5 Signs The Job Interview Went Well & A Job Offer May Be Coming!

5 Signs The Job Interview Went Well And A Job Offer May Be Coming! Interviewing for a job and want to know if it went well? Here's some signs that the company really liked you, and wants to offer you a job.
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[@GiGiChosen]

The only definite sign of a job offer is the….JOB OFFER. Otherwise, despite how they act or what they say, keep applying!

[@chuckchan4127]

This is the only correct answer.

[@theaajourney9872]

Yup, expect anything in this market.

[@annamoonc2175]

I agree. "Keeping a candidate warm" is not something I've ever seen, and some companies just take their sweet time organizing themselves to hire someone. It is very frustrating.

[@davidglad]

Amen. As implied by another commenter, might still be better to have applications ready to go if they change their mind about the job offer before your start date. Thankfully it hasn't happened to me, but I've had those jitters on what can go wrong

[@abrizzle22]

It's not yours until yoi've signed the contract. Even then, you may still be laid off.

[@AI-cp1jg]

They don't send out rejection letters. They just don't reach out to you at all if they don't need you.

[@bobowofol]

Yeah I also found it a weird (but polite) practice. From my experience they ghost so so candidates

[@AnneALias]

You'll be okay dude. I promise

[@blademan7671]

Ghosting is the new normal. Recruiters don’t even bother with the effort to send rejection letters.

[@Odontecete]

That's IF the job is real. I just got a rejection in record time (a job where my skills matched almost perfectly), 48 mins from application to denial...that's GOT to be a record...which tells me they didn't even bother looking at my resume or application (because lets face it, why ask for a resume when they have you fill out everything in it already), ATS formatted, highlighted with all they were asking for and rejected right off the bat. Which leads me to conclude, it was not a real job.

[@docaff]

Interviewers definitely ghost you. But they will reply if you reach out and ask. They'll even give you at least part of a reason if you ask.

[@jerichoj1540]

I got a call back and they told me I got the job right before playing the video lol 😂 great timing

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

I literally just walked out of a job interview at 10 a.m. this morning. It was a delivery driver position for an auto parts dealership. The guy walked into the room with my printed out application that I submitted online, and then he hands me blank forms to fill out. Like why? You have all my personal information, including my job history, references, and emergency contacts in your hand, and now you want a handwritten version? I got up and walked out, and I have to admit, it felt empowering.

[@XxGyromancerXx]

I'm always leery of quick online job applications. Go in and you're hit with a long application that'll take more than 45mins to fill out.

[@americafirst9144]

That is normal.

[@neptunes297]

I had a job that had me apply on one of their computers. After I finished putting all of my employment history, contact information, etc, they then handed me a paper to fill out that had all the same questions the computer had. Wth, I just put all of this information in YOUR computer. Smh 🤦‍♀️ lol

[@chancepaladin]

that's happened to me too, I sat down and rewrote everything for a job interview by hand, and didn't get it. what a waste of time. now I don't do it. I tell them I don't have it memorized.

[@n2rj]

I had that experience at a fortune 500 and I not only got that job but stayed there 10 years.

[@GDNM502]

One sign that you won't get an offer is if, at the end of the interview, the hiring manager says, "We're still interviewing other candidates."

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

This is true. Not a great sign.

[@user-md6uk9yy3t]

that's what they told me lol

[@rmcgarra7]

I interviewed this morning and I asked 2 or 3 questions at the end...he did say I was the first person interviewed for this job and he was going to interview others...but then he said "if I wanted to ask anymore questions I could call back and ask." Wow!!! Any thoughts on this?

[@morganschiller2288]

Yeah as soon as I hear this I normally ask “then why did you waste my time”. Or thanks for wasting my time.

[@morganschiller2288]

I am still new to this channel and I’d like to see if there are any buzzwords or body language that we can pick up to tell which way an interview is going to go

[@ryanm8520]

Had the final interview 2 days ago. Just got a request to fill out the background check. I think I got the job.

[@ryanm8520]

I just got the job offer and with it, a pleasant surprise. They offered me more than the job posting. 😊

[@ebss64]

@@ryanm8520 Congratulations 🎊

[@jXslauter00]

Stealing your vibes for my interview this week!

[@jXslauter00]

Vibes worked i got the job! First week went great!🤟🏼

[@mannypelayo7370]

My recruiter just called me to keep me warm. They said feedback was positive and they’re working on things on their end. Hopefully it’s sooner than later!

[@ReaveIdono]

I'm excited for you. Hope you get it!!!

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Keep applying and interviewing, until you get an offer and your butt is in the seat working! Don't believe everything a recruiter and hiring manager tell you!

[@mannypelayo7370]

@@ReaveIdono update, I got the Job! After a few rejections and some positions being put on hold, Job offer is here. There is hope!

[@ReaveIdono]

@@mannypelayo7370 Wonderful. I'm so happy for ya. I just accepted an offer a few weeks ago myself. Just make sure you play the field until your ass is in the seat at the job. I've seen people get their offer rescinded the weekend before they start.

[@UpUpDnDnLtRtLtRtBAStart]

Congrats! @@mannypelayo7370

[@gracecase998]

Another good sign is explaining the next steps in the process and the timeline they will do it in.

[@melvingibson4525]

I had an interview last week and got a same day offer. Guess it helps that put in my two weeks at my other job and was on my way to start another but they contacted me with more money. All around great experience

[@kathrynmccarthy]

I've been binging your content for the past several weeks and I'm super excited to say that I've accepted an offer and put in my 2 weeks today! Your channel has really helped me figure out the couple of areas that were holding me back.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Great job! And congratulations!

[@mhf2075]

What content did you watch that helped?

[@kathrynmccarthy]

@@mhf2075 making sure my resume was readable to ATS systems, interview prep, red flags to watch out for, and how to resign from your job.

[@xFrozenxSnowx]

Keeping you updated is always a good sign that something is coming. But not always, sometimes you are the 2nd choice and you are kept warm because 1st choice may be overqualified or asking for more than the band budgets for. Always keep interviewing, as awful as that may be.

[@ebonykitsune5031]

I think I don’t interview well. I have so so so much experience and I am so frustrated with this job hunt, I could just cry. This video plot is happening to me right now. :(

[@angelamclaughlin2170]

Same here

[@dieglhix]

@@angelamclaughlin2170 Look at the camera and pay attention to your body gestures... They care a lot. I started doing well after I paid attention to that.

[@parlor3115]

Not sure about this, but getting an email saying that you were accepted can be a good sign.

[@tharieon574]

It's not that easy for higher-end jobs my friend.

[@dr.baotran8448]

Thank you so much for your insightful signs of what to look for in an interview. Have a great day.

[@barose1]

It's good to see a positive job search video. Thank you for laying this out!

[@nighthawk8412]

When they send out the rejection email the best way to pep yourself up is to say to yourself that you are too good for that employer and that they just couldn't afford you. Even if that's not true (it usually isn't) at least it feels good.

[@JeffreyMcKeon]

It still could be true though. I just had an interview I think went well but they're looking for 2 years of experience and I have 5. I'm asking at the upper end of the salary range. I asked questions about how metrics are measured and it seems like they're looking for more of a "pencil pusher" employee vs. "proactive" employee based on their demeanor. So it could be a matter of fit for what the hiring manager wants. I feel like most of them want the "don't ask questions" type, which in that case I'm not the best fit.

[@izamalcadosa2951]

Another great video, Bryan! I, and others I know, have seen and gotten all the 5-signs in the past from hiring managers, and still not ended up with the job interviewed for! A lot of hiring managers have been taught how to front and put a facade during the interview process by smiling, being friendly, saying things you want to hear, showing lots of interested in you, and doing all the 5-things you mention on this video, and...getting rejected is the result! A lot of times, yes, you will get an offer after seeing all or most of these signs but not always. In my experience, it's 50/50 after seeing all of these 5-signs! I love all of your videos, Bryan!!

[@faqu529]

Thank you for providing the inside scoop!👏🏾🙌🏾

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

My pleasure!

[@freecomet]

Bruh I literally had a zoom interview less than an hour ago and was wondering this eact question. Are you reading my mind?

[@jennyc5100]

Your videos are so valuable! Thanks, Brian.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Glad you like them!

[@francocacciuttolo1156]

Not going into HR but as someone headed into the corporate environment these vids are so interesting to me. I occasionally binge them lol

[@markdavenportjr5129]

Excellent thanks for the video. Got a interview on Monday. :)

[@archielabb]

I had four interviews with the same company last week. Three of the four went very well; however, the bad one was really bad. The bad interviewer arrived late, never acknowledged they were late, never turned on their camera (virtual), never introduced themselves, and immediately undercut the earlier salary discussion by 15k. Fortunately for me, they were the junior person of the four (SVP / Director / Manager). They asked me four questions and wrapped up the interview. (Unprofessional) I will keep you posted as I expect to hear something this week. 🤞

[@AI-cp1jg]

Any updates?

[@bmiller949]

Thanks for the heads up. This such a sales process of managing a lead to become a sale/invoice.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Recruiting is very similar to sales.

[@scmsean]

I've had interviews where a recruiter reached out everyday and I was rejected. I've also had times where the recruiter refused to respond for weeks and then a job offer came.

[@XxGyromancerXx]

I've had instances where the interview went well and then the company either ghosted or strung me along. In the cases of having been strung along, I immediately recognized it after the first time and found employment elsewhere. Of course those other companies took offense and said I'll never be reconsidered for employment with them again. I told them in a roundabout way to get screwed.

[@davidglad]

It's happened to me at prior companies I worked for, where you wrongly believe they would have greater decency. If it wasn't for company directories, you'd think the hiring manager or somebody else got canned for why attempts to follow up were met with deafening silence. Which I thought that was the best interview I gave that year (of dozens) for a position I had a strong chance of getting. The competition could not have been that good to simply ignore me. (I sent a work Skype maybe a week later and an email two days later. At which stage I figured they'd get back to me if they had any desire.)

[@omorales81]

100% accurate! I’ve been on both sides of it, and the high touch engagement is alwaysf a clear sign. When they stop reaching out it’s because they’re negotiating with someone else.

[@nyui_inc]

Hi! I am the 1,000th like! Currently, I'm hired by two companies and haven't worked a day yet. I check in, and they check in. BUT, I will say I had to quit a job that took a week to process me...which I thought was a plus. It wasn't until after I experienced the toxicity of the environment that the truth was revealed about the high turneovers due to quits. It can definitely go either way.

[@Saito232005]

I had went for a job a while ago for maintenance. Everyone loved me. The Maintenance Supervisor, the regional manager, plus my cousin's husband got me the interview so i came highly recommended. I was quite confused when i didn't hear from them a couple weeks later. I didn't pay it any mind until i found out through the regional (which i wasn't supposed to know) that they weren't going to hire me after so many affirmations. They pointed out something in my background, which i thought was illegal but it isn't. Jobs can and will discriminate against you based on background. It was unrelated to the job and was 10 years ago. Even after everything, unless i get a "You start X-day" I don't put too much enthusiasm in interviews. I have been qualified for a lot of jobs that didn't come to fruition solely based on criminal background. I was always told at the second/third interview that you were our first choice however blah, blah, blah. Hopefully, someday the laws will change for the better but even when I've gotten the things spoken of in this video, you can still be turned down, last minute.

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

Can't you get your record expunged? I know someone that did that, but it cost him like 8 grand. He didn't have any trouble getting a job afterward.

[@Meanoldwoman2013]

@@AK-47ISTHEWAY It shouldn't cost that much. Few hundred dollars in PA and Delaware to get your records sealed up.

[@jesieniar]

Thumbs up for the Moises part, that was so spot on :)

[@MattTHX-io4tk]

So many silly mind games employers play pathetic ... play stupid games win stupid prizes

[@georgeromey4971]

From my experience and many others from online a "good interview" might mean nothing. The signs: 1. An invitation to complete a background check 2. A request for a potential start date 3. They reach back to you, OR, you send a thank you email (which you should always do for any position you're deeply interested) in and they respond positively.

[@americafirst9144]

Yes, sending a note after an interview doubles your chances.

[@abrizzle22]

@@americafirst9144 It's funny you guys say this, every time I've done it I've been ignored or rejected.

[@abrizzle22]

I actually just did one the other day & I am yet to hear back...

[@xaemcfly916]

Facts about the thank email. I sent one after not receiving an offer and no response 😢

[@choonblaze]

@@xaemcfly916 yeah sounds like a bs method, it doesn't increase your chances at all. If they are gonna hire you they will

[@user-fb9ph6bb1l]

Your videos kept my anxiety down during my interview process I ended up getting my first Tech role

[@RealTJS]

Zeppelin III in the background? Nice 👍🏼

[@morningmona]

I was told by hiring manager and internal recruiter that I was the top candidate and I was perfect for the role. They called to confirm my salary expectations and said it was within range and they tried to immediately schedule a final interview w the head of the department. I’ve never had such a smooth and great experience. Well…it’s been 4 weeks and no offer but they keep telling me I’m under strong consideration now…whatever.

[@whitneymitchell7847]

Did you get the job?

[@travelvideoz]

Probably not, why would they take 4 weeks for an offer@@whitneymitchell7847

[@choonblaze]

What a confusing post. "I’ve never had such a smooth and great experience" then "Well…it’s been 4 weeks and no offer but they keep telling me I’m under strong consideration now…whatever." lol. Just say they ditched you, it wasn't a smooth or great experience

[@Meanoldwoman2013]

I got an offer letter in mid March of this year. A bit of training in May paid . Two shifts at two different locations and I hated both of them. Bailed out before I wasted more time. Had a great interview today for a new job this afternoon and IF that falls through there is an OPEN HOUSE with onsite hiring offers at another facility on Thursday. I don't tolerate bad jobs. I ALWAYS have other options.

[@kelseylogas1580]

Yeah I had 4 out of 5 of those for one position that I was super excited about. Then crickets for a week. When I emailed them to ask about my candidacy, they said no. I still dont know why. A job offer in writing is the only guarantee.

[@mytech6779]

"keep them warm" can meen as a backup if the #1 pick falls through.

[@Aleksandar6ix]

For me, it was a promotion at my company...out of 10 applicants, I was the last of 3 finalists to be interviewed. I honestly thought I pooched the interview. Since I was at the corporate office meeting people i only knew online, he actually spoke to me about the job more after, and I got it by the time I was home. Wow! My life just changed so fast it took 2 weeks to sink in

[@flyingjeff1956]

I got one of those "fast track" interview appointments. The next day, after the first telephone interview and before the "fast track" interview----I got a 1 am email telling me to get lost.

[@choonblaze]

lol

[@truckmann1762]

My job interview went quick. They were very eager to hire me right away. And now I am back to work.

[@Paula-sw2tt]

I have worked in the mental health field for the past twelve years. Every position that I interviewed for where I got the job, including my most recent job offer, I have never interviewed more than once.

[@withpikachu2402]

For me it has always been opposite. Chill and all smiles interview results in no offer. Then an interview where they try to piss me off with the questions and press me hard for the answers, I got an offer. Maybe I can't read the room.

[@tarekyared4404]

"Chill" interviews are sometimes a bad sign because it might mean they already decided who they want and it is not you. Especially for government jobs where they usually have to interview 3 people even if they already picked someone internal to move into the role. It is very inconsiderate, but it is not too unusual.

[@th3rods]

Great context, I agree with all of those signs. But in recent industry controversial practices due to economic downturns, there has been multiple moments where I indeed got all the right signs you mentioned only to get a rejection. My presumption is that there were internal referrals that were heavily favorable due to nepotism and company policies to make the job public, despite the positive signs during recruitment OR the company itself may be participating in "Ghost Posting" of the job, to appear as though they are still growing to their investors - aka they really had no intention of hiring for this position. This is for those who are going through this process today and help affirm similar experiences, so don't feel bad or lose hope - keep griding it out. If the company values you, you will know and land the offer. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Good luck to all!

[@intothebeyond8763]

So essentially think of it as dating. They aren't trying to see right away after the first date then move on. They ghost you move on . They're wishy washy move on. I get it.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

I mean, not a bad way of looking at it.

[@abrizzle22]

2024 and I have already had eight job interviews to no avail...

[@davidglad]

Three years ago, I had as many as a half dozen interviews a week while employed. In a hotter job market, might be normal. Idea though is to keep applying until a good one comes through

[@bbh7550]

Wow... I'm getting discouraged

[@dieglhix]

You need to be likeable, not even competitive.

[@BrandyBrandalia]

You've had 8 interviews in a month?

[@abrizzle22]

@@BrandyBrandalia yes.

[@lasurfette7830]

I just had an interview that I thought went really well. 15 minutes later I got a rejection email.

[@abrizzle22]

That's cold...that happened to me once and I was so butthurt afterwards. They can't give it 24 hrs?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

I'd usually wait at least 24 hours to send a rejection. That's a bit cold.

[@user-sb3mm8nx2x]

I'd prefer to be told earlier than 24hrs. That going to sleep thinking I did a good job 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so I suppose they probably thought it's best not to string you along😏

[@willsiii2866]

This happened to me last week, 10 min after the interview

[@friendlyadvice7302]

@lasurfette7830 That's bloody awful mate. Reading your comment unearthed an old memory. I remember getting a rejection letter by snail mail back in the day. However, the kick in the "you know what" was that the company used insufficient postage. I got a message from Royal Mail (in the UK) saying that there was a letter waiting for me, but had to pay the outstanding postage. Of course, I didn't know it was a frigging rejection letter! Only when I paid the remaining postage, did I find out what the it was. Essentially, I'd paid for my "get lost, we're not interested" letter from the company. The cheeky sods.

[@obconoby7395]

Not soo long ago, I had an interview that I felt went really well. I had all this positive feedback and on my way out the door, we shook hands and they confirmed that I was available to work the shift that was open. Needless to say, I thought I had the job. A few days later, I asked HR for an update. Over a month later .... I have never received a response. They never even sent me a rejection letter. It's soo depressing .... I logged into the app portal and requested that they delete my info. 😞

[@dkoch2]

Had an interview last week and wasn't selected but was advised by the recruiter that the managers who talked to me enjoyed our talk but decided to go with candidates from the previous week however I was told they would pipeline my application for potentially the next start date in March. I was told I wouldn't need to interview again. Hope this is a good sign.

[@occupationalhazard]

Last week I had the third in a series of interviews, and they are scheduling a fourth this week. It is nerve wracking trying to figure out if I'm a top contender or not. My fingers are crossed for this one. With past interviews, I've often told my technical test results are the best they've ever seen, and the interviews are always affable and enjoy the conversation in the interviews, yet I've been the #2 or #3 choice every time in the past 6 year, netting me a total of 0 job offers. The reason I'm given that I'm not #1 is that I don't have enough time holding a job in the industry. It's the vicious cycle of needing a job to get a job.

[@sheilarhodesforever]

I’m guessing you send out the thank you emails already? If not, that can set you apart. Speaking from successful experience 😊

[@occupationalhazard]

@@sheilarhodesforever Yes, great suggestion. I always get better results after some thoughtful and bespoke thank you emails to everyone I interview with. This is now a minimum requirement with how saturated the market is right now. This action alone may be why I'm always the #2 or #3 rather than simply ghosted.

[@occupationalhazard]

I'll make sure to follow up in a couple days if I don't hear anything back, and make sure to reiterate what a pleasure it was to meet them all.

[@tamimarr2357]

Also be sure to tell interviewers that you are quick to learn and happy to fill any gaps they might see. "If I don't know something or how to do something, teach me, and then I'll know."

[@fromrighttoleft8328]

I can't tell you how many times I've interviewed - and knowingly well - for jobs. The panel has acted very interested in my responses, or even told me things such as "wonderful" or "impressive." Then two weeks, four weeks, two months go by... Ghosted. Nada. Or, a rejection email so longer after the interview that I'd almost forgotten about it. The hiring world is collectively saccharine, and "who you know" is unabashedly valued far more highly than knowledge, talent and competency. Which begs the question, resumes are supposed to demonstrate knowledge, talent and competency, so why interview me if you like my resume but are going to hire the CEO's cousin anyway!?

[@cigdemylmaz1532]

thanks !

[@raymond_sycamore]

Who's actually getting interviews right now?

[@edcampbell2419]

Getting them but not in a realistic pay ranges - I'm also not in tech...

[@user-vu8jp3si2r]

I am getting interviews for software engineering internships but got rejection after interviews. (I got live interviews from PayPal, HPE, etc) One-way: Cardinal Health, Bank of America

[@XxGyromancerXx]

I've had a few here and there. Pay ranges weren't remotely close to what I was told by the recruiters. I declined once they told me.

[@thegreat9481]

Someone i know had a position made for them which wasn’t what they originally applied for. Beautiful situation

[@abrizzle22]

I've had eight so far...I am getting interviews but I'm not getting the job.

[@cmdr1911]

The job I am in now I interviewed and lead with "I have an offer I will likely accept and need to evaluate by Wednesday, is this worth our time". I did have the offer in hand, the second employer turned the offer around in 4 hours with a higher number. I also had an interviewee ask for my address, in the interview they texted their admin to mail the offer letter.

[@tallguy6055]

Hey, can you cover contingent offers with new jobs? Say for example a contingent offer based on the candidate passing a security clearance. Understood it can be rescinded but how often should a candidate touch base and check on status.

[@Native722]

Job offers have always been a numbers game for me and a bit of luck.

[@bpbrainiak]

I was laid off back in november, due to chilean laws I've got a good indemnification due to the termination cause (here in Chile, terminations are heavy ruled) after that I had an interview after new year and bum! two weeks after that I was hired =)

[@GwenS320]

I have literally never had any company ever do any of these. Whether I ended up getting the job or not. Usually they'll either hire me on the spot or wait a couple days and then call me if I got the job and if I didn't get the job they'll just never contact me ever again and I'd have to call them to get an answer. I've had maybe two companies send me actual rejection letters in the past 15 years. And like I said whether I got the job or not I've never had any company do any of these

[@vl4n7684zt]

If a company takes weeks to complete the interview process, I will already be working elsewhere. (I'm laid-off Fortune 100 I.T.).

[@28goldenboy]

Ok

[@YuunaAndCuddles]

I had ALL these signs on that one company. I was even slated for a job offer signing. Reality was that the management suddenly called me that they were taking back the offer due to budget cuts. I was devastated for hours, until the “backup” company called and I have a job offer. Was the worst 3 hours of my life.

[@TheVeryAgilePM]

Scheduling the next interview in the interview is what has happened to me. Unfortunately, the follow up interview was a disaster as the client found out how much I cost from the recruiter and rushed me out.

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Remember last year when UPS were giving out big raises and people were talking about their drivers making 6 figures etc? Today, I just UPS is cutting 12k jobs.

[@joecortizo]

I interviewed for a college in UK for a PM role. The rejection email came right after I left the building. Bizarre... But quick. At least no expectations.

[@MattTHX-io4tk]

Not realy they use a point based interview system and if you don't score high enough a bot sends a rejection email ..

[@markwallace1251]

Excellent material!! This type of advertising is EXACTLY what KZbin was created to accommodate. If you are not plugging your product, then what are you doing, and why? Great job sir, you have been very diligent over the years. I wish you all the best success! Thank you for all of your help!

[@chrisvda88]

So I haven’t had these particular things happen to me during the interview process except them appearing really interested in all 3 stages of the interviews and they have contacted my references. My references told me.

[@domirican81]

I had an interview last Friday, which went very well, and the interviewer stated he said the actual hiring manager will be reaching out to me very soon. No contact since last then. Oh well I’ll keep applying.

[@nicholasrosen6342]

A couple of the best job interviews I've had where I got it right was when the hiring manager said "I only want to offer the job to you" and another told me "you're good to go."

[@panokostouros7609]

I've had prospective employers tell me that to my face only not to get offers

[@DanielMaldonadoPC]

I have been through 4 rounds of interviews recently it's taken over a month for this new role. The last interview went well and I really want to land this job. I sent a thank you Letter and the recruiter last told me that they will follow up with me next week. I'm waiting for the good news and offer letter

[@DanielMaldonadoPC]

Post update, good news got the offer today not only that but for a senior position and higher pay. All the glory to God 🙏

[@tharieon574]

@@DanielMaldonadoPC Were you given a timeframe for communication? Congrats firstly. I am in the process of getting a Junior Dev role, and I've been through 3 rounds. My last interview was Wednesday (the 19th) and they informed me that they'll reach back out "early next week". I was planning on sending a thank you email, and a follow-up asking for a timeframe. Is that doing too much? Should I just sit in silence? I'm unsure and tomorrow (the 26th) will exceed past their "early next week" timeframe.

[@ZionForman]

any rational company only hires one additional employee when the cost of not hiring that individual becomes greater than the cost of that individual's compensation. If they need you and you are qualified, you'll get an offer.

[@lynnw7618]

5th interview, all with executive team, for a Staff Accountant job. Was told on 5th they have two different role’s and will discuss where they want me. I sent email stating which one I want. It’s 4 weeks into the interview. I moving on, it’s too long for a basic staff Accountant job. Red flag!

[@bravura9.807]

Fast-tracking can also be a bad sign. If you got the interview from internal recommendations, but the HM is not interested, HR will still put you through the paces as a courtesy.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

This isn't necessarily true in my experience. But internals are hard to overcome.

[@shermanngjazz]

I had several interviews over the last 2 weeks, hoping for the best!

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Go get em!

[@choonblaze]

3 months later... What happened?

[@shermanngjazz]

​@@choonblaze Didn't get those jobs ugh

[@choonblaze]

@@shermanngjazz that's horrible. Were they leading you on then ghosted?

[@shermanngjazz]

@@choonblaze Some of them sent out generic rejection emails. A couple others did ghost me.

[@07SATS]

What if scenario: 1. First round was for 30 mins, interviewer finishes in 21 mins. Makes notes throughout. 2. Interviewer was engaged throughout. 3. Tells candidate, we are still interviewing other candidates BUT DO NOT WORRY, you will hear from HR IN couple of days 4. Calls ends with appreciating candidate taking time to give interview. What do you think? Moved to next level or rejected in first level?

[@pedromarques9267]

I applied to this company that did a really easy technical challenge. From the feedback I got from the recruiter, everyone passed so they started only keeping the ones that went above and beyond. You asked for something, I delivered and get the 100% but then they reject me because I didn't do 120%...

[@tracycraft]

I can never tell who will hire me after an interview. One said that he looked forward to seeing me again soon. Rejected. My current job had the recruiter tell me that they will call me next week before the interview. Then, the interviewer asked me some normal questions and led me on the tour. I thought i was fone but then he started sharing benefits, lunch times etc. i was starting to think that he wasn't going to let me leave.

[@Bitcoin_Gold]

Job search and applying for a job is joke. Be ready see 100 to 200 people applying.same position

[@suleimanpeshawari1032]

None of this matters. What’s matters is you get the offer in written format.

[@KrisCortez]

I had a interview with a manager and the CEO..next a behavioral interview with HR. Kinda weird to have the behavior interview at the very end imo.

[@jomo2483]

I'm here watching this while I've never been on a job interview. Sounds a bit chaotic in the background.

[@mudbrik2805]

These signs are there. Now, the company’s salary range for the entry level position is $83k-$124k, what’s a good salary starting amount request considering I have two bachelor degrees in computer science and applied mathematics. Also, I have done an internship in which I got my work published as an undergrad. The position is with Intel - Product Development Engineer.

[@GuruChaz]

What if it's a fantastic job and opportunity but there's one aspect of it that is kind of a turnoff? I interviewed with a corporate dairy for an IT position. It is a hybrid situation. However, they issue you farm gear and you may have to work around cow flops and smelly areas and get dirty. I'm so used to business casual. Is it stupid for me to be kind of eh with that if I'm only really going out there once or twice every 2 weeks or over the time of special projects? The corporate office is in another state. Had 3 interviews so far.

[@asadali1670]

I think the only way to know is when you get an offer.

[@hinnotap758]

I had earnestly hoped to have received this information earlier this morning, but unfortunately, I didn't. 😢

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Sorry to hear that!

[@raincie802]

My sign was that they showed me the office I would have if i worked for them right after we finished.

[@vetgirl71]

That doesn’t mean you may get the job. When I interviewed prospective candidates after the interview I would show them around the office and where their workstation or office would be IF they were chosen for the position. I always gave a tour of the office so they could also determine if it was the right fit for them also. I did this with every person I interviewed and personally escorted them out the door and gave them the last handshake and thanked them for coming.

[@YourModdedControllers]

Facts... I got escorted around the office, and when I was escorted out the building I was told I wasn't it but thanks for the interest.

[@rwaggs2623]

I went in for an interview where the hiring manager asked me if I could stay to talk to someone else - 6 hours later, I had met almost everyone on the team as well as folks from another team that I would be working with. The next week, it took me 3 days to get someone on the phone. No clue where it went wrong, but I'm guessing it was one of the last 2 folks as the hiring manager would come in after each interview to ask if I could stay a bit longer while she went to get someone else I should meet. Maybe the hiring manager didn't have actual hiring clout? To this day, I have no clue what happened.

[@janicewells7535]

THAT was very unprofessional to do that to a candidate and not respect your time. I think you dodged a bullet.

[@gretchendavisson8056]

My husband just had a great 2nd interview with VP. He asked if he would be offended having a third interview with one of his other colleagues. I thought was a strange question to ask, but hoping it’s a good sign? Any thoughts ?

[@kimberlybega8271]

So I've had at least a couple times where I got offered the job on the spot. Is this unusual? I think it might be that the firld I work in (mental health) tends to be mostly smaller offices rather than a huge corporation. Also haven't had additional rounds of interviews, just one for each job.

[@kmac265]

I have been told that I am being laid off tomorrow. Any specific questions I should be asking?

[@markkennedy5335]

I went for a second interview where I thought it went very well. He seemed to generally like my answers. He asked for 2 references, which were never contacted. Not sure why they wanted references when they didn’t even contact them. I waited a week then contacted them asking about the job. The recruiter text me the job was filled. I found that very confusing

[@grltrader]

I’m interviewing for a job right now and the recruiter has tried to lock me into a rate as a contractor before scheduling me for a meeting with an interview with the hiring manager, who has expressed interest in speaking to me. I was told I had to accept a specific rate because they could not meet my request. Does that sound remotely right, that there is no room for negotiation now a days?

[@karltonbuisch5074]

Asking if you’re interviewing with other companies means nothing to the company. They are going to take their time hiring because they always think the best candidate is still out there.

[@angelaonthego]

I’ve been contracting at high level companies for more than 5 years, and have seen a lot of executive calendars. In my experience-they interview 3 people and decide from those 3. There have been a small handful of times when they interviewed more people- either bc their chosen candidate accepted a competing offer; and only twice when they really had difficulty finding the right person.

[@harvestcreativedesign9034]

Just done an interview, and the hiring manager ask me about the salary why walking me out. I just told him, I'm willing to take what he mentioned to me during the phone call, is that ok? I really need this job for experience and not the money first.

[@paulpaul20000]

Me watching this full well knowing none of these signs will ever come true in my current situation xD

[@MrMbergner]

Is this just applicable for entry level positions? I’m going through an interview process with a large utility I already work for, and literally everything you bring up is not applicable to my situation.

[@FroisonControl]

i had a VP interview me (5th round) just before christmas while he was on PTO. I did not get the job. it was so strange. guy rubbed me the wrong way in any case. in hindsight it sounded like a high turnover and cutthroat environment, but damn if it didnt pay well.

[@eyecyou84]

Hi! I was recently laid off and I am having the hardest time even getting an interview. I have had several professionals review my resume and I have even implemented their changes, still nothing...even with jobs I KNOW I am qualified for. I will be out of money soon and I am a single parent. Not sure what else I can do.😢

[@Odontecete]

I'm going part time or contractor gigs...I've had enough of the not even knowing if the job is legit let alone filling out ANOTHER account on workaday to apply for a specific company. Chances are after 15 years in Customer Success, I'll end up with a crappy cold calling sales job or working at Target.

[@owningyourfinances]

So sorry you are going through this. What kind of roles are you looking for? What experience and skill sets have you developed? Most jobs are the result of referrals, so if you know of a friend or family member who can vouch for your experience and refer you to a company, that might help you bridge the gap between submitting another application, and getting called for an interview. You will miss 100% of the shots that you don't take (MJ), so keep shooting, and eventually you will connect with something. I've done Uber, Lyft, and Taskrabbit to fill in gaps where we needed extra income, there are creative ways to get things done. Good luck!

[@sheilarhodesforever]

About how many applications have you submitted in total? I’m guessing it is law of large numbers here as others have mentioned. I must’ve submitted at least 300 to 400, some of which were abbreviated on LinkedIn. You could also add some diversification to the type of jobs you are applying to a.k.a. permanent versus contractors. Hope that helps!

[@eyecyou84]

@@owningyourfinances I have applied to all kinds of jobs in the support specialist and consulting roles. I feel as tho I'm going to have to take a call center job to make ends meet and I worked so hard to leave that world behind. The company that let me go did provide me with a job coach to help me. I have my first meeting with them on Friday. Thank you for the positive words.

[@eyecyou84]

@@sheilarhodesforever I have applied to all kinds of jobs in the support specialist and consulting roles...not 300 or 400 apps yet, but I have reached out to my network and even that isn't helping because most companies are only hiring from within. I feel as tho I'm going to have to take a call center job to make ends meet and I worked so hard to leave that world behind (been in the corporate world for over 7 years now). I considered contractor work but I'm a single mom who also has health issues, so I need the benefits. The company that let me go did provide me with a job coach to help me. I have my first meeting with them on Friday. Thank you for the positive words.

[@dineroempire650]

I got feedback call scheduled with the company recruiter after interview round with the hiring manager- what does this mean?

[@kathygaber3801]

Why do even have to deal with recruiters? Especially if we are not upper management or professionals.....

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Because every major company has recruiters to handle the hiring process. Think of a company like Amazon, which hires 100,000s of people. There is no way hiring would get done without someone managing it.

[@user-uj4wg5us8e]

Please help me to frame my resume

[@anders4160]

life after lay off lmao, i actually got laid off XD

[@chicanica64]

What if the terms are not to my liking? Is this a negotiation time? Should I reach back and share my expectations?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

You should always negotiate your job offers.

[@abrizzle22]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff I tried doing this without experience and the man who would have been my boss got very upset with me, and as a result it didn't work out. Is that normal?

[@gnjkennard7871]

Hello! I have tried to submit a note on your website for a session but I keep getting a "captcha" failed message. I know how to handle captchas but nothing appears to click to advance the screen. Please advise? Thanks!

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

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