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I’m currently in a recruitment process in Germany for an **entry-level IT position** and I’m curious how others would interpret this.
I completed what I believe was the final technical interview a little over two weeks ago. Some time later, the Talent Acquisition Partner contacted me to say they were still evaluating candidates and that my application remained under consideration.
After another short period without an update, I sent a polite follow-up. She replied very quickly and invited me to a **15-minute video call** titled something like “Follow-up call.”
Some context:
It’s an entry-level position.
Salary expectations had already been discussed earlier in the process.
Relocation had also already been discussed.
As far as I know, there are no further interview rounds.
The recruiter has been friendly and communicative throughout.
Instead of replying with another status update by email, she specifically asked for a short call.
I know companies sometimes call final-stage candidates personally to reject them, especially after several interviews, so I’m not assuming this is an offer.
For recruiters, hiring managers, or anyone who has been in a similar situation: **how common is a short recruiter call for a rejection after the final round, particularly for an entry-level position? Would you lean toward an offer/next-steps conversation, or is a polite rejection equally plausible**

I completed my final technical interview 10 days ago, and yesterday I received the following email. I’ve never gotten an update like this before, so I’m curious if it’s just a standard “please wait” email or if anyone has received something similar and later got an offer (or a rejection).

Hi ______,
I hope you’re doing well.
I wanted to follow up on our recent interview and let you know that we are still in the process of evaluating candidates. Your application is still under consideration, and we appreciate your patience as we continue with our review.
Thank you again for your time and the effort you’ve invested in this process. We will keep you updated and inform you of the next steps as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Best regards,

Has anyone here received a similar email after the final round? What was the outcome in your case? I know no one can predict my situation, but I’d love to hear your experiences.