8 signs the hiring manager loves you, even if it doesn't feel like it

You're in the hot seat, answering every question thrown your way - but you haven't a clue whether the hiring manager likes you.

"It's not uncommon to believe you bombed the interview from hell, only to be baffled days later when you get a job offer," says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."

"Most interviewers are skilled at holding out judgment until they're relatively sure you're a good hire. It's not personal, just part of the territory. It's a combination of chess and poker; you don't know their next maneuver, and it's hard to read them."

To get a better sense of how you're doing in a job interview, you'll want to look for some subtle signs the hiring manager likes you, even if it doesn't feel like it. Here are a few to keep an eye out for: