7 Signs Your Interview Went Well

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mike of HI @ Jan 18, 2009 09:57:44 AM

I have no clue...

Alison,

I appreciate your 7 rules and agree with you on all of them...as a former hiring person and now the one being interviewed/hired I understand the process and the difficulty in finding the right person for the job.

My question for you is this....with over 20 years of experience...i have been on a few interviews within the past few months, I usually get to the "final" stage and I'm confronted with the question.."we dont think we can afford to pay you" or "we can only offer you this"...Alison...my answers have been...money is not always the issue..I want to work for a company that will let me contribute and grow...help me out as I have not been offered the positions even after the 7 steps and the money question...Thanks

steve of TX @ Aug 17, 2008 19:34:30 PM

Seven Tips For Sucessful Interviewing

Alison,

These are all great indicators that job seekers should be looking to get a better sense of whether or not their interview went well. To compliment your blog post on “Seven Signs Your Interview Went Well”, I thought I would share “Seven Helpful Tips on How to Successfully Interview” from the Beyond.com Network.

1. Conduct research - There is no substitute for hard work and research. Conduct research on companies of interest before applying and come to an interview well-prepared.

2. Practice interviewing - Prepare for an interview by running through commonly asked interviewed questions, as well your figuring out what your response would be for more difficult questions. Understand that interviewing is a skill; as with all skills, preparation and practice enhance the quality of that skill.

3. Dress professionally – It is important to dress professionally during an interview to demonstrate to employers that you are serious about the job opportunity.

4. Make a positive first impression – Arrive early and remember to start the interview off strong to give the employer a compelling reason to hire you over other applicants. Be confident and talk slowly.

5. Go beyond the canned response - Rather than merely telling the interviewer what you would do in a future work situation, describe in detail how you have handled a situation in the past. Demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities by giving specific examples from past work experiences.

6. Ask questions – Express your interest and willingness to learn more about the company by asking questions and listening to details about the organization and the open position.

7. Follow up with the interviewer – Demonstrate to the employer that you have good manners by promptly following up with a thank-you letter to show your appreciation and to further reiterate your interest in the position.

Rich Milgram of PA @ Aug 13, 2008 08:59:07 AM

Did the interview go well? More tips...

Great article Alison... Very "right to the point" and helpful.

Here are more ways to find out: http://jobosity.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/did-the-intervi.html

Coach Phil of NY @ Aug 12, 2008 09:31:04 AM

Interesting read

This read does provide some interesting insight. I agree most of these tips are a good sign that the interviewer at the very least likes you. However, as a practical matter, this is only helpful to a job seeker if he/she is deciding between this job and another offer. All job seekers will be better served by spending their time focusing on preparing their answers for interview questions, sending out thank you letters and continuing their job search with other prospective employers. This is far more productive than trying to read the tea leaves. Plus, some people may read the reverse of this into their interviews. For example, if they do not see these signs in their interview, they may erroneously think they are out of the running and fail to follow through on something as simple as a thank you letter. For this reason, I would recommend job seekers focus on the things they actual have control and follow through with the employer until you get a "no".

Best,

Mark McCormick

http://www.interviewquestionsandanswers.org

Mark McCormick of TX @ Aug 11, 2008 23:29:22 PM

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