How to End a Phone Interview

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Take the opportunity to ask your questions when the interviewer inquires.. Ask the interviewer to explain the next steps in the hiring process.. Reiterate to the interviewer that you're really excited about the position.

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Take the opportunity to ask your questions when the interviewer inquires.

Step 1

Take the opportunity to ask your questions when the interviewer inquires.

2

Ask the interviewer to explain the next steps in the hiring process.

Step 2

Ask the interviewer to explain the next steps in the hiring process.

3

Reiterate to the interviewer that you're really excited about the position.

Step 3

Reiterate to the interviewer that you're really excited about the position.

4

Review an offer from the interviewer if they make one.

Step 4

Review an offer from the interviewer if they make one.

5

Leave a good impression by ending the phone call professionally.

Step 5

Leave a good impression by ending the phone call professionally.

6

Thank the interviewer within 24 hours of the phone interview.

Step 6

Thank the interviewer within 24 hours of the phone interview.

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Let the candidate know if there is anything else you need from them.

Step 7

Let the candidate know if there is anything else you need from them.

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Ask the candidate if they have any questions for you.

Step 8

Ask the candidate if they have any questions for you.

9

Make an offer to the candidate if you want to hire them.

Step 9

Make an offer to the candidate if you want to hire them.

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Let the candidate know when they will hear back if you don't make an offer.

Step 10

Let the candidate know when they will hear back if you don't make an offer.

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End the phone call by thanking the candidate for their time.

Step 11

End the phone call by thanking the candidate for their time.

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