After successfully applying for a job and going through the interview process, the hiring manager says the phrase you\u2019ve been hoping to hear. \u201cWe want to offer you the job!\u201d But what happens when several days have passed and you still haven\u2019t received the offer letter? Do you follow up to ask when you can expect it or just sit tight waiting for the email?<\/p>\n
Here are the steps to take if you have a verbal offer but not a written one.<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s been over 48 hours and you still haven\u2019t received a formal offer, contact the hiring manager to express your enthusiasm about the offer and to ask about the status. Keep your note short and to the point, and be specific about what you\u2019re asking.<\/p>\n
Say something like:<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cDear Ms. Blocs,<\/p>\n Thank you so much again offering me the social media coordinator position. I\u2019m very excited about the role and looking forward to being part of the team at XYZ company.<\/p>\n One quick question: When can I expect to receive the offer letter? I\u2019d love to review it and understand the timeline by which I must make my decision.<\/p>\n I look forward to hearing from you soon.<\/p>\n Thank you again, Waiting for a job offer can be nerve wracking, especially when you\u2019re not sure of the exact timeframe. A good way to stay calm is to understand some common reasons for a delay. These can include things like the time it takes to coordinate between different departments or the fact that a key member of the team may be away and unable to offer their approval until they return. Whatever the case, there are likely to be several reasons why the offer letter hasn\u2019t arrived yet that have nothing to do with you personally. Sending the follow-up note is a great way to address these issues directly and to get the hiring manager to give you some clarity about the hold up.<\/p>\n Another key thing to do while waiting for the offer letter is to keep going with your job search. Since job offers do occasionally fall apart before an offer letter is sent out, it\u2019s important to keep your options open by continuing to apply to jobs and to go on interviews. This will ensure that you\u2019re not losing momentum in your job search and that you\u2019re able to move on quickly if the offer doesn\u2019t come through. Added bonus: You might get a second job offer in the process.<\/p>\n Although waiting for an offer letter can definitely cause some anxiety, by following these steps you\u2019ll be sure to stay on top of the process and to get hired as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nEmily\u201d<\/p>\nUnderstand what might be causing the delay<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Keep going with your job search<\/strong><\/h4>\n