10 signs you nailed your interview!!

Your resume landed you an interview, you are dressed to the nines and had a great interaction with the interviewee. You’re pretty sure you have a good shot at getting the position.

But what if there was a way to legitimately know if the interview went well?

Studies show that people react to negative stimuli much more strongly than it’s positive counterpart, and that tends to ring true when it comes to job interviews. People will often focus solely on what they think they did wrong, overlooking what they did right. While no signs are 100% fullproof, there are definitely clear signals that you succeeded in winning over the interviewee.

Here are the 10 signs you nailed your interview

1. You got invited for a second interview

Receiving an invitation for a second interview means the interview was a slam dunk. If you hadn’t impressed the hiring manager, not only would they not give you a second interview, they would likely be very vague and evasive about when to meet next.

2. You were asked for references

The employer has a lot riding on hiring the right person. On average, a bad hire costs an employer over $17,000. Should they ask for references, it is a good indicator that they are seriously considering you and want to make sure you are a good fit for the company. They won’t waste the time and effort it takes to complete this process if they weren’t interested in what you bring to the table.

3. You met the team

A great indicator of their interest in you is if they introduce you to staff members that weren’t on your interview schedule, especially if they are high up in the company. Bonus points if they are an executive or even the president. Drop-ins like that are a good clue that word of you has already spread to the rest of the company and your potential future colleagues are interested in you.

4. You discussed the specifics of leaving your current job

Should the hiring manager question the amount of time it would take for you to transition to their company, you can pretty much guarantee that you are on the short list-if you haven’t already got the position. It is a strong indicator that the hiring manager is interested in you and wants to remove any possible roadblocks to you joining their company as soon as possible.

5. Salary was discussed

This may or may not come up depending on where you are in the interview process, but a discussion of salary expectations is almost always a good sign. It suggests that the company is considering investing in you, but be warned; it can also be a trap. The question is typically posed in two ways: “What are your salary expectations” or “What is your current salary”. Make sure to have your current salary memorized or written down so you don’t forget. Another good step to take is to research the average salary for someone of your desired position in the industry, so that you don’t sell yourself short nor go too high.

6. Interview lasted a while

Hiring managers schedule interviews in between their other responsibilities. If they are not rushing you out of the door to get to the next candidate or to get to their other duties, take that as a good sign.

7. You asked a lot of questions

Many job seekers don’t take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions of their own. If they spend as much time answering your questions as you did theirs, it’s a sign that the tables have turned and he is now trying to sell you on the position. Ask smart questions, as well as questions that make you look confident.

8. They called you by your name

When a hiring manager refers to you by your name instead of the more generic “you”, it shows that they are committing you to memory and envisioning you at the company.

9. Nonverbal signals

Nonverbals are very important. If the hiring manager is nodding, smiling and is generally relaxed, it shows that they are engaged in the conversation and like what they are hearing. A good nonverbal signal you can use yourself is too sit comfortably and relaxed in your seat. Not only does this make you less nervous, it shows the hiring manager that you are confident and act as if you already have the position.

10. Cultural fit

These days, it is not enough to simply be able to do the job. You must also fit in with the culture and atmosphere of the company. This has nothing to do with regional or religious culture, it is more along the lines of attitude and likeability. Having a good sense of humour goes a long way in this part.

To reiterate, none of these are a 100% guarantee that you have gotten the job. In fact, even if it seems you did everything right, it is always possible that another candidate might sweep the rug out from under you. That said, if you continually notice at least a couple of the above signals, you can at least rest easy knowing you have a decent shot.

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