I Asked 8 Recruiters for Signs that You’ll Get the Job Offer
We’ve all sat in our car after a job interview wondering if we did well.
And with the average corporate job attracting 250 resumes -> 4-6 people called in for an interview -> and 1 job offer, it can be hard to feel confident.
So, I interviewed 8 recruiters and CEOs about signs they give candidates when an interview has gone well.
While these aren’t guarantees, they’re strong indicators that you’ve made a positive impression and might be getting a job offer.
8 Signs You’ll Get the Job After an Interview (According to Recruiters and CEOs)
1. The Conversation Flows
Max Shak, Founder & CEO of Nerdigital, adds that it’s a positive sign when the conversation becomes more collaborative instead of sticking strictly to the interview script.
So if you find yourself going off on tangents about your secret brownie recipe and the interviewer is eating it up? That’s a good sign.
Stat: 33% of bosses know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone. So being a good conversationalist can help impress quickly.
2. They Talk Money (Without You Bringing It Up)
If the interview feels more like they’re trying to sell and recruit you than you trying to sell yourself to them, you’re probably getting an offer.
3. You’re Planning Your Future Together (And It’s Only the First Date)
If they start talking about your first day, your 401k, or where your desk will be, you’re in my friend
4. The Interview Feels Long
Brett Bennett, Director of Operations, PUCROR Pest Solutions who hires pest control employees, says that long interviews are good interviews:
Boyle agrees: “Any time I end up taking up the full interview time scheduled, it’s because I see something promising in that candidate.”
5. You Get the Grand Tour
If they start parading you around the office like a show pony, introducing you to everyone from the CEO to the office plant, you’ve made a good impression.
6. They Express Clear Interest
Sometimes, they’ll just tell you outright that they like you.
Matt Balducci, Co-Owner & CEO of HomeHero Roofing, told me one of the top signs is having an interviewer tell you flat out they believe you’d be a great fit for the role.
7. They Give You a Specific Follow-up Time (And It’s Not “In 6-8 Weeks”)
If they’re eager to talk to you again soon, that’s a good sign. If they’re vague about it, well… maybe update that LinkedIn profile.
8. They Start Using “We” Instead of “You”
It’s a good sign when you start hearing phrases like ‘we’ or ‘when you start’.
When they slip into “we” language, it’s like they’re already picturing you in the company photo. Next thing you know, you’ll be sharing a 401k.
So there are 8 signs you can look out for in your next interview that mean you may get a job offer.
Best of luck my job-seeking friends.
Josh
Thanks to Brett Bennet, Ryan Farley, Larry Snider, Rob Boyle, Max Shak, and Danny Gallagher for their help with this article.