[ Layout and positioning for Closing the Interview ]
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| Too many people second-guess
themselves after an interview. By closing strongly and asking the right
questions, you can eliminate the post-interview doubts that tend to plague
most interviewees. |
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| If you feel that the interview went well
and you would like to take the next step, express your interest to the
hiring authority and turn the tables a bit. Try something like the
following: |
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| "After hearing more about your
company, the position and the responsibilities at hand, I am certain that
I possess the qualities that you are looking for in the (title) position.
Based on our conversation and my qualifications, are there any issues or
concerns that you have that would lead you to believe otherwise?" |
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| You have a right to be assertive. This is
a great closing question because it opens the door for the hiring
authority to be honest with you about his or her feelings. If concerns do
exist, this is a great opportunity to overcome them. You have one final
chance to dispel the concerns, sell your strengths and end the interview
on a positive note. |
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| A few things to remember during the
closing process: |
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Don’t be
discouraged if no definite offer is made or specific salary
discussed. The interviewer will probably want to communicate with
the office first, or interview other applicants, before making a
decision. |
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Make sure
you answer the following two questions: "why are you interested
in the company?," and "what can you offer?." |
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Express
thanks for the interviewer’s time and consideration. |
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Ask for
the interview’s business card so you can write a thank you letter
as soon as possible. |
