Pending senior leadership review
This status usually means your application is waiting for a higher-level approval or evaluation step.
Last updated: 2026-02-22
Also seen as: pending senior leadership review, leadership review pending
Definition
Pending senior leadership review usually means a senior decision-maker review is required before the process can advance.
What’s usually happening behind the scenes
Leadership reviewers may be validating role priorities, budget, or final candidate alignment.
Why it stays in this status
Senior reviewer schedules and approval cadence commonly extend this stage.
How long it usually lasts
It often lasts several business days to a few weeks.
What usually doesn’t help
Repeated escalation messages usually do not bypass leadership review queues.
When action might make sense
If no timeline was shared, a concise follow-up is often reasonable after about one to two weeks. If a timeline was shared, following up after that window is often reasonable while continuing other active applications.
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Disclaimer
This page is general informational guidance and may not reflect every employer process or system behavior.