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What are some signs of a successful job interview?

Hey guys, I was wondering what your thoughts are of a successful interview. I just completed a third interview under special circumstances (after interviewing twice, I had to withdraw to take an internship and am back interviewing again). Overall, the interview went pretty well, but I think I flubbed on a couple of questions. That's the only reason why I'm not sure if I did that well because I wasn't 100% confident. However, I did see some pros in the interview. For example, I was invited to meet the company president on a whim (he wasn't scheduled to come in); it went on for an hour longer than it was scheduled for; I was asked about my salary requirement; I was also asked if I would be able to start as soon as possible; and they kept saying "you would be working on this and that project" instead of "the selected candidate would be doing this and that" as if they were already picturing me on the job. What are your ideas of a successful job interview?

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1. Since they were directing their statements to you specifically and wanted to talk for a long time, that sounds good. That's how things went in my last interview, which was successful. Also it's a good sign if they get chatty with you over personal interests, not just the job requirements, etc. Good luck :-)
2. Sounds like you did great. So try not to worry about it... But the best sign is when they call you and say "your hired!" :) Here is to wishing you the best.
3. Looks from this information that you hit the ball out of park...ie, you got the job. All the correct indicators (multiple interviews, meeting the staff, asking for your salary demands, starting date, and the important "you would be working on this and that project" making the psychological leap of your integration in the workforce) are present in this discourse.
4. The items you listed are all examples of a good interview. I think you really want to know if you will get the job offer. That is hard to tell because you don't' know who else interviewed for the job. I suggest that you follow up with an email to the job interviewer. Telling them how you enjoyed the interview and how you would like working there. Also mention positive observations that would show you as a good fit in their work environment. Recruiters/HR people are not only looking for candidates who are competent in the job, but also who would be a good fit in the office. (especially if they will be working close to you).
5. Sounds like you were confident. Did you maintain your composure on meeting the company's president? Did you ask them a lot of ?'s to show your interest? A successful interview is a discussion, rather than a straight Q&A. How did you relate to them? Did they seem interested in your responses? Even if you don't think you answered something the way they wanted (flubbed) as long as you are confident and are able to express your reasoning to your answer you did good. Not to burst your bubble, but to keep it real--they use the "you will be" terminalogy for all qualified candidates when speaking with you. The only way to know for sure if it went, is at the close of the interview find out when they will be making the decision, so you will know the time frame when to hear from them. Thus, if you don't hear from them, then you know it did not go well.
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