When the Interviewer Goes Quiet—Reading Five Micro-Signals
A senior coach's view: silence in an interview means different things. Reading five micro-signals helps you decide whether to keep talking or stop.
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What this article covers:
- Signal 1: they're taking notes (positive—stay silent)
- Signal 2: they're thinking of a follow-up (very positive—wait)
- Signal 3: they expect more from you (lean in with the most interesting thread)
- Signal 4: they're unsure you answered the question (recoverable—self-check)
- Signal 5: they want to move on (stop immediately)
- Three ways to train your sensitivity to these signals
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