I had an interview a few days ago and I'm really not sure how it went! It was meant to be 45 mins and it was 1 hour and a half!! 😄 they did ask me little follow up qs with things I did mention previously in the interview and it did feel very casual and relaxed. We got on straight away and it was very comfortable so hopefully it was a good sign! 🤞☺ UPDATE: I GOT THE JOB :D
Same here hope to hear back this week or next. The interviewer said "I will reach out to you" and gave a time frame. When I applied a month before (same position within my company) those of us that didn't get it had a round about time frame and all did not match saying they will reach out when it is done and the ones that got it had a more specific time frame. He was prepared with my resume and the interview went over by a half hour.
I wasn't too happy about my interview, I felt I should have said more. I also felt one of the interviewers didn't particularly like me and I left feeling I didn't do very well. I got the job.
@@georgejones9897 you know it's the employers who's supposed to reach out their hand to shake ur hand 1st right? you do NOT ever initiate it! Sometimes people have what I like to call " germ phobia " and dont want to touch others. Imagine you initiate the hand shake and they dont wanna shake it, you'd look like a fool from being hanged.
The hiring process has grown to be a nightmare, back in the day you looked for work in a newspaper, applied in person & usually hired same day. Today it's apply on line, but if your resume doesn't have the right "key words" it's never viewed by human eyes. Then there's multiple interviews, psychological testing, background checks, credit checks, drug, alcohol & tobacco testing, they'll also be checking your social media. You also need to be the right age, ethnic, gender & race. These requirements are to work at the lower paying jobs, it gets far worse the higher you go. Happy job hunting everyone, it's a jungle out there, be well armed.
hattie nuff : A huge problem is excessive choices (both of employers and applicants). It’s possible to apply and interview for 10+ jobs and not be hired. It costs time, money and emotional and intellectual energy to interview knowing you’re less likely to be hired. In the past companies only interviewed candidates they were seriously considering for a position. The interview alone was a good sign you’d be hired. Not anymore.
I agree I got a jobs they want my Social Security number upfront to do a background check and credit score check before even bring me in for an interview and to make sure I’m a legal US citizen. Racist. they don’t need your Social Security number before an interview they need that after an interview or upon hire or job offer. Background check cost money and no job will pay that til you accept a job offer. Then there are other jobs that they want you to sign a form for credit score because of your credit score is bad they will not hire you and I don’t feel comfortable having a job check my credit score because that has nothing to do with my job performance and some jobs say if you have bad credit score they think will steal from them or you’re irresponsible but honestly my credit score is bad it’s because I’m lacking the funds to make ends meet
@@letstalkcareerswithsara I had pink eye at the time of the interview but didn't realize it untill after so I guess they probably thought i was high (and my photophobia wasn't helping at all) so since it was a housekeeping job for a hospital they probably thought ' this dude high and just wants to work here to steal drugs' 😠😭😞
I disagree. Many 2019 HR professionals, hiring types lack the soc skills or ability to screen applicants. This is why so many people apply to civil service careers.
I just had a second interview with the Department Head of the company that I'm applying for and it lasted for more than an hour. The interviewer knew that I was underqualified; I knew the basics but this job requires more than just the basics. So he kept on asking whether or not I have the passion for banking and whether or not I want to keep improving in my career enough to put in the hard work and effort. He also taught me a lot of different concepts and he also gave me different perspectives on the banking industry... Let's just hope for the best! UPDATE: I GOT THE JOB!!! THANK YOU LINDA, FOR TEACHING US VALUABLE SKILLS!
My suggestion for anyone reading this would be to NOT sit and wait on one employer for a job unless you can financially afford to. Keep it moving on other job interviews and if an offer comes up that you like even better than take it. I have sat around and waited many times waiting on a job to hire me and they did NOT, and I lost emotionally as well as financially.
Exactly. My last interview the 3 hiring managers were reading my resume at the spot, asking weird questions and not taking anything I would say into consideration, they were just overall so unprofessional. I almost got up and left, felt so disrespected. Sent a goodbye email as soon as I left that interview. I’m not moving forward with a company like that.
Good one! Infact I would say that as much as they are choosing their job candidate, you are also choosing your potential boss/work environment so we as candidates have every right to make such decisions for ourselves :)
Sorry to hear that Renata, do you mind letting us know the industry/job title of this place with the 3 hiring mgrs that read out your resume at the spot?
They dont need to like you as a person. But they have to need you because you can do the job. Try to focus on what you can do. Dont get personal. When you have the job, then you can get personal. And show yourself. But in the interview you need to play the game. Play it. Win. Earn some good money.
Not really, one time I had an interview that lasted an hour and a half and it was a bunch of casual conversation and laughter and she started training me for the job and then as soon as I walked out the door I got a call from her boss that she didn’t think I was qualified
I fell for this once. An interviewer told me that I was the type of candidate they were looking for 🤣🤣🤣🤣 then they said that they would be in touch with me by the end of the week. One month later I got a hot steaming rejection 🤣🤣🤣🤣 But I’m happy I didn’t get the job, a better opportunity came along
01:32 - How long was the interview? 02:51 - Was the interviewer prepared? 03:45 - Did they seem intrigued with your answers? 04:36 - Did they feel like a natural conversation; getting to know each other, or was it a stiff Q&A?
Experienced these 4 signs recently during a job interview and I got it. In which, I believe it’s because I was following most of your advices during the interview. Thank you for always sharing and help where you can, Linda!
I had an interview today which was scheduled to last 30 minutes and it lasted just under 15. I really thought I bombed it because 2 of their questions caught me off guard but I answered it as well as I could but I still got an offer the same day, I was very surprised. However, I think that the conversation I had with one of the interviewers after the interview is what saved me. I was a lot more relaxed and we got along well.
It has happened to me that when recruiters start talking more specific about the job and responsibilities is a good sign. Also, if they start saying like: when you are working for us this and that will happen... they use “when” instead of “if you get the job...” Also, when they introduce you to people in the office or walk you through the office to meet the environment. Also, when they ask you if you have any other possible job offers landing, and when they start discussing start dates. When they answer your follow up note (email) fast is a good sign. And finally, when they start selling the company to you. Explaining all benefits the company has for you etc etc
I went on an interview once. I thought I did well. The person interviewing me assured me I did. I met the staff, and everything. I followed up with a phone call to inquire about the next step, and the person told me that had hired someone in house. I was devastated, but moved on. It was a learning lesson for me. So I learned to just be patient, and take things with a grain of salt.
I had a couple of this things to happen in an interview i just had a couple of days ago where they was telling me in detail about property management & what I should expect,, so im hoping this was a good sign then that i land this job!
"Expect a call from us within the next three days, *if you don't receive a call* consider your application unsuccessful" This just means you didn't get the job.
I just had an interview, it was hard to judge how I did. Sitting 7 feet apart and both of us wearing masks, impeded being able to read facial expression.
I have finished my interview this morning. Do not know what to say, , lady was smiling a lot, she seemed really intrigued by my history and experience and she asked a lot of questions. Director was also fine, asked me about my family that I did not even mention. Wish me luck guys!
@@pointa2b388 Unfortunately didnt. Had passed to the second round and then they told me the girl with an experience would be a better fit. Now I am in germany driving a truck :D
Based on this I hopefully landed my dream job. I should find out in the next couple weeks. It’s been so tough lately but I haven’t given up. Wish me luck, please.
I went to an interview yesterday and I was confident also felt I aced it .it lasted for 15 minutes or more they were spot on; didn't waste any time and told me i got the job .I'm waiting on the call to go collect my uniform. 😘
No! You need to follow up. Once thank you email is longer suffice. You need to follow up 3x after the interview. I explain the details with samples follow up letters in my videos.
this could be true for some entry level positions at a super market or in food service, but the average time an employer takes to get back to someone is within one to two weeks.
just writing this for anyone who feels doubt from this comment, because i did when i read it. I just got the job three weeks after interviewing. You can still get the job even if your timeline isn’t the same as others. let positivity into your life.
This is not true at all... Honestly I would be worried if I got a job on the spot, as that can sometimes mean desperation on the part of the potential employer. Most reputable employers wait a day or so to see if you send thank you notes or otherwise follow up with them, and then if they are truly interested in moving forward they check references. The whole process can take weeks!
My interview took 3 minutes,and I failed to answer 1 question and the interviewer answered it for me,I said thank you and after the whole interview he said thank you. I asked him,did I get the job? He held out his hand to greet me with "welcome on board" I said thank you so much,have a wonderful day!
Yesterday I had a long-distance interview over Skype (phone, not video). It was scheduled for 45-60 minutes but it went for ~75 minutes. I've been second-guessing all of my answers since then.
Nowadays, these signs are difficult to gauge. I did an interview yesterday that lasted 2 hours! I had to do a written situational "questionnaire" with 4 scenarios with subset questions. I was told it would only take 15 minutes. It took me 30 minutes before I felt comfortable submitting my written responses! I met with the accountant first, then the Administrative Supervisor then the VP of Finance. It was the most arduous unorthodox unconventional interview I've experienced. This was for an Administrative Assistant position! My enthusiasm waned everytime I saw a new person. But I asserted myself during the interview and made a point of duty to sell myself. I won't find out until next week. With regards to hiring, these actions can be either positive or negative. One HR friend of mine says the fact that several management personnel met with me is a good sign. However another HR manager says I shouldn't rush to conclude I'm hired since they didn't hire me on the spot and they may conduct interviews for probity. Which means they already hired someone internally but for formality must advertise the job post externally. She even says she's been in interviews for 2 hours where the conversation flowed organically and everything went smoothly. She was confident she got the job. However, she was sent a letter the next day saying the position was filled by another candidate. So you never know. All the best to everyone during this capricious/ unpredictable year due to covid. I hope we get the job/ careers of our dreams and continue to excel at everything we do. Love from Canada 🇨🇦.
On my last interview (my current job), I had good vibrations as we discussed salary, possible starting day and got asked if I had planned any holidays.
I was not good verbally in English but All of these factor are in during my final interview for the National Sales manager. I was chosen unanimous by the panel😅
These are a lot of good tips and true signs of a great interview and high potential you are at least being seriously considered for a position. If you don't get it, just means you may have been the runner up which is not bad because that means you can be considered for future positions. Think positive.
I had a 45-minute interview, which is the average duration they usually go for. I prepared thoroughly for the technical questions but neglected to focus on the behavioral ones, which turned out to be a significant mistake. As a result, they had to coax the answers out of me, and despite sensing their interest in hiring me, I didn't present myself well in that interview. Didn’t land the job. In a setting that favors extroverts, it can be challenging for introverts to effectively demonstrate their skills and abilities. Without adequate preparation, it becomes difficult for introverts to come up with quick answers on the spot.
I had two interviewers flirt with each other while interviewing me. It was a chase bank so I didn’t want to blacklist myself out of the company, so they were lucky. Otherwise I would have filed a complaint with the company
When they tell you to "take care" at the end than you won't get the offer and "We'll get back with you next week". If they act all bored and rude than honestly I wouldn't want to work for them anyways. Some employers intentionally keep a straight poker face as to not give anything away, lol.
I will update this post, interviewer said I will hear back early next week. I really want this job as it would be a big step for me, please wish me luck, thanks for the wonderful video.
Of course you don’t have the absolute assurance of getting hired unless you signed the contract. Give the lady a credit. She is just giving probabilities.
I had interview today for a job that i really want. It was a 30 minute interview and it stopped just in time. Theres one question that i dont think i answered well. However, i think that majority of the questions i answered good. Lets see whats the outcome... i hate these times, my anxiety is really high🥺🥺🥺
I got the job I'm over here thinking I failed lolol but they called me 1 week later saying I got the job ..... I literally didn't talk much nor did say the proper answer to the questions once again btw it was a group interview
Even if interviewer expresses interest in you and says positive things of you, it does not mean you got job. I had experiences like that... there are many other factors you can’t control, to get job like competition,hiring manager personal choice, etc..
After investing several weeks of my life, the job offer was forthcoming after my 2nd interview, when unbeknownst to me, the job description changed. How do I know this? Well after doing the recommended follow-up phone calls, email, the billing manager had given me her cell #. So I texted her one morning last week, and that's when she told me they filled the position and the job became more focused in another area someone else had more experience with. And then the phony apologies, I thought HR called you and I should've called you. Sorry, we'll keep you on file. I can't begin to tell you how crushed I was.
I had an interview today I was very nervous for I’ve never felt so nervous before. I hope I did well, I’m such an over analyzer. It’s a horrible feeling.
I bombed the interview. I was more than qualified for the job. I just feel that they did not personally like me. They wasted my time. I knew I didnt get the job and I asked for feedback and they just said we want a team player????
The problem is that knowing if the interview went well is still not a guarantee that you will get the job. I've had some good interviews and didn't get the job, and I've had some bad ones as well. I do agree with body language or the uninterested demeanors. I find that some of the interviewers can be quite unprofessional and there should be videos on how to conduct an interview.
You are right, but it kind happens naturally after an interview... You sit, and you spend a lot of time wondering, while you wait for that email or phone update!
I've had a phone screen call, and 3 interviews for a position... I've felt after each interview that maybe I wasn't doing too well or maybe my answers weren't the best. My interviewers had strong poker faces and I'm unsure how to read their opinions etc. BUT I did keep getting to the next interview somehow, so we'll see if the offer letter is sent. I'll update here if I get the job. Lol
Had an 1.5 hour interview w a big tech company and used up all the time. I noticed that the Operations Manager was 5-7 minutes behind due to tech issues and the second interviewer didn't have a copy of my resume. In the phone interview, the girl interviewing me had a bland personality and only asked 3 questions. Sucks, but I know that there is something better out there.
Thank you, Linda! I have been preparing for an important phone interview by studying your videos. Thank you for empowering me with the tools I needed to have this unique conversation.
I went for an interview with one MNC company in Kuala Lumpur a few days ago. I felt good during and after the interview. It went over 1 hour (1 hour 15 minutes to be exact), and I noticed they listed, well engaged by following up with little questions, also they gave me some new ideas. It felt like a conversation of 3 people getting to know each other. I really hope i got the job. They were very professional and not pushy or stuffy. I bet they hired the best of the best, and I hope i will be one of them soon!
I actually had an interview that went really well amd all of this did happen, however, I still didn't get the position. They were amazing though and they let me know right away. I really enjoyed talking to them and they made their company seem like a fantastic place to work 😊
My interviewer was not prepared and didn’t even ask if i had any questions. Lasted for only 15 minutes and felt very rushed. Then again it was at 4:30 and at the end of a friday work day.
I have been on interviews that have been extremely confrontational. That is crazy but it happens more often than people think. I also think that I have been on a lot of fake interviews as well. Those also happen more often than people would think.
I just had my final interview over the phone! I am getting really confused if I get the job or not because the HR Manager told me to wait for a call about what to do next!
What happened did you passed the interview? I just finished my interview and that is the same answer I get from the interviewer. Update on what happened to you after that thank you
Thanks Linda, I spent more than one week preparing the interview that I had today, and watching all your videos. Thanks for your advise, I was a dedicated student but you were a great teacher/coach. I remembered you at the beginning, and at the end of my interview. I'll share the good news with you. :)
Well basically, trust your gut when you leave the interview or do a test or anything related you will feel in your gut! If you make her think about situations and make yourself memorable it’s easier to get hired. To do this dress different over dress is a good thing, talk about something that may relate to the job if you don’t have one! Example- no experience wants to work in McDonald’s- interview question- why do you want to work in a place that provides pressure on you everyday- answer- I like the pressure I use to be in a soccer team I would be screamed at verbally abused put on the spot and I got out of that I came out with the win and I felt a sense of amazement that I did it that feeling of pressure makes me want more and this jobs applies that well trust me I will win
I’ve found a hard question I was asked by a hiring manager to be “Do you have any reservations about leaving your current job?” I responded by explaining I enjoy what I do but this new opportunity could be a better fit for the organization and I. Not sure if that was a good or bad question. Any thoughts?
If an interviewer says: “looking forward to talking to you again in the near future.” At the end of the interview. Is it a good sign that they are interested in you for the job?
I’ve had someone gave me the aligns that they liked me and I didn’t get the job and the opposite as well where I didn’t think they liked me much and got the job 🧐
Recently, I have given one interview at company after finishing interview I got mail from Hr that "we will give you update next week once director come from holiday" In next week I got updated email from Hr saying that " We are review a few other candidates for the position and hope to present an offer early next week. You are one of our top candidates so we will be in touch soon." Does it indicate good sign?
I've watched a lot of these interviewing tip videos, and they all seem to contradict one another. I say: research the company, posess the skills that the job is looking for and make it clear to the interviewer that you are the obvious choice for the role. Best of luck.
Exactly! it's because they keep changing the interviewing process and tips, making it very difficult for candidates. Interviews have become another form of mental STRESS created by the job market..... Interviewers or recruiters watch these videos too so they know how to make it difficult for others. ALL I can say is do your best in an interview and hope you are selected for the job.
Thanks for this video. I find it important to practice reality, rationality, sanity, and logic about judging the success of a job interview or now after the fact and while pending the employer hiring decision. One would not wish to be crazily incensed about the interview and then come to find out that they are not extended and invitation to fill the job position.
I am an Indian. I am 49. I am a Finance & Controlling Professional in a Manufacturing Company in India. I am very impressed with the Video - extremely good content and brilliant presentation.
I have a question, what if interviewer is helping you answer the question you don't know? At my last interview my interviewer was helping me out a lot. thanksss
I just finished a second-round interview via zoom and I'm feeling so down. I feel I didn't take my time in my expressions, I talked so fast and was hyper and I am here feeling my interviewer didn't grasp most of the things I said. 😥
Just a note on government interviews (Canada - Federal, Alberta, and Manitoba). The interviews are structured and the interviewers won’t have the luxury to make eye contact or go off script as they will be writing things down. Don’t let this bother you.
My interviewer is a media named AXIOS, they postponed the scheduled phone interview on last minutes at the first, and the second time, they didn’t show...what’s wrong with them?
Attended a job fair and interview. Body language came off as standoff-ish, ushere, and lots of blinking going on. When i left, i did not get a good vibe. They also mentioned "how this job may not be for you".
