5. Closing the Interview As an interview comes to a close, you will be asked whether you have any questions. Choose questions that help you gain information and that impress the interviewer with your thoughtfulness and interest in the position. You want to be happy with the position and the company, so use your questions to learn whether the job is right for you. Once you have asked your questions, end the interview on a positive note. Find out what action will follow, summarize your strongest qualifications, show your enthusiasm for obtaining the position, and thank the interviewer for the interview. Consider the scenario, and then answer the question. A friend of yours is interviewing for a position as a journalist for a popular newspaper. He has done his research and rehearsed his answers to possible questions. He asks for advice on how to close the interview on a positive note. What advice can you give him? Don't ask questions if you don't have any. ular Snip O Don't ask about the next steps in the application process. O Don't walk out of the room without shaking the interviewer's hand. What questions might you ask to learn more about the company? Check all that apply. How long do employees generally stay with the organization? May I meet the executive team? May I have a tour of the facilities? O What was your starting salary here