5 signs your interview went badly (and what to do next)

5 signs your bewerbungsinterview went badly (and what to do next)5 signs your interview went badly (and what to do next)Typically and hopefully sooner than later after applying to jobs for a while youll eventually land an interview or two. Some things you might ask yourself after going to a job interview areDid my answers make sense?Did the interviewer like me?Was my interview outfit okay?I wonder how I stack up against other candidates?When will they get back to me?Asking yourself these questions and waiting around for the companys response is all it seems you can do, doesnt it? Unless, of course, you totally bombed the interviewin which case youre probably also kicking yourself and wondering why even bother.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraThen what?For those times when youre not sure how the interview went but have a feeling it wasnt all the great, here are 5 signs your inte rview indeed went badly and what to do next if thats the case.1. Youre unable (or struggled really hard) to answer multiple interview questionsThere are a myriad of acceptable responses to any interview question, but silence is not one of them. If the interview questions were so unexpected to you (or you were so nervous) that you were unable to answer one or more of them at all, its unlikely that you were the strongest candidate for the role.2. The interviewers dont make eye contact with youIf interviewers arent connecting with you evidenced through eye contact, smiling, and delving deeper into your responses with further questions the interview may not be going as well as you planned. There can be a number of reasons for this theyre not engaged with their conversation with you, you came underdressed, you have a negative history with the company or an interviewer, or you seem underwhelming as a candidate.3. The hiring manager asks you to follow up with an assistantIf the hiring ma nager refers you to an assistant for follow-up or shares more than once how qualified your competition is, she might not be feeling strongly about your candidacy for the role. This might be because the information you shared in your interview revealed lack of qualification, you werent clear or convincing in your responses, or your responses dont align well with your resume.4. The interview is cut short or ends abruptlyIts hard to tell when the team cuts your interview short since you likely dont know their standard process. If your interview seems to end abruptly or unnaturally or the whole thing lasted less than 30 minutes it might be a sign that the team has already ruled you out. If it happens after a question you didnt answer well, the chances are even greater that you were cut short.5. Nobody asks how soon you can startIf you leave the interview and are never asked how soon you could start if offered or how much notice is required in your current role, you might not be a top candidate for the role.What to do nextHow you rebound after a poor interview experience determines your future success. Heres what you can do to grow after a bad interviewWork to identify where you went wrong. Be honest with yourself and schedule time with yourself to work on problem areas whether thats being more punctual, being more prepared, answering questions more clearly, or being more relaxed during interviews.Contact the hiring manager via email for feedback. You can simply say, I appreciate the opportunity to interview with your company. Would you be willing to share some feedback about my interview so that I can improve for the future?Study up on how todress for an interviewand be sure to follow those guidelines next time..Practice in advance next time. Run a quick Google search of common interview questionsfor the job youre seeking, and practice answering those questions in the mirror prior to your interview.Read up thoroughly on the company before the interview. At the very least know what they do and also get to know their culture and what they look for in a candidate. You can typically find that information on their website, social media, and onemployee reviewsites.Go over your interview responses and specifically those that relate to past roles and anfhreres. Never, ever throw a company or boss under the bus in your responses and always take accountability for the outcomes you achieved.Forgive yourself. Nobody is perfect and the only way you can truly rebound from a bad interview is to acknowledge it, learn from it and move on.This article originally appeared on Kununu.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people