Interviewing for jobs can be a lengthy process: multiple rounds, slow scheduling, recruiters ghosting. In fact, in one study, 52% of companies stated that the interview process lasts four to six weeks. And other survey data reveals hiring decisions are taking longer, which means employers are taking their time when choosing candidates.

So if you’ve been invited back for several rounds of interviews, it can be frustrating—but it also likely suggests you’re among the top applicants.

But given how long it takes and how high stakes interviewing feels nowadays, it can be easy to feel more pressure the deeper you get into the process. You likely won’t ever get told if you’re one of the final two. But what you can do is prioritize distinguishing yourself from your competition to show the hiring

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