Lead interviewer responded to thank you letter....

[Anonymous]

Am I reading too much into it or is that a good sign?

It was a simple response saying thanks for your thanks, and you'll hear from us soon.

[Anonymous]

Good sign. GL.

[Anonymous]

OP again. It just struck me that the person took the time to respond when no response is usually expected. I mean, who responds to a thank you letter from a candidate who isn't going to get the job, right? Wouldn't you just let HR handle the rejection letter?

So does this make it more likely that I'm the one they're going to hire?

[Anonymous]

It is in the hands of the gods.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is in the hands of the gods.

Not for atheists.

[Anonymous]

It's definitely a good sign. Best wishes.

[Anonymous]

Hope it works out OP, but I have found most interviewers respond regardless of whether I get the job.

[Anonymous]

Slightly changing the topic, when did you walk out of an interview knowing that you had the job? What clues did you have?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Slightly changing the topic, when did you walk out of an interview knowing that you had the job? What clues did you have?

I was offered it on the spot. Otherwise, I have never been able to call it.

[Anonymous]

Anyone actually call it accurately? I think it can be hard to do, because interviewees can have clouded emotions and perceptions.

[Anonymous]

So what type of response was it? An automated reply with a generalized "thank you for coming in, we will be in touch"? Or a specific response recapping interview/mission statements/description, etc.?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone actually call it accurately? I think it can be hard to do, because interviewees can have clouded emotions and perceptions.

Never. There were times when I walked out of an interview feeling like a rockstar and heard nothing afterwards. Other times I've left feeling like a total idiot and wound up with an offer a week later. There's so many factors at play with these things. You can never predict what will happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone actually call it accurately? I think it can be hard to do, because interviewees can have clouded emotions and perceptions.

Never. There were times when I walked out of an interview feeling like a rockstar and heard nothing afterwards. Other times I've left feeling like a total idiot and wound up with an offer a week later. There's so many factors at play with these things. You can never predict what will happen.

This has happened to me so many times. I was convinced I'd bombed the interview for my current job, I walked out telling myself at least it was good interviewing practice. I got an offer the next day.

[Anonymous]

I do a lot of interviewing at my job, and I respond similarly to most thank you emails. I'm not trying to lead anyone on, but it just seems rude not to reply at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do a lot of interviewing at my job, and I respond similarly to most thank you emails. I'm not trying to lead anyone on, but it just seems rude not to reply at all.

I was going to say exactly this. I respond because it's the polite thing to do. Best of luck to you, OP.