Verbal offer made, awaiting written offer

This status usually means the company intends to hire you, but final written documentation and approvals are still in process.

Last updated: 2026-02-22

Also seen as: verbal offer awaiting written, verbal offer made awaiting written offer

Definition

Verbal offer made, awaiting written offer usually means terms were discussed verbally while formal offer paperwork is still being finalized.

What’s usually happening behind the scenes

Recruiting and internal approvers are often confirming compensation details, start-date logistics, and document routing.

Why it stays in this status

Approval workflows, compensation checks, and document preparation queues commonly delay written issuance.

How long it usually lasts

It often lasts a few business days to about two weeks, depending on company process.

What usually doesn’t help

Assuming the role is fully final before written confirmation usually does not help planning accuracy.

When action might make sense

If documents, approvals, or onboarding steps remain unchanged beyond the timeline you were given, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after several business days to about one week.

Related statuses

• Offer letter pending
• Offer pending approval
• Salary negotiation pending
• Background check cleared, waiting

Disclaimer

This page is general guidance and may not match every employer policy or offer workflow.