The document outlines 11 positive signs that indicate a job interview went well, such as a longer duration than expected, a conversational tone, and the interviewer's engagement. Additionally, signs include being informed about the role, being introduced to colleagues or decision-makers, and receiving good feedback from the recruiter. The content aims to reassure candidates during the limbo period after interviews and offers tips for improving interview success.

1. 11 SIGNS YOUR INTERVIEW
WENT WELL
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The limbo period following your
interview is tough, and whilst you
may have a gut feeling, you may still
be second guessing how you
performed.
These 11 signs are positive
indicators that your interview went
well.

2. 1. The interview lasted for longer
than expected
Your recruiter may have specified
how long the interview will last for. If
you were in the interview for this
amount of time or longer, then this
is a good sign.
A hiring manager’s time is precious,
and if they choose to spend it
learning about you, then they are
clearly interested.

3. Did the interview feel like it was
more of a conversation than a
sterile Q&A session?
If so, then you built up a good
rapport with the interviewer and
made it easier for them to imagine
you integrating well with the rest of
the team.
2. The interview felt
conversational

4. 3. You are told what you would
be doing in this role
If the interviewer was saying things
like “In this role, you would be
expected to…” as opposed to “The
successful candidate would be
expected to…”, then this is a sign
that they are already imagining you
in this position.

5. As you answered their questions
and spoke about yourself, did you
feel like the interviewer was
interested?
If they leant in, nodded, smiled and
agreed with what you had to say,
then the interviewer was engaged
with what you were saying and
wanted to hear more.
4. The interviewer seemed
engaged

6. 5. Your questions were
answered in full
Did the interviewer provide full
answers to all of your questions?
If they provided enthusiastic and
detailed answers to the questions you
asked, then this is a good sign that the
hiring manager wanted to impress you
just as much as you wanted to
impress them.

7. 6. You were introduced to
your potential colleagues
If the hiring manager introduced you
to other employees towards the end
of the interview, then this is an
encouraging sign.
Better still, if you felt like you got on
well with these colleagues and made
a good impression, then this is a
sign that you are a good cultural fit.

8. If you were introduced to a director
or c-suite executive, then this is a
sign that the interviewer wanted to
show the senior decision makers
why you are the right choice.
7. You were introduced to
senior decision makers

9. These include questions
surrounding your notice period and
possible start dates.
You may have also been asked if
you are still interested in the role
and if you have any other interviews
coming up.
8. You were asked “closing
questions” at the end

10. 9. The interviewer is clear about
the next steps
As the interview came to a close,
did the hiring the manager tell you
what the next stage would be?
In doing this, they are indicating that
you are in with a chance of making
it to this stage, so don’t lose
interest.

11. 10. You feel sold on the
company and the role
Did you walk out of this interview
feeling like the interviewer had
effectively sold you the opportunity?
If so, then the interviewer obviously
felt sold on your suitability for the
role and wanted this feeling to be
mutual.

12. 11.The interviewer gave good
feedback to the recruiter
When you spoke to your recruiter
afterwards, did they provide you
with positive feedback?
If the organisation gave good
feedback to the recruiter shortly
afterwards, this implies that whilst
they must continue interviewing
other candidates, they want you to
know that your chances are strong.

13. Good luck!
Hopefully the above signs point to
interview success. If not, try to stay
motivated and get as much
feedback from the recruiter as
possible.
You may also find some of the below
interview tips useful:
• 6 common interview mistakes to
avoid
• The best and worst things you
can do following your interview
• 8 tricky interview questions – and
how to answer them

14. ABOUT HAYS
Hays is a leading global
professional recruiting group, the
expert at recruiting qualified,
professional and skilled people
worldwide.
With over 9,214 staff operating from
252 offices in 33 countries across
20 specialism's, last year we placed
around 67,000 candidates into
permanent jobs, and around
220,000 people into temporary
assignments.
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