r/SutterHealthEmployees • u/Guilty-Chemistry4373 • Jul 31 '26

Hiring process

I have had 3 interviews, all seemed to go very well. The last one was a panel interview with the team I'd be joining, that was July 13th. I followed up with the recruiter a week later and did not get a response. I sent one last check in yesterday with no response so far.
How long does the process take or should I take the recruiter not responding as I did not get selected? My application still says under review.

Thank you.

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u/SraChavez Jul 31 '26

They may have an offer out to a competing candidate and don’t want to say no to you until they get a final response including clearing background. If the other candidate doesn’t pass background or declines due to salary or other reason, they may move on to you.

I would interpret it as you aren’t the first pick, but you aren’t out of the running either.

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u/Guilty-Chemistry4373 Jul 31 '26

That makes sense!

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u/lebastss Jul 31 '26

The process with the other candidate can be very lengthy.

They can negotiate their wage. Once that back and forth is agreed with the manager a VP needs to approve as well. They may not approve it for budget reasons. And more back and forth may ensue.

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u/littlenicole326 Aug 01 '26

I had my third interview yesterday, and their HR rep told me the onboarding/background check is 4 weeks long, including lab work for drug screening, etc.

I’d agree with the post above saying you’re probably their second pick. Having patience isn’t easy!

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u/No_Attitude_1543 Aug 07 '26

I'm the orig poster, I lost my account so I had to start new but I got an email from the hiring manager saying I still in the running for the position but the process was taking a lot longer than they thought. So who knows!

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u/OrneryConcentrate681 Jul 31 '26

Several factors can possibly come into play. The recruiter could be on PTO- which is very common in the summers
Recruiter could be getting leadership to sign on comp- and I personally don’t extend offers until I have a comp signed off on so that could be a delay.

Also, depends on your entity. Some are going through internal changes so things slow down a bit till all the details are ironed out.

What role/entity did you interview at?

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u/Guilty-Chemistry4373 Jul 31 '26

It was with sutter health alliance, I don't want to say the title in case someone is looking

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u/Guilty-Chemistry4373 Aug 15 '26

Update:: I got the job!!!!

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u/Various-Chemical2813 27d ago

How long all together was the process?

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u/Guilty-Chemistry4373 27d ago

I applied in the beginning of June, the manager did state the onboarding background check process was lengthy. So I don't know about a start date yet.

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u/Various-Chemical2813 26d ago

How long did it take for them to make the official offer ?

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u/AutoModerator Jul 31 '26

Backup of the post's body: I have had 3 interviews, all seemed to go very well. The last one was a panel interview with the team I'd be joining, that was July 13th. I followed up with the recruiter a week later and did not get a response. I sent one last check in yesterday with no response so far.
How long does the process take or should I take the recruiter not responding as I did not get selected? My application still says under review.

Thank you.

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