7 Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview

Congratulations! You’ve smashed the application process and beat the big boss of apprenticeship hunting – the interview. They are nerve-racking, to say the least, but you did it.

You’re probably wondering what’s next and wondering about whether or not you’ve landed the role. Interviewers are not easy people to read (unless you’re Professor X), and while these aren’t solid signs and might not mean you’ve got the job – they do mean you’re on track to snagging your dream career.

Here are seven signs that you’ve probably got the job.

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1. The conversation becomes casual

Interviews are formal, and interviewers will want to keep it that way.

However, if the conversation becomes much more relaxed and subjects like your hobbies and interests are discussed, or maybe you’re from the same area as the interviewer, the employer is considering hiring you.

If it feels like two colleagues talking, you’re in there.

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2. The interviewer lets you know you’re doing great

Employers will rarely give the game away during an interview. It’s a bit like playing a game of poker with Lady Gaga. I can’t read her pucker face, or however the song went.

If an interviewer gives you open body language and phrases like “that’s exactly what we’re looking for”, “great answer,” or even “you’re doing amazing, sweetie”, they’re impressed.

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3. You’re taken on a tour and meet the team

Unless the interview or assessment centre includes an office tour, it’s unusual.

So if you’re given a VIP tour of the office or even get to meet the team you’re interviewing to join, expect to receive a job offer in your email. An employer might also use that opportunity to ask team members what they think.

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4. They discuss perks and benefits

Knowing the perks and benefits of working for an employer is normal. After all, some job descriptions list them. Often, however, an interview will discuss them to try to sell the company to you, which they would only do if they want to employ you.

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5. “When can you start?”

If an interviewer wants to know your availability to start (also known as a transition period), there’s a high chance that they are considering you for the role.

When an employer asks this, they want to know how quickly they can bring you in to fill the position or how long they have to prepare for your onboarding.  Make sure you’re honest with your answer!

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6. You get a quick response to your thank you email

You should always send a thank you email after an interview. It’s a fantastic way to leave an employer feeling positive about you and remind them that you’re keen for the role.

If you get a response immediately, while there are no guarantees, there’s a very good chance the job is yours.

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7. Your references are contacted

This is the clearest sign that the job is yours.

References are only ever contacted when the employer is seriously considering you and wants to speak to your references for a lil’ tea time chat.

Make sure your references know they are actual references. There’s nothing worse than an employer contacting a reference who isn’t aware they are one. It won’t end well.

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All in all, it’s crucial not to get too caught up in wondering.

A good interview is a good interview, and while it’s the ultimate goal to get the job, it’s also really important to remember you tried your best. So if you don’t end up with the role, you’re very close to getting another.

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