How to tell the job interview went well - Signs of a potential job offer

[@Abdullah-uv9nk]

I had two interviews with a large software company, first one went really well and the interviewer called me the next day wanting to schedule another interview as soon as possible. I gave myself a week for preparation and I just did that today. I think it went well as the interviewer was nodding their head along with my answers and was taking notes. They also said they will call me tomorrow to let me know the decision. I can only interpret these as positive signs but I know well enough from experience being interviewed that you truly don't have the job until you receive a job offer. Wish me luck!

[@CareerShakers]

Sending you good luck vibes! Please keep us updated

[@Abdullah-uv9nk]

@@CareerShakers Didn't receive any call unfortunately which is kinda strange since they said they would. I'm still holding out hope though for next Monday.

[@Abdullah-uv9nk]

@@CareerShakers Didn't get the job.

[@scottievaldez4194]

How did it go?

[@bobbylow175]

@@Abdullah-uv9nk sorry to hear bro. Keep trying

[@Jmitez]

I had emailed the recruiter hours after the interview to thank them for their time and remind them of my strengths in the role. Recruiter replied quickly positively but ended her email saying “feel free to reach out if you have any questions and I wish you all the best as you search for your first job out of college.” I took that as in she is not interested in hiring me and the interview went worse than I thought… Thoughts??

[@CareerShakers]

That is a very strange response to receive. I would follow up and confirm if that means you're not moving forward. Hopefully they were just being nice and you're still in the running!

[@Serenity2121xo]

Thanks for the updated version

[@neetrab]

This makes me feel a little better. Thx. Just finished my second interview. My 1st interview went really well. 2nd interview, I'm 50/50 on how I feel about it. So, I'm glad the decision is a collective decision of the 1st and 2nd interview.

[@CareerShakers]

Let us know how it goes!

[@neetrab]

@@CareerShakers didn't get it. 👎

[@CareerShakers]

@@neetrab Oh no! so sorry to hear :( If you need help preparing for interviews let us know

[@kriziaeloraf3581]

so the interview went long for me, also asked me if I have other interviews at the end, howveer its already been past 2 days...so dont know at this point. Also got introduced to other team members.

[@CareerShakers]

2 days isn't very long, I wouldn't worry (yet). if you don't hear back in a week then follow up

[@katharinamarschall5662]

My interview was from 17:30 to 18:45 o‘clock, so there was no way anybody was still in office. But that they accepted this time to get to know me was great.

[@CareerShakers]

Let us know if you got the job!

[@Shyam_1567]

​@@CareerShakers interviewer says to me at the end of my interview Good I will share your details with hr This means?

[@CareerShakers]

@@Shyam_1567 don't think it means much, that sounds standard

[@mmmed]

This is a great video! I think I've hit most of the signs (going ~7 minutes longer, giving positive feedback when I asked comments on my performance, did small talks and chatted a bit on travel plans), but there're also some obvious bad signs (not replying to my thank-you note after being connected with the interviewer on LinkedIn, pretty incoherent interview questions, almost as if he was thinking of some on the spot, and I have some basic technical questions wrong). How should I go about my interview, and should I reach out to the interviewer again? I'm interviewing for an internship at a large financial institution for the context

[@CareerShakers]

Since you already sent a thank-you note, I wouldn't recommend reaching out to the interviewer again. Instead, I would check in with your recruiter if you don't hear back within a week. If you know you got some questions wrong, in your follow-up email to the interviewer I would address these questions and give the correct answers. It might turn things around for you. Let us know if you get the job!

[@mmmed]

@@CareerShakers the interviewer replied just now (I am travelling rn) with: [Hi (name), I hope you are enjoying your time abroad. It was a pleasure meeting and having this chat with you. Thanks.] But its been almost a week and I still haven't heard back from them on the next interview. Should I follow-up with the HR or start job searching?

[@CareerShakers]

@@mmmed Follow up with HR to see if they have an update. Keep in mind most companies have hiring freezes now so that could be happening in the background. Never hurts to apply to multiple jobs! Good luck

[@turquoiseashley8526]

I had three consecutive interviews each week: 1. Phone interview with the Recruiter 2. Video interview with the Hiring Manager (went over the specified time by 30 min and the HM asked if I could stay on longer; she seemed engaged and shared specifics about her team and what she’s looking for) 3. 3 panel interviews all on one day with the Head of Benefits & Comp, VPs of Culture, Head of Talent and HM again This company has made consistent communication and interaction with me throughout the process thus far. I feel that the 1st 2 panels went exceptionally well(one of the interviewers asked that I request him and his colleague on LI and he recommended that I don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. The 3rd panel was the hardest, but I believe that I nailed it. I did follow up with additional questions the next day because of that 3rd panel. The recruiter simply responded to my questions. I can’t tell if things look promising? I did follow up one final time with questions about the expected decision timeline and what are the next steps in the process. The recruiter responded right away and said that I’d hear back in the middle of the week and that have a few more interviews. I’m shocked that no one has mentioned salary. Does this opportunity sound promising? Not sure what to make of it…

[@skytech168]

I was testing the waters, 3 interviews in the last 2 weeks. I got 2 of them on the spot and the last one the interviewer was intimidating as she is so beautiful. So in short, I was really nervous and only providing short answers instead talk more about the subjects. However, she did ask when is my availability. At then end, just thanked her and left. I realised that I don't think I would get the job offer. LOL. That was last Thursday and I will be laughed if I do get the job.

[@CareerShakers]

Congrats on your 2 job offers!!!! Starting 2022 off strong

[@skytech168]

Thanks buddy! Unfortunately, those were testing only so as soon as I got the offers, I declined them with the reason that the job itself doesn't fit me well. But this last one, I do really want it but realising my performance, I don't think I would get it. Still hoping though.

[@amberhernandez6784]

not sure if this is a sign but my interviewer asked me if I had pre vacation days/days off that she needs to be aware of. All new employees are on a six month probation so she asked me are there any vacation days/ days off between now and October that she needs to be aware of. Told her I have to attend a convention in August between 11-13. Don’t want to get my hopes up but will see. (Forgot to mention my interview was virtual via team)

[@CareerShakers]

I think this is a standard question, as a recruiter I ask my candidates if they have any timing constraints or vacations. But I hope this is a good sign. Keep us updated!

[@Ibrahim-d3g1i]

I have finished 3 interviews and received an email to be introduced to a Higher manager within the same week. However, the week finished and i haven't received the introduction or any update / reschedule or any response from the recruiter.

[@CareerShakers]

I would give it a few more days and then follow up with them. Keep us posted!

[@Ibrahim-d3g1i]

@@CareerShakers I followed up asking if the introduction was postponed or if the company chose to proceed with another direction or candidate. i received a somewhat defensive email about the process which probably to high load they thought i was pushy. So immediately i get the unfortunately email. Now from that i knew this isn't the place for me, if this is the Candidate treatment then it is worse for the employee with clear poor time management, communication and timelines.

[@CareerShakers]

@@Ibrahim-d3g1i agreed! sounds like you dodged a bullet

[@batsy941]

lol I had none of these signs and I thought interview went really well. Rip other interviews if my best interview did not have any of these signs

[@CareerShakers]

Good luck! Let us know if you get a job offer

[@batsy941]

@@CareerShakers no I did not

[@CareerShakers]

@@batsy941 sorry to hear! Hopefully our interview tip videos help

[@alinabhatti3769]

My interviewer asked if I was available on a a certain date for orientation which I said I was available. However towards the end they said they were still interviewing other candidates and to check the following week. I’m very confused. They were smiling and I made them laugh a couple of times but that last comment made me question my position in the interview.

[@CareerShakers]

Hmm asking about the orientation date might just be a standard practice then. Did you see any other signs?

[@luckyguess12]

I just had a virtual zoom interview. The interviewer said he had just jojned the company a few months back and that i knew more about the role than he did. He said he had 3 more interviews lined up and would get back to me in a week. He also mentioned his boss' name. Are all these good signs to think i did well and managed to impress the interviewer

[@CareerShakers]

It definitely sounds like they were impressed by your research on the role! It's probably not a good sign if they openly tell you how many more candidates that you're competing with. Sharing your boss' name usually isn't a sign of anything. Good luck and let us know if you got the job!

[@lovechastity8047]

The hiring manager ask if I was willing to move to another state next year if I were offered the job. Is that a good sign?

[@CareerShakers]

I think they're asking for logistical reasons, it might not be a good or bad sign. For example, I ask my candidates if they're ok coming into the office because it's required for my company. It doesn't mean they'll be moving forward or not

[@TruthsetufreeFree]

Once you know someone on the pannel .you get the job

[@CareerShakers]

the power of networking

[@eddieserrano429]

Did i miss up by not taking the hiring managers request to talk longer than the interview time limit? I was respectful about it but I was on a tight schedule

[@CareerShakers]

No you didn't mess up! This shouldn't affect the hiring decision. Let us know if you got the job :) Good luck

[@mahaahsan5555]

This is v.infornative video..I want to share my experience that I had an interview,was introduced by whole team and everyone asked me different questions.It seemed ,they were quite satisfied.they discussed with me expected salary package.It took about 50 minutes.I was called for 2nd interview too.That was also v.good.But now ,they are not responding properly,no one joined else.what shoiluld I assume know...plz guide Regards

[@CareerShakers]

I would wait a week between communications and then follow up. Maybe they just got busy or the recruiter is on vacation

[@spring802007]

This is true what he said !!

[@CareerShakers]

Thanks for the support and I hope you enjoy the new job

[@jv-sc1fs]

This could be true in most cases but if the president of the company can only make hiring decisions. Your experience can be different😊

[@CareerShakers]

yup! it helps to know people in high places

[@arijarij9571]

is it ok to send an Email or calling directly the Manager /hiring manager after few days of the interview (7days for exmpl )? instead of waiting for no limits his decision ! ? simply to know if he is still interrested or not ! .. ( in my case , the MAnager called me after i sent my application and he suggested a position that i like and he said" the position will be available in few days( after the employee leave) and i will be in touch .." he showed hiis consideration but then we talked about more details and i was honest about it .. there is a mission in the position that needs a dutie that i didn't do usally in my work experience so he said " i thought that you can do this too ..but it s not ! and in this role we need this dutie essencially" .. " i told him that I am a fast learner and I have a good knowledge about it " he said" i will see i will be in touch if there is any news .. anyway the position will be available in few days .i will be in touch thank you what does this means?

[@CareerShakers]

Yes it is ok, i usually recommend waiting 7 days before following up. Good luck!

[@Auki_675]

I recently had an interview with Deloitte Partners in Assurance and Advisory and was recommended the next day for a second interview with the Tax partners. I can say I did see the signs in both interviews. I was told that they are still doing interviews and gave me a timeline of 2 weeks for the feedback and I was also told to contact them if I didn't receive a feedback in the timeframe. I'm so confused😕

[@CareerShakers]

Sounds like they're still interested in hiring you at the firm, just in a different department. This is good news!

[@Auki_675]

Thank you for the heads up. I got the job as graduate accountant at Deloitte.

[@CareerShakers]

@@Auki_675 Amazing! congrats on the job offer. Deloitte is lucky to have you

[@dariconable]

I had a first interview with an associate director and afterwards she wanted me to meet with someone else on the team who would be the same level as me. Met with them today and it is obvious she doesnt make the final decision as the associate director would. In this case would you say the first interview was what mattered and the second was just a taste of what it would be like to work with that person?

[@CareerShakers]

Every interaction you have during an interview process is an interview. They wanted your teammate to see if they would enjoy working with you, hopefully you impressed them!

[@queenvic83]

Update??

[@dariconable]

@@queenvic83 Never heard back - i ended up getting a different position where during my interview the final person i met with offered me the job on the spot

[@queenvic83]

@@dariconable Nice 👏🏻👏🏻 Getting a job is a whole ball game, one may never know, as long as we do our best on our part and God will take care of the rest 🙏🏻

[@smudgerbug]

Hello! I had an interview with a company last week for an apprenticeship in HGV Mechanic. The interviewer really liked some of my answers to some of his questions and also liked one of the questions I asked him at the end of the interview and answered it in full telling me all the great things about the company then told me to ask that to one of the other colleagues during the tour of the place. We also had a laugh during some of the discussions we had. It did not actually feel like an interview, it felt like a flowing conversation which was really nice. He did say that there were a few other candidates in touch but he'd be in touch at the end of this week. However he was very complimentary about me to the recruiter. Is this a good indicator I've most likely got the position?

[@CareerShakers]

Sounds like it, give us an update if you get the job!

[@smudgerbug]

@@CareerShakers Hello there, here's an update. Unfortunately I did not get the position as they took on an apprenticeship who has a bit of experience already however the company really likes me therefore they have kept my details and will call me if anything comes up. Due to being unsuccessful, I might be getting a job through a family member who is a manager of a different company. It's not what you know but who you know these days.

[@CareerShakers]

@@smudgerbug I'm sorry to hear that but I'm sure you'll land a job soon or even after your family member's job (if you don't like that one). Good luck!

[@smudgerbug]

@@CareerShakers Well the company emailed me yesterday saying someone would like to speak to me as I interviewed well. And I have a welcome meeting at McDonald's tonight.

[@ranran2521]

Hi! My final interview was June 22nd and I received a response on my thank you letter after that which they said they are very keen to proceed to next step then asked for my supporting documents. Last June 27, I received an email from them telling me that they are getting the final approval for the job offer and will get back at me in 1-2 days. 3 days after, still got no reply so I sent a follow up email. They said that they are still pending final approval from the bosses, this time without timeline. I checked other job sites and I saw they posted the same post I applied days after my final interview(before they told me they sent final approval). Is this a bad thing? Thanks!

[@ranran2521]

In addition, there are lots of points in this video that applied on my interview. Especially the long answer. They tried to ensure me that I won’t have culture shock and I will get along with other employees and they are not political and toxic.

[@CareerShakers]

I don't think so, especially if they told you that you're getting an offer soon. Make sure you get that in writing!

[@adventuresofapostoliczaddy7940]

One of the five signs. Just great. Smh!

[@CareerShakers]

Stay positive and let us know if you get the job!

[@abayomigeorge8570]

I recently had an interview with a bank 2 days after I received a mail from the Talent Acquisition Team which states that due to recent conversations with one of our recruiters. This led to a Talent Community career profile being created on your behalf Is this a good sign?

[@CareerShakers]

I haven't heard of "talent community" before so I can't say for certain. It sounds like they're adding you to their ATS system which could be a good sign! Let us know if you end up getting the job :)

[@queenvic83]

Update?

[@speedyprocrastinator]

Subbed

[@CareerShakers]

thanks so much! Let us know what other videos would be helpful

[@ajaikumar973]

If I not selected I'll unsubscribed u😁

[@CareerShakers]

Hah! keep us updated on your job search

[@johnlupo3919]

INTERVIEW NOT:INNER VIEW

[@l.s1769]

Not sure how my interview went..... anyway, its over now 😅. They were the ones contacting me for this role and this is the second interview....I was wearing a white blouse and they were wearing just hoddies 😂....i thought i should stay in my pijamas 😅 but i dont really feel they were sure about me as the role was more technical and I'm more on the creative side of marketing.....but who knows its over now 🎉

[@CareerShakers]

It's better to be over dressed than under dressed! Let us know if you got the job