It may be an especially meaningful sign if their questions became more advanced, since this may meant they dipping into “second interview” questions.
A loose conversational experience also signifies that the interviewee was comfortable. If the people at an interview seem extremely at ease, it’s a mark in your favor.
If you leave the interview still a little confused about what the job actually requires, it may mean you aren’t going to be called back.
What was their posture like? If they were expressive, made eye contact, and sat up straight, it’s a surefire sign that they wanted to put their best foot forward.
It doesn’t automatically mean you aren’t getting the job if it felt like you were pitching them on your skills. It’s just a uniquely positive sign if it feels like they’re pitching you.
Novelty is good. People tend to remember things that are unique or different. If you’re worried about your work experience being too far off for the role but the interviewer had an interesting reaction, it’s a good thing!
Don’t assume you didn’t get the gig if you only talked to a hiring manager. If there are multiple rounds of interviews, the hiring manager won’t normally bring others in for the initial basic interview.
Phrases like, “Our last interview is today so you should hear from us by tomorrow,” or, “Our second round of interviews is next week, so you’ll hear from us by Monday” are all marks in your favor!
A quick reply is an indicator that they respect your time and, more importantly, that they don’t want to give the impression that your job hunt is still on.
