Karen Thornton – Speaker So you’ve built rapport, asked your
questions, and made your notes. Now it’s time to conclude the interview.
You’ll want to ask the candidate if they have any questions.
This is a great opportunity to better understand the candidate as well as ask additional questions if required.
After you’ve answered their questions, continue by explaining the next steps in the process.
This might include such information as the possibility for additional interviews
and who will be the next person to contact the candidate and when.
Mr. Miller: Okay, we are looking to bring someone on board by the first of the month.
And so there’s no confusion, let me explain to you how we handle the next step.
If we decide to bring you in for a second interview or if we want to hire you, we will call you before 5:00 pm on
the first of the month. If you don’t get a call from us, that means we decided on another candidate.
This way you’ll know exactly what our timeframe is for filling the position.
Oh, and I’d also like to add that even if you don’t get hired, we do have a policy of keeping qualified applicant’s
information on file for a reasonable amount of time for future positions.
Ms. Ford: Great, then I’ll look forward to hearing from you on the first.
Mr. Miller: Fantastic. Well, let me walk you out to the lobby. It’s been great talking with you.
Ms. Ford: Thank you!
Mr. Miller: I’ve really enjoyed hearing about your experience and all that you’ve been doing.
Karen Thornton: It’s always common courtesy to walk the candidate to the door, the lobby,
or to the next interviewing manager. Now the candidate is gone.
You’ve almost completed your first interview but still have a few administrative tasks to take care of.