That's about as aggressive as you can get at the close of the interview. It may knock the interviewer for a loop, and might appear to be overly aggressive, but some people think of it as "closing the sale." And for some people it has worked. For others this approach may not be comfortable, or have a negative same effect.
Whether you are aggressive, passive and polite, or somewhere in between, will depend on your personality, the interview situation, and the job for which you are applying.
Closing Points
Regardless of your style or how you choose to close the interview, there are some key points to keep in mind.
1. Leave your interviewer with the right picture of you. (Think of at least five skills or traits you want remembered after the interview.) Choose something "concrete." When you answer with, "I have great communication skills and I am a hard worker," you will not stand out.
Example: "I have two skills that are distinctly different but that define my personality. I am a very good pianist and an excellent 'computer guy.' I'm known for my love of keyboards."
2. Ask if there is anything else you can provide. (References, background information, or samples?)
Example: "Is there any other information that I can provide that would convince you that I am the right person for this job?"
3. State your interest in the position. (Sound interested and tell what added value you can bring to the job.)
Example: "From what you have been telling me about this position, and from what I know about your company, I know that I have the right mix of experience and education to bring value to this position. Based on past experiences I can "ramp up" quickly and be on board with projects within the first few weeks."
4. Ask about the next step in the process. (Important for you to know for follow up. Ask for the decision date, if possible.)
Example: "I'm interested in knowing what the next step in the process is and when you will be making a decision in order to follow up."
5. Find out how to contact them. (If you don't hear back, you will need to know who to contact and whether they will accept calls to check the status.)
Example: "I'd like to stay in touch and follow up with you in a week or two to see how the process is going and where I stand. How do you prefer that I communicate with you ? email or phone?"
Closing the sale is important, but your closing should be tailored to the position; your personality and interviewing style, and the interviewer. Keeping these things in mind will help you determine which closing is appropriate for you and the situation.
Copyright (c) 2007 Carole Martin, The Interview Coach
And it's the same with interview techniques, the scariest experiences of all in achieving your goal of a great job. Yet here as well, though some are more relaxed and seemingly capable, there is much that can easily be learnt to make your efforts much more likely to succeed.
Getting Your Job Search Tactics Just Right
In the constantly changing world of employment, the skills you need to find the job you want, simply do not stand still. Just think of the difference ten years makes with the introduction of the Internet.
If you aren't web-savvy right now, then it's hard to imagine how you would ever be able to find the job you really love.
In a similar way, employers are using new methods of attracting the right employees, even going out into the marketplace head on to attract the people they want. No longer do they sit back and wait to see what sort of employees show up for their vacancies.
With the advent of job fairs, you are much more able to get along and strike up relationships with people who want you.
There's an old saying, which goes like this, 'If you don't ask, you don't get'. As Tim Ferriss says in his excellent book, 'The 4-Hour Workweek',
"I pulled out my trump card and sent one start-up CEO 32 consecutive e-mails. He finally gives in and puts me in sales".
Think Colonel Sanders and his fried chicken coating recipe. Think Edison and his light bulb.
A lot of effort can be wasted if you are looking for a job that is not the right one for you, so one of the best tips you can take is to ensure that the job you seek is right for you in every way.
If you don't, you'll really get frustrated, especially if you are seeking a change of direction.
Succeeding With Your Interview Tactics
Once you've landed a job interview, in the perfect job you've been looking for (remember that it's vital that you seek the right job), it's time to get smart and get ahead of the pack of other job hungry candidates.
Whether you have a straight face-to-face interview or it's a phone call to thin out the candidate group, there is a way to go about an interview that gets results.
So, how do you do that? Here are the top 5 ideas to help you:-
1) Build a small list of example experiences that you have had and link them to the job you are going for
2) Be prepared to talk about these experiences positively and about what you did personally
3) Make a good impression by engaging your interviewer in an informal conversation outside the interview if you can
4) Answer questions you are asked with information - remember this is for you to show your stuff and not be shy
5) Ask a few interesting questions to show you have an understanding of the job and/or organization
So there you have it, using and developing your job search skills to understand and then find the job you really want - then using great interview tactics to get the job on the day.
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