If you ever find yourself in the latter group, you'll probably spend the hours and days following the interview over-thinking every response you gave and every gesture you made, wondering how the hiring manager felt about them.
But things don't have to be a complete mystery in the time between when you walk out of the interview and when you hear whether or not you got the job.
According to career experts, there are some telltale signs to look for in the interview (and in the days following) that can help you figure out whether a job offer could be coming your way.
Here are 11 signs to look out for that don't necessarily guarantee a job offer is in the cards, but are pretty promising: