And as a result, I wanted to hear the words “you’re hired” so badly that I ended up pestering the hiring manager about next steps for the better part of a week. And I know, in many case, you’ve been led to believe that the hiring manager just has to iron out a few details. So until the hiring manager sends you an offer letter, don’t pause your search. But at the same time, that’s exactly why you need to show some restraint and avoid checking in with the hiring manager. "3 Better Ways To Distract Yourself When You're Waiting To Hear About A Job" was originally published on The Muse.

Source: Forbes February 17, 2017 14:25 UTC