How detailed are responses after a final interview?

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October 4,2021 at 5:20PM UTC

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How detailed are responses after a final interview?

I am currently in the process of looking for my desired long term role. I had a final interview last Friday.

It went well. I sent out thank you emails and asked a follow-up question to the VP as well as the Director, who I would report to directly. I asked what their preferred communication style would be while working. They sent back a detailed response. I have already experience two no offers this past month, so I don't want to get ahead of myself.

Since I had my final interview, and this person knew that, can I take this response as a sign I possibly got the job? I just don't think they would have bothered to answer so detailed if that wasn't the case. If I didn't get it, they could have responded to be polite, but kept it generic. However, they were specific.

Let me know your thoughts please!

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AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 5:24PM UTC
I would be optimistic but you never do know! If I were the hiring manager, and I was not sure about your candidacy, I would likely not reply until I needed to get back to you with the final answer once the search was concluded. So, yes, I think you can be hopeful however each hiring manager is unique and does things their own way.
Hang in there, hopefully you'll get answer soon!
Joanne RosenOctober 4,2021 at 6:19PM UTC
It would have been better if they'd said, "Let's talk about that when you start." But, since they didn't, I would still be fairly optimistic.
Good luck!
AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 6:47PM UTC
I think it's a good sign. Try to not over think it. You'll drive yourself crazy.
Tamara MillsOctober 4,2021 at 7:37PM UTC
It's a fair sign but I would recommend trying to focus on other things until you hear back.
Megan LeasherOctober 4,2021 at 8:54PM UTC
I think it's a positive sign, but also agree with other comments that you never know what will happen next and to not overanalyze it.
AnonymousOctober 4,2021 at 11:31PM UTC
Never assume anything until you've signed on the dotted line literally (and even then shit can happen sadly). I was once told that the hiring manager said: As long as she shows up and doesn't have 6 heads, we're giving her the job. --well guess who didn't get the job (the whole position went away, it wasn't me). But I was 24 and so shocked and it taught me never to assume aything is a lock. Good luck.
AnonymousOctober 5,2021 at 2:33PM UTC
If you receive an offer you'll know. In the meantime continue your search. It gives you leverage to receive several offers.