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Waiting for a job offer might be stressful, but you can remain calm, focused, and productive by following these tips:

After the interview, establish your expectations.

The easiest method to anticipate when an employer may call is to set clear expectations about your availability at the conclusion of the interview. Inquire with the interviewer when you may expect to hear back and if there is a time period in which you should be accessible. If you have a tight schedule, let the interviewer know when you will be available to take a call. This opens the lines of communication and allows you to predict when they may contact you.

Look up the business hours of the employer.

Avoid thinking that your prospective employer has regular business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Look up their business hours to see when the recruiting manager is likely to be working or making phone calls. When applying for a remote job, be careful to verify what time zone they utilize to establish schedules in. If you are in a different time zone than the company's headquarters, you may have to prepare for a call in the early morning or late at night.

Plan your reaction

Prepare your answer to the job offer call to keep yourself occupied while you wait. It's a good idea to thank the hiring manager and explain that you want to take some time to think about the job offer's details or see the offer in writing before accepting. Making a script ahead of time may assist you avoid accepting a job offer without fully knowing the pay rate or perks.

Change the notification settings on your phone.

Turn on your phone's ringtone after the interview to ensure you don't miss any calls. If you frequently leave your phone on vibrating or quiet, you can miss a call and unwittingly postpone the job offer.

Take all calls

Pick up any incoming calls rather than relying on caller ID screening since the job offer call might come from the company's registered number or the recruiting manager's phone. This may be aggravating if your phone number often receives spam calls, but it may prevent a missed connection and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the employment. Keep your phone close and be prepared to answer the phone professionally and respectfully.

Check and update your voicemail

Make sure your voicemail box is set up with a professional greeting so the hiring manager can leave a message if you are unavailable when they call. If you have a default greeting that merely gives your phone number, change it to add your name so the hiring manager knows they have reached the right person. Check your messages on a frequent basis to ensure that the recruiting manager has not phoned. If you get a message from your employer, return their call as soon as possible within business hours.

Continue your job search.

Continue your job search while you wait. Even if you thought the interview went really well, there is always the possibility that they chose another applicant. Stay active and productively channel your energy by revising your résumé, browsing job boards, and sending out applications.