Waiting for a Job Offer: Should I Keep Pushing or Just Wait for Their Call?

Hi, I appeared for four successive interviews for a job position at a media company. The very next day, I was asked to submit my documents, which I did within two days. I was hoping this would result in them giving out an offer letter, as they had mentioned in the email that they would also need my relieving letter post-acceptance of the offer.

It has been almost 20 days now, and they keep delaying without giving any valid reason. They just give vague replies like they are waiting for the MD's approval or that they will get back to me soon. What's more, they have not even disclosed the salary being offered, which they said they would after receiving my documents.

What Should I Do?

Is this a delay tactic? Should I keep calling/emailing them until they finally give a definite reply, or should I just wait for their call? This job is really crucial for me... Please help!!

I really need insight into why a company may hold onto an offer being given...

Is this the only company on the planet? Begin to apply for other jobs. Don't panic. Don't delve deep into why they aren't giving 'valid' reasons or why they haven't disclosed the salary, etc. For all intents and purposes, treat the opportunity as lost.

I echo Talent Sorcerer; the employer needs you as much as you need the job. Stay focused and let the offer reach you if it's the right one for you. If you had cracked this interview to a level where they had asked you for your documents, you can crack other interviews as well. Some amount of introspection at your end would be nice, such as how you could have answered each round better or any loophole in your documentation. At the same time, don't overthink. Stay focused on the opportunity that meets your requirements to shape your career better.

A free advice, treat every interview as a networking opportunity at its best! Keep your expectations low and focus on building relationships. At the end of the day, you too get to know employers and work cultures while being interviewed. Hence, job or not, keep the interactions, win-win for both.

Wish you all the best!

I am treating it as an opportunity lost. The HR told me I will have a final word this Friday. If she doesn't get back to me then, I will stop pursuing this job altogether. Thanks for the reply @talentsorcerer.