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I recently interviewed with an organization 3 weeks ago and put on a truly stellar performance. I am more than qualified but haven't heard back with a job offer yet. I also sent a follow up letter about a week and a half ago and was told that they have not filled the position, but to be patient. The position I am applying for is in the health care industry and in department that will thrive especially during tough economic times. I am sure this is not the issue. I have heard from others employed there that the lag time between HR and the department heads is a bit lengthy. I am currently employed full time but leaving my current company is still, regardless, a strong desire of mine. My question is this: how should I phrase an additional follow up email , to better gauge the time time frame I am looking at. How forceful can I be requesting a better idea of when i can expect and offer. When I left the final interview I was advised I would hear by phone if accepted, by mail if I was not(within a weeks time). I definitely didn't receive anything in mail and was told I was still being strongly considered. Additionally, should I use other employment opportunities as a tool to prompt them to speed up the slow process with HR? Any help from HR professionals and hiring managers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I have been drinking a mexican drink called horchatta from a gas station cappachino machine for the last few days and i love it! I;d like to learn to make an authentic version at home. I've seen numerous articles describing the use of rice as well as an exotic nut called the chufa thats used as the primary ingedient. the problem is how to extract the flavor. I've read about soaking them, boiling them, microwaving them, grinding them and disolving them. I am confused which way to go for the best flavor. Can anyone help