This is informational and synthesized data from research I independently gathered, and don't forget we have this thing called a "Gut Instinct", use it!!! First off, even if you have received and interview offer, do not stop applying. This article is going to list ways to tell you how your interview went, if you are most likely getting the job, or if you should just keep moving along. So, we will start with the signs that tell you, it's a "no" and time to move on. The interviewer doesn't seem interested and cuts it short; They seem distracted, checking emails or looking at the clock. The interviewer does not mention pay or salary at all. He/She does not find out your exact timeline of when you can start;how they will reach out next to you. The interviewer doesnt try to sell you on their company or the job. If the interviewer offers any career advice that's no so great. Negative Body language signs prove very useful in gaining insight related to what your interviewer is thinking. Some include: the interviewer stops writing or taking notes, he crosses his arms, she flairs her nostrils, they shift their shoulders and move their body or feet in the direction, to point towards the exit sign; he gives you a momentary smirk and a raised eyebrow, she reads your resume through the entire interview, basically saying ( "I'd rather be anywhere but here"). Some other ways to tell you most likely will not be receiving a job offer include: you were late(very big red flag); The interviewer makes either of the following to statements " You're over qualified for this position" or " We are still looking at some more candidates". If you constantly pestered the recruiter pre and/or post interview, that could get back to a hiring manager, and could be the difference between you and the same qualified applicant. A nice thank you note is proper etiquette here, but that's it, and a follow up e-mail/call in one week, no more then that is acceptable. Numerous calls could cause employers to find you to be annoying and needy, and that never sells you well. If you felt like all went well in the interview, and you do not hear anything back after the week, it could very well be that your references couldn't or wouldn't respond. Some company's are very strict about vetting all new employee candidates. Some other signs, they don't respond back to your e-mail or thank you note. The employer re-post's the position back on the career site. The interviewer wishes you luck in your search. You have not heard back from the interviewer in 1 week ( That is the cut-off). They were not enthusiastic or at all excited during your interview. They didn't give you a tour of the company or introduce you to other employees and/or team. To be clear from earlier, if the interview is cut short, if it is under 30 minutes, that's not a good sign. This may sound odd, but showing up early, is as bad as showing up too late, and even worse, if it's way early. Too early is usually annoying to an interviewer, because it causes them stress; they know your ought there, and other people/staff start noticing. The staff/people are wondering why your waiting. If you are super early, it gives off a hint of desperation. It's not the best self representation. I'm sure you were probably, eager, anxious, excited and nervous, but still the general rule on this topic is "arrive 15 minutes and no sooner"( you could always go early and hang out around the corner. Relax, get a drink of water). However, you definitely don't want to be rushing in at the last few minutes before the interview either ( this could make you feel anxious, chaotic, unprepared and no time to calm down). Here are some examples of statements you never want to hear at a job interview: " I called Company X, and they've never heard of you", " I was looking at your Facebook page and Twitter and noticed", " You have something on your teeth or something on your shirt", " Can I give you some advice", " I'm concerned about the spelling errors in your cover letter and resume", " We are still interviewing other candidates", " Are you sure this is the right position for you"?, and " We'll be in touch". Yikes!!!!! Some other telltale signs an interview isn't going well is if he/she keeps harping on a skill You don't have. It would be fair to worrry, if the interviewer stops taking notes or if they are late for your interview, making you wait. Another negative saying linked with poor hiring outcome is for the interviewer to say "the hiring manager is out of town, so we will get back to you when he/she gets back". In addition, If the job interview doesn't progress from formal to informal, you most likely will not be greeting the job. In general, if you don't hear back from an interested employer in 48-72 hrs, that's it(usually). If they say "Thank You For Your Time" it's not usually a good sign for possible employment, it's more like a farewell! Some more body language cues to watch for is if the interviewer.. walks you out with no hand shake; If they say " let me walk you out" it's typically not a popular statement/action that alerts you that this will be your new job, unless however, you have other positive signs from the list below, and they are just being polite, possibly showing you around the office as you leave, or may still be chatting about the position. In that case it could be a good sign. Nothing in here is black and white, but they are the majority. If you still get a job with any of these little tid-bits that I have researched or experienced, you were more of the exception to the rule, most likely.

Tomorrow, Look out for, " How I Know I've got this job" By: Stephanie G. Haffield