"On Hold" SA Position

Hi Guys, I've been on hold for about two weeks from a top BB for an S&T SA offer. Got a call the day after my super day saying I've been placed on hold from the recruiter. I reached out recently inquiring about my status and HR responded promptly saying they would let me know when they have an update on their end which I took positively as it would seem I am still in the running. Does anyone have any experience with this/advice on how to best proceed? Thanks

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Still on hold...I reached out to one of the people I interviewed with a few weeks ago and they said they expected me to have an updated last week, have heard nothing. Anyone have any insight as to why it is taking this long? I imagine top BB S&T recruiting is done by now, most people should have responded to offers, shouldn't I have a no by now?

 

Just my 2c:

Leverage this opportunity, a "holding period" may be a blessing in disguise. Use this to make yourself more desirable elsewhere.

Reach out to any other positions you've networked with and let them know you are currently interviewing with other places (don't need to say GS, but can if they ask, or just say another BB), but that you'd really like to work with their team for X reason.

I was put on hold for a FT position due to third party reasons, and was able to talk to other companies and, when they asked if I was interviewing, say yes I was in process with a BB. Helps you speed the process with other places and sound more competitive.

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