with. I was told that they would be sending my actual offer documentation yesterday, "later on in the day" (Friday), but I never received anything. This is a startup company, and they do not have an HR department, so the CFO is the one doing the offer letters and the onboarding/sending the PEO links. Should I be concerned, or is it possible that he just had entirely too much on hi”
“I don't think you're screwed . the fact that they're asking for an explanation and proof instead of outright rejecting you is a decent sign. Just be honest, provide whatever documents you have , and let them make the decision . Hopefully it works out for you 🫶🏼 [re: Molina Healthcare Background Check]”
“They Did 🤣 [re: Need help-- recruiter said offer isn't changed. I don't think he sent my request anywhere. What can I do?]”
“Thank you! Really, what makes you say that? [re: Accepted a $40/hr A&M Tax Internship — Interview Process, Offer Timeline, and What Actually Helped Me]”
“If they decline the offer, the second person who's been waiting for work with gets called in. Again, many people assume that they can negotiate without considering the market, the talent pool, and the simple fact that theres a great likelihood that someone with similar skills and experience is sitting and waiting for an offer! It doesn't take a recruiter to figure all of that out. Conversely, the fact that this person is attempting a skip level before they've even been hired is a red”
“Hi everyone! This is my first post here, and I’m looking for some guidance on my situation. I recently signed an offer for a contact role with decent pay. I was supposed to start this Monday, but the background verification was taking a little longer. I passed the education and drug screening, but they needed additional documents to complete the employment screening. Throughout the process, the recruiter has been very proactive, but something changed these past two days. I have been trying to re”
“My original post: Hi everyone! I’d appreciate some advice on my current situation. So far, I’ve interviewed with two of the Big 4 and received an internship offer for Summer 27 from one of them. The other interview was for the same role but full-time starting Summer or Fall 27, and I’m supposed to hear back today, although I’m not particularly optimistic about my chances and I heard back today and got the job. I also have an interview with a third Big 4 next week for a full-time position in the”
“Took me about 6 weeks to get an offer earlier this year as a SWE with 6 yoe. Market for seniors seems pretty fine to me, juniors is a different story. [re: Any stories of hope?]”
“Yeah true you could cut out the middle man and just reach out on LinkedIn or whatever say you got the offer, describe your prior PA experience, and ask what’s similar or different. If you don’t super know them personally you wanna format that way bc you’ve essentially done all the work in your question (don’t write a whole story but you know 4-5 sentences). All they have to do is say yes or no it’s similar different. More likely to get a response. [re: Entry Level Offer]”
“I know this seems doomsdayish but long story short I made a big awful mistake reneging on my acceptance to join my dream employer. I got a job after applying multiple times over the years with them and they were always my dream place to go. i work in a very niche industry and there’s only a few places in the area that does that and this job offer was with the state government. They would've given me everything I wanted like WLB, pension, healthcare benefits, student loan forgiveness, you nam”
“I didn’t decline their offer, I just shared that it doesn’t match my expected or even current salary. And I asked if she could recap on email so I can review the offer in writing. I made my salary expectations clear from the beginning. [re: HR lowballed me during offer and refused to negotiate or allow me to discuss salary package with Hiring Team]”
“Nothing to do. And why would they recap in email ascyou declined offer. They cant come close to your min. You should make your salary requirements clear earlier to not waste time if their range is not inline. [re: HR lowballed me during offer and refused to negotiate or allow me to discuss salary package with Hiring Team]”
“They got back to me and will send over details by EoD. [re: Tried to negotiate with a competing offer – did I ruin my chances?]”
“Going with the in person and quitting for the remote once I hear back is not an option. The gist is the title. . Job A had great communication at first. Applied. Heard back from HR on a Friday. Interview Wed. and was supposed to heard back about a second interview that Friday (a week after the HR call). Nothing came. Thursday of the following week so now 2 weeks after HR call they said that they were going to do a skills test (not mentioned anywhere in the next steps before now) and were working”
“This is my first time negotiating with a competing offer and a fear I ruined it. I’m a graphic designer in with 3 years of agency experience. I was laid off and have been unemployed for 4 months. Now I have two offers on the table. Company A: tiny boutique design studio**.** The founders are the only full-time staff right now, and they’re hiring a junior and a senior. We had good conversations and they really liked my portfolio. They said they wanted to hire me as a mid-weight vs a junior. They”
“Has anyone here had their interview at the Newark, NJ field office, didn’t get approved the same day or the next day, but eventually received an approval a few months later? I’m approaching four months since my interview with no updates, and I’d really appreciate hearing some positive experiences from people who were in a similar situation. Just looking for a little hope while I wait. :( submitted by /u/No_Twist_5228 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all. Thanks in advance for any advice and input for the following questions: 1. Would you disclose to your current firm that you have signed an offer letter and are waiting to clear conflicts given the circumstances described below? 2. When giving notice as per Question 1, what date would you give for your final date? I am a 2023 graduate and I am lateraling from one big law firm to another. I was given soft notice in July that I would be pushed out by the end of September due to low hours (d”
“I currently have 8 YOE. Through an internal referral, I managed to make it to the final interview stage for a big financial firm which includes a resume/behavioral round. I also had a phone call with the recruiter recently who mentioned that my feedback from the previous interview rounds all have been very strong, so I've been feeling good about my interview performance so far and really hoping to get the job. I have been looking through my resume again to prepare for this final round, but I”
“I've come across a TT job that is still accepting applications until the end of the month, but which has its first review date at the start of it. I'll throw my hat in the ring regardless, but I was wondering from anyone who's been on the other side how likely it is that late submissions get seriously looked at. It is a humanities job at an ivy, somewhat narrow field. submitted by /u/a_online [link] [comments]”
“You’re gonna have to take it and let us know if you get The job [re: Is it okay to ask what kind of drug test a company uses after receiving an offer?]”
“Hi! I recently attended an Aritzia hiring event and received a phone call the following week saying I got the seasonal Style Advisor position! However, I haven’t received an offer letter, onboarding documents, or any follow-up emails yet. For anyone who’s worked at Aritzia, how long did it take to receive your official offer and onboarding paperwork after getting a verbal offer? Just curious what the typical post-interview hiring process looks like. Thanks! submitted by /u/Negative_T”
“I recently began looking for a new job because although I enjoyed my previous role and workplace, I was no longer challenged and I wanted to grow and learn. I attended an interview which went really well, and had two other lined up the following week. The role was full time but mentioned flexible work arrangements. At the interview, I was very clear (as I always am with this) that I have a child with additional needs and care responsibilities attached to this. My partner WFH 4 days a week and ta”
“I recently began looking for a new job because although I enjoyed my previous role and workplace, I was no longer challenged and I wanted to grow and learn. I attended an interview which went really well, and had two other lined up the following week. The role was full time but mentioned flexible work arrangements. At the interview, I was very clear (as I always am with this) that I have a child with additional needs and care responsibilities attached to this. My partner WFH 4 days a week and ta”
“I accepted a job offer today for a part time job, but then I heard from another potential job about setting an interview up. The potential job is listed as either full or part time on indeed. Also, years ago I did an unpaid working interview for that potential job and never ended up getting it. I’m kinda hesitant about it for that reason. Should I at least try for an interview? I’m not sure what my availability really would be now that I accepted the other job. Any advice is appreciated. s”
“so decision eve just has me panicking a little and overthinking things, but I interviewed at a school in mid-September on a Friday and then uploaded a substantial update letter the following Monday. This is a school that is known to have a quick turnaround for decisions (they usually interview on Fridays and notify the following Thursday, with the exception of the September interviews which they couldn’t release till Oct 15th). So I know based on that that the committee likely meets every week f”
“About two years ago I was recruited for a role. It was too junior but I upsold them on a more senior remit. Met with the most senior people at the company - great. Got an offer - great. Started negotiating salary… suddenly the offer was rescinded. No explanation. Just “we decided not to hire right now”. They did not hire me or anyone else. Hired a much more junior person. Never did hire senior role. Flash forward to this year. A WHOLE OTHER DIFFERENT Company needs a lot of help, as they just got”
“About 6 months ago I went for a senior role in my immediate team. The general business I work in is pretty small and this is pretty much my only path upwards. I have experience at this level, just in a different industry so it seemed fitting for me to move into it as I did some time in this industry now at a lower level. By all means this role seemed suited for me… my boss himself even said “you can probably take their role when they leave” only a few months before they left. I got a really good”
“Congratulations! 😃 Honestly, I don't even remember for which company and position this is, but I received this email either late last year or early this year... and yes, I still haven't landed a new role... ugh. submitted by /u/dieasaint [link] [comments]”
“I applied to many places after getting shot down out of nowhere by a team that was super excited to work with me. Now my new issue is that I have 2 companies that have made an offer and 2 companies that I interviewed after getting an offer as we already had them scheduled. One of these companies asked if I have already received offers from other companies, I said yes. Just for the sake of curiosity I'm wondering what's the general recruiter mindset on this. Did it lower my chances or inc”
“I was offered a job that was my plan B. I'm still interviewing for plan A, but need to get back to plan B by tomorrow. Should I turn that job down or take it before hearing about plan A? Should I ask plan A in my next interview (today) if they think they will give me the job? submitted by /u/shygirl5000 [link] [comments]”
“Posted a position a few weeks ago with the compensation package clearly listed. Someone comes in for the working interview, is offered the job, and accepts verbally immediately despite being told multiple times she can think it over and get back to us. I get a text less than a week before her first shift (which is a column we filled for her by calling patients) saying that she was told new grads were making X at another office. In what world is this behavior acceptable in a professional setting?”
“I know I shouldn’t rely on a “promised” offer, but I’m honestly pissed off because it feels like they’re keeping me hanging just so they don’t lose me. I had an interview with the hiring manager, and although it went well, the hiring manager was kinda “rude“ and implying that I wasn’t the candidate they were looking for because they wanted someone more experienced. Mind you, the job posting clearly stated 0-1 YOE, and I even have 1 year of relevant internship experience. After the interview, I w”
“After four months of unemployment, I got offered a job in an administrative role for a finance company. I received a verbal offer conditional on reference and criminal checks. My references came back glowing, and I received a call for the start date of the 26th of October if my criminal check comes back in time (I have no criminal history, but I have lived in three countries so it takes a while to get all the checks). Then, I got a call from the recruiter saying that they needed to rescind the o”
“Has your company ever asked you for proof of offer letter with salary when you have had a discussion of leaving them and you told them is because of another offer? Did they request an offer letter in case they want to match the other salary or they just take your word for it? submitted by /u/Pink_elfff [link] [comments]”
“I got a call from HR last Tuesday offering me the position which I accepted, plus an email from HR recapping their offer and my acceptance. The manager texted me Wednesday with some additional details of the role, and she let me know that I'd be getting an offer letter in HireTrue on Monday or Tuesday. It's now Tuesday night and I haven't got the offer letter. Do I text the manager? Or email HR? Or should I wait a few more days before I reach out? They seemed very communicative befor”
“I recently accepted a really great job offer with a start date of 11/2. I’m working somewhere else now and have to put in my two weeks notice by this Friday (10/16) but I still haven’t completely my pre-employment screenings. I signed my offer letter yesterday and they said they would be contacting me to set up a date and time for the physical, drug, and background. I have nothing to worry about on any of those, but I’m not sure if I should wait to put in my two weeks until those are finished as”
“I went to a job interview, got the job, been asked to do training but we were back and forth emailing about what dates because I’m at uni. The training needed to be 4 days in a row but they were able to alter it for me. I got an email Friday saying hi we can do training on Wednesday (tomorrow) if you’re available. I was at uni all day Friday until 6 so couldn’t reply and they’re shut on the weekend so replied saying that’s fine where will the training be yesterday, giving them today to get back”
“Hi everyone, I used to be a contractor at this company for a couple of years but left it for a full time position. Now I saw they had the position posted for a full time position and I applied. I immediately got an interview with a recruiter and yesterday she said she would pass me on to the hiring manager. I’m still on good terms with a lot of my former coworkers and my brother says I should reach out to them about it. But I haven’t talked to a lot of them in a couple of years and idk what to s”
“I recently got an offer for an internship with a top 10 firm for summer 2028. I am waiting to hear back from another firm but I don’t want the top 10 firm to pull their offer since I’m taking so long. Can firms even do this or do I have for sure until the acceptance date? Also what do I do if I don’t hear back for the other internship before the deadline? submitted by /u/Ok-Try-9767 [link] [comments]”
“The hiring person at my friend's employer told him they had an offer for me. The boss told me that they had to do a company audit and then they'd get back to me, and then never did. [re: Why are so many roles put on hold?]”