Recognizing Success: 9 Indications You Excelled in Your Job Interview
Struggling to decipher the verdict after a job interview? By tuning into subtle cues from your interviewers, you can figure out just how well you did. Read on to learn what to look out for!
1. The Interview Exceeds The Scheduled Time
When an interview is going well, it tends to go long. Extensive, engaging conversations about your compatibility for the role are a positive sign. A little extra time spent discussing your skills, experience, and fit indicates that the recruitment team is seriously considering your candidacy.
2. Your Interviewer Suggests A Follow-Up Meeting
If the interviewer schedules a second interview on the spot or mentions meeting other team members, that's a clear sign they are impressed. It shows that they are keen to further explore your potential fit within the organization.
Check out our interview preparation guides for securing that second meeting.3. Career Development Talk
Talking about career progression and long-term growth prospects within the company is another positive sign. This indicates that they are assessing your future capacity within the organization.
4. Positive Affirmation From The Interviewerer
Positive non-verbal cues such as nodding, smiling and affirmative language are all excellent signs that indicate things went well.
5. Tour Of The Workplace
Being shown around the office space or introduced to potential future colleagues is not typically part of an unsuccessful interview. Consider these as promising signs.
6. Clarification Of Your Starting Date
Inquiring about your availability or starting capacity suggests that the company is seriously considering hiring you.
7. Discussing Salary Expectations And Benefits
If your interviewer discusses salary and benefits, it is a strong indicator that they are envisioning you in the role.
8. They Ask About Your Interest In The Role
Interviewers typically indicate their interest by asking candidates about their enthusiasm for the role and the company. If your interviewer asks for confirmation of your interest, that is a good sign.
9. Feedback And Follow-Up
An interviewer providing next steps, feedback or a timeline for the decision exhibits their interest and engagement.
Remember these 9 signs the next time you find yourself wondering whether your job interview went well. Good luck, and happy job hunting!
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