Closing an interview is the time to really make your mark and clinch the deal after doing the hard work of the interview itself. The final minutes of an interview are your last chance to leave the interviewer with the take-home message: Hire me! Here are our top tips on how to close an interview on just the right note.<\/p>\n
The human concentration span being what it is, your interviewer will most likely remember their first and final impressions of you most clearly \u2013 so it\u2019s advisable to go out with a bang.<\/p>\n
Have some interesting closing questions ready to ask when you\u2019re invited to do so, such as \u201cWhat is the key to success in this role?\u201d, \u201cWhat does your ideal candidate look like?\u201d or \u201cHow would you describe the workplace culture here?\u201d There are a range of questions to ask during an interview to ensure you come away understanding the role, the organisation, its challenges and its culture. If you\u2019re lucky enough to be asked to return for a second interview, this knowledge will come in incredibly handy.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve asked your own questions, encourage the interviewer to ask any last questions of their own. If you sensed any concerns on their part, you could ask if anything was unclear or if there was anything they wanted you to further address \u2013 and happily oblige. You can also ask if there is any other information you can provide that would help them with their decision, such as work samples or references.<\/p>\n
Finally, revisit any points you didn\u2019t adequately address previously. Did you think of a better answer? Remember experience and skills you missed out? Don\u2019t be shy about going back to previous questions if you have relevant information to add.<\/p>\n
At the end of the interview, there will most likely be an opening to make a closing statement with your final \u2018pitch\u2019 \u2013 make sure you seize it. Keep it short and sweet, but highlight how your skills and experience make you a perfect fit for the job and will help the organisation solve its challenges and achieve its goals.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be shy about expressing how enthusiastic you are about the role. It\u2019s likely that everyone interviewing for the position has the necessary skills and this is your last chance to demonstrate you\u2019re hungrier than the other applicants.<\/p>\n
If they haven\u2019t already covered it, ask your interviewer to provide a timeframe for when they\u2019ll let you know if you\u2019ve passed to the next stage of the interview process. If you\u2019ve had other job offers there\u2019s no harm in mentioning them, though this shouldn\u2019t be done in a way that comes across as manipulative.<\/p>\n
A little friendly chit-chat at the end of an interview doesn\u2019t go astray, and it\u2019s good to finish on a friendly, personal note. Always thank the interviewer for their time, and smile and shake their hand before leaving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Within 24 hours of the interview taking place, send your interviewer a brief, polite email thanking them for meeting with you and restating your interest in the position. You can reference highlights from the interview or briefly touch on anything you feel you missed during the interview, but keep it short.<\/p>\n
Aside from the thank you email, it\u2019s best not to bother your potential employer with phone calls or emails before the timeframe they have specified. However, if they don\u2019t get back to you by that date don\u2019t hesitate to follow up \u2013 potential employers are more likely to be impressed by an eager job applicant, provided you don\u2019t go overboard.<\/p>\n
Regardless of the outcome of your interview, your response should always be polite gratitude. If you do get the job, you\u2019ll want to get off to a good start by letting your new employer know how much you appreciate the faith they\u2019ve shown in you. If you don\u2019t get the job, you still want to make sure you\u2019re top of mind should another position become available or should the first-choice candidate fall does not work out.<\/p>\n
As soon as possible after the interview, reflect on your interview performance. Consider what went well, what didn\u2019t, what you would have done differently \u2013 and make a note of these. Also jot down specific points from the interview you wish to remember for future reference, or questions you might like to ask at a later opportunity. Also catch up with your recruiter or the HR manager and ask for honest feedback. Remember that every interview is a learning opportunity that brings you one step closer to your dream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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