I am also the hiring manager. The hiring manager is the major role player (80% of decision). If he/she says "no", you have no chances at all no matter how much others like you, becasue you are working for him/her. If the hiring manager likes you, he/she will listen to other's opinion. Usually others only give the hiring manager some suggestion, no one will definitely say "no" because it is none of their business.
First impression is very important. Usually I decide to hire someone based on the first instance, not based on your 30 minute talk. First several questions or your introduction is very important. Your personality usually can be judged from your introduction. Your skills can be trained but your personality has no way to be changed. This is very important in the teamwork.
Good luck to you.
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主管决定一切.-- Not really. I was a hiring manager and I also helped other hiring managers decide who should be hired. Based on my experience, an applicant should try to do his/her best in every interview, whether it's with the manager or other seemingly less important people. ON-site 面试一般有三位候选人-- Usually more than that. 白人都是笑面虎 -- It's about being professional and polite. 如果主管没有与你谈工资待遇, 要references, 你就毫无希望-- Sometimes, that is done by HR, not by the hiring manager.