I recently wrapped up the final stage of my interview process for a finance role, and I'm feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. So far, I've gone through four stages. The first was an initial interview that went well, which led me to the second stage: a practical assessment. They were impressed with my performance and moved me forward quickly. The third stage was a coffee chat with the hiring manager and a senior team member. I received great feedback from the recruiter afterward, who mentioned that the team really liked me and I was about 90% there before the final interview. In the fourth stage, I had a final interview with the Managing Director. It was a 30-minute conversation that felt very natural. We talked about my background, family, interests, and my current role, along with my sales experience and reasons for wanting to join the company. I felt good about how it went, and we even found some common ground during our discussion. After the interview, the recruiter said he would talk to the team, but after a couple of days without news, I decided to follow up. He mentioned he was expecting to speak to someone that day and would keep me updated. When I checked in again on Monday, he told me the team was still discussing things internally but that my interview seemed to go well. Now it's Tuesday, and I'm still waiting for an update. It's been six working days since the final interview, and I'm starting to wonder if this delay is normal and whether an offer is likely based on the positive signs I've received. This opportunity means a lot to me, and the waiting is making me anxious.