How can you tell your interview went well? Are there signs.?

Answer 1

I found this article by Jerrell Ellerbe that I thought you might find useful. Enjoy!

“Lesson#1/ Interviewer or Employer seems impressed and has run out of questions.

As you cautiously sit there pretending not to move a muscle, the interviewer seems quite impressed with your resume and your intellectual skills. They seem enthused and show interest by asking less challenging questions or say things such as,

“When can you start?”
“Can you fill out these additional forms?”
“Me too! I used to play the clarinet in college, Oh my gosh!”
“I’ll forward these papers over and see when we can get you in here.”
“Can you come back for a second interview?”


Lesson#2/ They constantly smile and nod their head in agreement at your responses.

Many of us often wonder just how are articulate skills will be viewed in an interview. When an employer nods their head in agreement with a slight smile and seem to have let up on the butt-busting, you might be in there!


Lesson #3/ Introduce you to other members of the department before you started.
When an employer generally does this, he/she must be quite impressed with your qualifications and articulate skills and are pretty confident that you’ve gotten the job. Thus, they feel it’s necessary that the department or company get to know you right away since you’ll be starting soon.


Lesson #4/ The receptionist is extra nice to you then before you entered.

The receptionist generally knows what goes around the entire office. He/she knows the personality of every individual within that office and can pretty much gage when something has worked out. Upon exiting they are extra nice to you after seeing the manager’s smile upon your exit.


Lesson #5/ They continually ask you if you can handle the responsibilities.

When an interviewer continually asks if you can handle the assigned responsibilities that often means they are considering you for employment and want to know if you can handle it before they waste their money to train you.


Lesson #6/ Upon the interview you are approached, “Hey, you must be…”

Apparently, this person has already told the office of how impressive your application or resume is. They probably can’t wait to get you in that seat. Staff members approach you already knowing your name and a little bit about you. It’s obvious that you’ve impressed the hell out of somebody.


Lesson #7/ The interview seems more a cordial meeting than an actual interview.

More than likely your resume or application has already laid out the ground work; doing most of the talking for you. The interviewer is now seeking to gain more of an idea of how you are personally. If your resume is up to par it can work wonders for you.


Lesson #8/ They call you back later that day.

Chances are, they were so impressed and thrilled to have you interview that they decided to push the ball and call you that day. They want you bad!


Lesson #9/ After the interview they say, “We look forward to having you on board.”

You know you’ve made it when you hear this!


Lesson #10/ They seem more enthused about you applying then you are.

Upon strolling in for the interview, you appeared with the utmost confidence. You’re determination and alter ego has kicked into relax mode. Although it’s just a job for the moment and not a career, they seem highly brighten that you would join
their corporation.
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Now that you’ve gotten the job -->
The one thing we never want to do is lose our cool by letting our emotions get the best of us, wait until you leave for your car before you jump for joy. Make it known that you are interested, but don’t be desperate.

Preparing yourself for Trick questions:
Trick questions have the ability to ruin an entire interview; don’t let an employer ruin your chance by doing such. Some of the most commonly used trick questions are:
“I am going to ask you a series of questions, do you understand?”
“…. Yes.” “

Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

Signs The Interview Went Well

Answer 3

There are subtle signs that you can look for. What was your rapport with the interviewer(s)? Do you feel like you clicked? I had a phone interview with three people last year, I felt it went fairly well, but at the end of the interview the primary interviewer said "Good luck." I knew then I wouldn't be called back.

Answer 4

If you get hired, you know it went well.. Just kidding. If the interviewer gives you a date to contact you very near the interview date, or they say " I look forward to seeing you again" or "I'll talk to my manager tomorrow and call you back", the interview went well.

Answer 5

I struggle with that too! Just like the others mentioned, if you have to ask, then NO-didn't go well. Just watch the interviewers body language, how are they reacting to what you are saying and asking? If they appear generally interested in what you are saying, rather than rushing you--that's a good sign.

A good sign, is "you did really well", or "its amazing that others didn't know that".... "You will from us again by such n such date, If we offer you this position, how soon are available...." "After reviewing your references, I will contact you."

A bad sign, they only spend a few minutes with you (like 15 minutes). They respond with things like we are just beginning the search, we are looking for a star, etc to your query about when to expect to hear from them regarding their decision.

How did you feel afterwards? Did you go away feeling good? Usually the gut feeling you have as you walk out of the building will tell you how it went.

Answer 6

The sign is this _

"we have been looking for someone with your determination, leadership, and vision. When can you start?"

I have hired and fired many people. The decision is made in the first few seconds of the interview. if you are at home and don't' know, then you aren't hired. .

Do it again.

Answer 7

You will know when the interview is over.

Answer 8

i always thpught that when they start saying stuff like "well, when you begin to meet our clients..." and then suddenly try to correct themselves, that things went quite well...

Answer 9

Yes, they hire you!