Closing The Job Interview
hen do I start?” use in closing.
That’s about as • Qualified and low key – “Are
aggressive as you can get at the there any doubts you have that I
close of the interview. It may can do this job?”
knock the interviewer for a loop, An ok closing – not too
and might appear to be overly aggressive, but confident. The
aggressive, but some people think closing should match the
of it as “closing the sale.” And, personality of the interviewer
for some people it has worked. and the type of position.
For others this approach may not
be comfortable, or have the same • A solid closing with confidence
effect. Whether you are – “Is there any additional
aggressive, passive and polite, information I can provide to show
or somewhere in between, will you that I am the best person for
depend on your personality, the this job? I know I am convinced
interview situation, and the job that I am the one.” Also ask when
for which you are applying. they will be making a decision.
Different strokes for Different The style and the decision
Folks
Decisions will be based primarily
• A confident, aggressive on the position and the
approach - “Well, I’m sold. When personality sought. If they are
would you like me to start?”. looking for someone in the sales
This closing might impress some department, the more aggressive
interviewers but could very well approach might work best. If they
put off others. It will be are looking for someone who is
important to “read” your more subdued, perhaps for an
interviewer as to what style to accountant position, the low-key
style may be more suited. The position. (Don’t be overly
middle of the road approach – anxious, but interested and you
with confidence might be a good can bring added value to the
general response for almost any job.)
position.
4. Ask about the next step in the
Closing Points process. (Important for you to
know for follow up. Ask for the
Regardless of your style or how decision date, if possible.)
you choose to close the
interview, there are some key 5. Find out how to contact them.
points to keep in mind. (If you don’t hear back, you will
need to know who to contact and
1. Leave your interviewer with whether they will accept calls to
the right picture of you. (Think check the status.)
of at least five skills or traits
you want remembered after the Closing the sale is important,
interview.) but your closing should be
tailored to the position; your
2. Ask if there is anything else personality and interviewing
you can provide. (References, style, and the interviewer.
background information, or Keeping these things in mind will
samples?) help you determine which closing
is appropriate for you and the
3. State your interest in the situation.
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