As an interview comes to a close, you will be asked whether you have any questions. Choose questions that help you gain information and that impress the interviewer with your thoughtfulness and interest in the position. You want to be happy with the position and the company, so use your questions to learn whether the job is right for you. Once you have asked your questions, end the interview on a positive note. Find out what action will follow, summarize your strongest qualifications, show your enthusiasm for obtaining the position, and thank the interviewer for the interview.

5. Closing the Interview

As an interview comes to a close, you will be asked whether you have any questions. Choose questions that help you gain information and that impress the interviewer with your thoughtfulness and interest in the position. You want to be happy with the position and the company, so use your questions to learn whether the job is right for you. Once you have asked your questions, end the interview on a positive note. Find out what action will follow, summarize your strongest qualifications, show your enthusiasm for obtaining the position, and thank the interviewer for the interview.

Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.

A friend of yours is interviewing for a position as a journalist for a popular newspaper. He has done his research and rehearsed his answers to possible questions. He asks for advice on how to close the interview on a positive note.

What advice can you give him?

Don’t ask questions if you don’t have any.

Don’t ask about the next steps in the application process.

Don’t walk out of the room without shaking the interviewer’s hand.

Points:

1 / 1

Close Explanation

Explanation:

Your friend should carefully prepare his closing questions before the interview and end on a positive note. Tell your friend to shake the interviewer’s hand with confidence and to ask for a business card. Always ask about next steps and ask one or two questions to demonstrate interest in and knowledge of the company and position.

What questions might you ask to learn more about the company? Check all that apply.

What training programs are available from this organization?

What is the organizational structure and where does this position fit in?

How long do employees generally stay with this organization?

How is job performance evaluated?

Points:

0.75 / 1

Close Explanation

Explanation:

Asking questions to learn more about the company and position demonstrates your interest in the job. To gather more information about the company, ask questions such as any of the preceding answer options. However, be aware not to ask questions about salary or benefits in the first interview. Avoid phrasing questions negatively.