Chapter 12

Closing the Show

In This Chapter

Closing an interview like a pro

Pursuing the job without being a pest

Winning with a thanks/marketing letter

Following up the interview

Improving interviews with a post-interview checklist

Curtain call time! You sense that it’s almost the moment to go. The interview seems to be winding down. In most instances, a job offer doesn’t come at this point.

How can you be sure the interview is almost over? Watch for these nonverbal clues: The interviewer may begin shuffling papers, glancing at a wall clock or watch, stretching silences, and perhaps standing up. Then you hear words that confirm your hunch:

Thanks for coming in. We’ll be interviewing more candidates through the next week or so. After that, I’ll probably get back to you about a second interview.