How did the interview go?

 Chris Wodke

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After your interview someone may ask you how your interview went.  You may be wondering yourself.  Here are some hints that will tell you if interview went well.

Call Back

If you are called in for a second interview the company is interested.  Only serious candidates are brought back.

References

If you are asked from references the company is serious. My company only checks references when they are planning to make an offer.  Check with those listed on your reference list to see if they have been called.

Availability

If you are asked when you might be available things are going really well. This shows they are thinking of bringing you on board.  They are thinking of making an offer and want to see how long it will take to get you on board.

Introductions

If you are taken to meet the hiring manager’s boss or his direct reports they are sending a signal.  Usually you are introduced to the rest of the team if you are a serious candidate. The manager will not waste anyone’s time by introducing them to a candidate they have no intention of hiring.

Body Language

Does the interviewer check their watch a lot?  That is a bad sign. Good signs would be eye contact, nodding in agreement with your answers and leaning forward as you talk.

Sales Job

If the hiring manager talks about how great the company is and how well you would fit, the interview is going very well. They already picture you as part of the team and are trying to convince you to come on board.

Questions

If a hiring manager is interested they will spend a lot of time asking you questions. If they aren’t interested or if you aren’t the interview will quickly wrap up. If they are interested in you they will spend a lot of time answering your questions because they want to sell you on the position.

HR

Do you get a positive vibe from HR?  Do they return your calls?  The better their response the more likely the interview will result in an offer.  They know what decision the hiring manager has made. They want you as a potential employee to have a favorable view of the company.

If most of these signs are present, the interview went well.  There is no sure thing with interviews; another better candidate can always come along after your interview.

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