Final interview completed
This status usually means your last planned interview step is done and the company is deciding whether to move to offer or closeout.
Last updated: 2026-02-22
Also seen as: final interview completed, completed final interview
Definition
Final interview completed usually means interviews are complete and the team is in final evaluation and approval discussions.
What’s usually happening behind the scenes
Hiring leaders and recruiters are often comparing finalists, reviewing feedback, and confirming compensation or headcount details.
Why it stays in this status
Final alignment meetings, approval sequencing, and candidate comparisons commonly slow updates.
How long it usually lasts
It often lasts a few business days to two weeks, depending on decision complexity.
What usually doesn’t help
Multiple same-day follow-ups usually do not accelerate cross-team decision timing.
When action might make sense
If no timeline was shared, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after about one week from your last interview. If a timeline was shared, following up after that window is often reasonable.
Related statuses
- Ghosted after final interview
- Group interview completed
- Interview completed: what happens next
- Interview feedback pending
Disclaimer
This explanation is general and may differ from a specific employer process.