Waiting for My Job Offer: Should I Be Concerned About the Delay?

I was interviewed by a leading organization in the cement sector late last month. The interview was overwhelmingly appreciated by the panel, and on the same day, I was given a booklet containing all personal and professional data to be filled out. I submitted it along with my payslips for the last three months, as well as photographs.

The Lead HR Talent Acquisition called a couple of days later, confirming my offer verbally. He negotiated on the salary and asked me to wait for two weeks for approval of my offer before they would formally offer it to me. It's already been three weeks, and I am yet to receive the offer. I called the HR once last week, and he said the offer is pending approval and would be sent as soon as possible.

What should I do? Is there anything to worry about?

They may be doing background checks.

What is the level of the job position? Be in touch with HR Talent Acquisition and wait. There is nothing much that can be done. Some companies take time to finalize.

The position is of senior executive sales.
I don't really know what the actual reason for the delay is. How long must I wait for the job?

It is a matter of worry as things are getting delayed. There is nothing in your hands but to wait; it happens many times. You need to discuss with HR and ask them to be proactive in the matter as you have already submitted your resignation from your current job pending their clarification.

You don't need to worry as per your details; everything initiated was smooth, I hope. You can still follow up with HR this week to know the updated status. Also, ask after how many days can I expect my offer. This would clear your doubts.

I think it's better to confirm with the HR department, but remember one thing – it should be done very politely when inquiring about the delayed offer letter. Another point to note is that organizations often keep employees on a waiting list. There's no need to worry; just stay in touch with the HR department.

Though it is likely that the company is still trying to send the offer letter, it will also help if you do not keep waiting forever. Did you resign from your present employment or serve notice? You may politely inform the new company that unless you have the offer in hand, you may not be able to serve notice to the present company, which is more practical than jumping the gun. Instead of assuming things, it is better to keep the present job and also try elsewhere in the meantime.

This is not to discourage you but to see that you take it as it comes.

I was interviewed by a leading organization in the cement sector late last month. The interview was overwhelmingly appreciated by the panel. Next week, I was given a booklet containing all personal and professional data to be filled out. I submitted it along with my payslips for the last three months as well as photographs. The Lead HR Talent Acquisition called a couple of days later, confirming my offer verbally. He asked me about my expected salary. It's already been three weeks, and I have yet to receive the offer. I called the HR once last week; he said the offer is pending CHRO approval. At our end, processing is done and pending from the CHRO end. Should I wait or not?