In May 2025, Work.ua conducted a research among users to find out how long candidates are willing to wait for feedback from a recruiter before accepting another job offer.

  • Nearly 80% of respondents said they expect feedback within one week.
  • At the same time, more than a third of job seekers believe the response should come within the first three days after the interview.

Results of survey:

How long are you willing to wait for feedback from a recruiter after an interview before accepting another job offer?

34% — up to 3 days

23% — up to a week

21% — up to 1 day

18% — «If I don’t hear the response within a week, I keep searching or accept another offer»

4% — more than a week

*The survey was conducted in May 2025 and included responses from 547 job seekers.

The results show that candidates expect quick feedback after the interview. For employers, this is a clear signal: delaying communication could mean losing out on valuable talent.

Earlier, Work.ua reported that Ukraine is preparing a national Employment Strategy.

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