Hiring manager replied back. Is this a kiss of death?

[macroy]

Originally Posted by shmizzyy

Exactly a week since my interview. I guess they went with someone else.

Maybe, but not necessarily. Perhaps you were one of the first they interviewed, and they have a few more to talk to.

Again - there is no science or static steps with regards to the interview process.

I would send a follow-up and continue looking.

[sware2cod]

1 week doesn't mean they picked someone else.