"We look forward to next steps."

What does this mean in the context of an e-mail regarding a job interview? I sent a thank you note to an interviewer (guy who would be my boss), and he sent this back: "It was great to meet you. We look forward to next steps." *prays*

• EEE!

• Prelube!

• Just think of it as vaguely positive.

• Calling your references, background check, credit check, and the like. Steps they probably would not take unless they were interested in moving forward with hiring you.

• I doubt someone would say they look forward to a next step of letting you down, unless they were evil or totally clueless.

• It means you will probably advance to the next round.

• Meaningless corporate-speak. Don't get excited; it'll only exacerbate your disappointment.

• It could mean that they're looking forward to your walking away, but in fact it DOES mean that they're actively considering you. No guarantee, but it's positive. R7 is either having a bad day or is just a bitch.

• OP here. I should also say that I already work for the company.

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• He acknowledged your thank you and wanted you to know that they weren't finished evaluating the successful candidates. That's all.

• r12 - huh?