What waiting statuses usually mean
Waiting states are labels like under review, pending, and in progress. This site explains what those statuses usually mean in plain, neutral language.
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Jobs statuses
Browse answer-first explanations for common job application status labels.
Most common statuses
What “Pending” and “Under Review” Usually Mean (Job Applications)
A canonical explainer of why hiring portals use vague statuses, how internal stages work, and how to use Waiting States job pages.
Job application under review
What the status 'job application under review' usually means in a hiring process.
Application in progress
What the status 'application in progress' usually means in job portals.
Application under consideration
What the status 'application under consideration' usually means in a job hiring process.
Hiring manager review
What the status 'hiring manager review' usually means in hiring workflows.
No response after interview
What no response after an interview usually means and what timing is common.
Offer pending approval
What the status 'offer pending approval' usually means before a final job offer is issued.
Interview feedback pending
What the status 'interview feedback pending' usually means after interviews.
All job statuses
How this site works
Each page covers one status phrase. The page defines the status first, then explains what is usually happening, why it can stay there, how long it often lasts, and when action may make sense.
This site explains what statuses usually mean. It does not predict outcomes.
Disclaimer: Content is general informational guidance and may not match every employer or system.