Concluding the Job Interview

So, you've completed everything you wanted from the job interview, and you feel it went well. How do you conclude it?

You don't just want to glance at your watch and imply that you know they have other people to interview, and you should leave. You need a graceful and positive way to wrap it up. It ends with making a request.

By this, I mean in a sincere and non-arrogant manner. Ask for the job, but do it sincerely. Sometimes, you might interview for a job and realize you wouldn't enjoy it. In such cases, it's best to thank them for their time. But if it's a job you genuinely like, appreciate the time spent discussing the company, refer to specific aspects mentioned during the interview, and express how it aligns perfectly with your skills and interests.

Don't just thank them and say goodbye; instead, summarize. Say something like, "I appreciate you taking the time to tell me more about your company. Now that I know X, Y, and Z and have discussed specific points, I genuinely believe this is a perfect fit for me based on A, B, and C. Bring up something new that emerged during the interview. Show them that you've been actively listening and explain how it fits into the bigger picture.

The last thing is to be sincere about the moment of reflection. You can say something like, "Now that I've had time to think about it, I genuinely believe this would be a great choice. I would like this job, and I sincerely hope you consider me for it." Ask again, but avoid sounding arrogant or desperate. Never give the impression that you desperately need the job. Instead, convey that you've considered it thoroughly and genuinely want it.

So, thank them not just for their time but also for their consideration. Express that you want the job. It's crucial to ask, as sometimes in life, you don't get anything if you don't ask. So, my recommendation is to ask in a non-threatening, non-insistent manner – not demanding the job but requesting it.

Remember, if everything else aligns, you would be a good fit for the position. Good luck in your job interviews and your career.