When interviewing for a new job, your adrenaline spikes, and you feel anxious and stressed. It’s hard to think clearly as your heart is beating faster. You have missed out on several good opportunities and have become afraid that you’ll still be interviewing three to six months later.
It’s easy to lose your confidence, always coming in second or third place for a job. You hear stories of how others got employment within only a few months. After a while, you are not sure if it’s you or just a run of bad luck.
Almost everyone goes through self-doubt and wonders if there is a dark cloud over their head or maybe former bosses and co-workers are badmouthing them and sabotaging their opportunities.
Here are some signs to look out for to know if the interview went well and you will likely receive a job offer.
Body Language And Mutually Engaging Conversation
Look at the interviewer’s body language. If the human resources person or hiring manager is engaged in the conversation, nods their head when you answer questions, maintains eye contact, smiles or laughs, it’s a very good sign.
Things look better when the hiring manager is eager to ask you more questions to learn more about you. When the interview goes well beyond the allotted time, it’s a green flag.
The Interviewer Talks About The Next Steps And Starts Selling You On The Role
When the interviewer starts discussing the next steps and gives a subtle sales pitch about the job, company, management, corporate culture and ways to advance within the organization, you are doing well.
If they discard their corporate persona and you notice a change in the tone of their voice, becoming more friendly and collegial, you’re looking good. When the interviewer starts talking about the people you’ll be working with, uses their first names and offers little insider tidbits about them, you’re getting close to the offer. It’s great when the hiring manager provides a “day-in-the-life” scenario of what you’ll be doing in a friendly “we really like you” type of way.
The penultimate questions are when the interviewer asks, “How many weeks’ notice do you have to give to your employer? When do you think you could start?” Things look bright if they start getting nervous and ask if you are close to any other offers.
You Are Almost At The Finish Line
At this juncture, all signs point to the company wanting to bring you aboard. However, there are still some obstacles to overcome. If the interviewer says, “It was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for your time,” it is not a good sign.
If they say, “We think that you are perfect for the role. However, you just need to meet Bob and Christine,” this may feel like a little letdown, but most companies require a certain number of interviews as part of their process.
The best and most obvious thing you want to hear next is, “We’d like to extend an offer to you!”
Source: Forbes
