I had a very promising interview in my home state last Monday. I travelled with my family to make it a little trip out of it but it was stlll a huge hassle to get there, as you can imagine.

The interview went great. I spoke with multiple members of the team I’d be working with. Their questions were very casual, more like a conversation so i felt very confident in my performance. I also met with the CIO and the hiring manager said I did very well with her. He was selling my on the benefits by the end and asking me what start time I prefer.

I was told they had a few more interviews last week and I’d hear back early this week. So of course, Monday and Tuesday came and went with no feedback. I feel so discouraged. I’m trying to convince myself that they got busy due to the holiday and maybe I still have a chance. Should I hold out hope?