10 Techniques to Successfully Close a Job Interview

Knowing these 10 techniques to close a job interview successfully can immensely help you get hired. One must take several steps to achieve a job position; getting chosen for an interview is step number one.

When you get chosen, this shows that an employer is interested in you and that you may have some quality or skill they need. They will then require you to come in person to clarify or buttress some key points regarding your resume and the position.

In other words, when you reach the interview step, you are very close to securing the job; but of course, there are other people shortlisted too. So, it now boils down to how you can effectively prove that you are better than the others; and you have to do this in a concise time period. Starting the interview on a positive note is important, but closing it on an electrifying note is even more important.

The following 10 steps will show you how to close a job interview in a way that will help you land the coveted position.

1. Emphasize the Reason Why You Are Applying

Make it very clear why you are applying for the job and customize your responses to fit the company and its goals.

2. Make Relevant Claims

State how you can help the company fulfill its mission and vision with your own ideas and how your agenda can fit theirs. You can only do this if you have researched and studied the company’s objectives and goals beforehand.

3. Ask Insightful Questions

Be careful not to sound ill-informed or ask questions of items you could have readily gotten off their website or other such sources. Ask questions that are relevant to the daily activities of the position. This will show your interest, your capabilities, and your motivation.

4. Request for More Questions from the Panel

Ensure they have exhausted all possible questions for you by requesting if they have any more questions for you. This shows you know what you are doing and are fully prepared for them and will also ensure that you will leave the interview with your interviewers having all the information they need to make an informed decision.

5. Never Talk About Money or Remuneration

This is not the time to discuss wages and benefits; you can do that when you have a concrete job offer. For now, limit the discussion to how you can be of help.

6. Inquire About the Competition

There is no harm in finding out how many people you are up against. This will help you to strategize better to land the job. Make sure not to sound as if they are a threat to you, though.

7. Ask What Follows Next

Be sure to find out what the next step is before leaving. Find out who should contact whom and when they will expect to have made a decision. Ask in a very courteous manner.

8. Demonstrate Niceties

A firm handshake with all the members of the panel shows a lot of confidence. Look them in the eyes, smile, and offer a hand to all, one after the other, thanking them for meeting with you.

9. Do Not Leave in a Hurry

In an interview, you are expected to be fully prepared. Don’t rush through the interview because you have other appointments. Don’t leave until you are excused.

10. Pack Your Stuff Nicely

Don’t show any sign of nervousness. Take your time, make sure you pack all your things; do it gently and in an organized manner. It commands some respect and shows your confidence and ease.

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