Concerning end of interview questions, one that I have used and that was well received is:
Do you have the necessary and sufficient information and insights from this discussion that will enable you to appropriately move forward?
I have fine tuned this question to meet the context of the interview. However, each and every time that I have used this question the answer has been – Yes.
Yes, in this context, is that the interviewer is both comfortable and committed to move forward. The implication is that if that is their verbalized mindset, then this maximizes the likelihood for a positive sent of continuing in the process actions.
My opinion is this is the singular objective of an interview – get the client committed to act. This sets them up to be mentally engaged, morally committed, professionally in agreement, and process oriented.
This should be a win-win for all of the stakeholders in this staffing process.
Not a bad return on investment for asking a professional question, don’t you agree?
cajrtodd
