--- title: "Successfully wrapping up your job interview | Actual group" description: "The last impression is essential. Discover how to ask the right questions, greet the recruiter, and follow up on your application." canonical_url: "https://www.actualgroup.com/en/blog/comment-bien-conclure-un-entretien-d-embauche" locale: en meta: "og:description": "The last impression is essential. Discover how to ask the right questions, greet the recruiter, and follow up on your application." "og:title": "Successfully wrapping up your job interview" --- [Advice](https://www.actualgroup.com/en/blog/category/advice) # **How to successfully conclude a job interview?** July 6, 2026ยท4 min read [Advice](https://www.actualgroup.com/en/blog/category/advice) *The conversation is going well, and you congratulate yourself on having prepared for your job interview. Suddenly, the recruiter glances at their watch, closes their notebook, and asks if you have any questions. The job interview is coming to an end. This is a key moment: the last impression you will make. There's no question of letting your guard down! While not everything hinges on the final minutes, the end of an interview can still tip the scales in your favor! We share a few tips and tricks to avoid missteps and conclude your job interview on a positive note!* ## Asking the right questions "Do you have any questions?" It's an essential question that almost always concludes a job interview. Seize the opportunity to prove your motivation to the recruiter, but also to make sure the job is right for you! This is the moment to ask for clarification, follow up on a topic discussed during the interview, or bring up another subject you care about. This could include questions about the position, the company, the team, or career progression within the company, for example. > **Tip:*** Avoid asking questions that show a lack of preparation or listening during the interview (job mission, company values, etc.). If you really don't have any questions, summarize the interview concisely (without repeating everything) by emphasizing a point you particularly liked.* ## Preparing for the next steps This Q&A session should also allow you to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process. Make sure your interviewer has all the necessary information about you. Ask what they think of your profile and whether it seems to match the position. Find out when they expect to get back to you. > **Tip:*** Don't linger. If you feel the recruiter doesn't want to elaborate or if things get a bit hesitant, be proactive. Thank your interviewer for meeting with you, confirm your interest in the position, and remind them that you remain at their disposal for any additional information.* ## Don't let your guard down and remain courteous Even if you feel you had the final word, don't get up from your seat before your interviewer! Doing so shows a lack of courtesy. Likewise, don't check your mobile phone, your calendar, etc. Your behavior matters until you have left the building. Avoid rushing. Stand up calmly. Take your time, without lingering, to pack up your things. Leave the office with a simple but genuine farewell to your interviewer. If they offer to walk you out, thank them and take the opportunity to chat about more informal topics while staying positive. In a video conference, the same rules apply: don't leave the meeting precipitously. Take the time to thank your interviewer and say goodbye, and ideally wait for them to end the call rather than abruptly cutting off the camera. > **Tip:*** Remember that your behavior, body language, and words will be observed and analyzed from your arrival to your departure by everyone you cross paths with. So stay polite to everyone and alert from start to finish.* ## Following up on your application On the same day or the next, you can send a thank-you email to the recruiter and provide any additional information requested during the exchange. After that, be patient. If you haven't heard back by the expected date, wait 1 or 2 days and send the recruiter a short message reiterating your motivation for the position. If you don't know the response timeframe, it is reasonable to wait one week to 15 days after the interview before following up with the recruiter by phone or email. > **Tip:*** There's no need to send repeated messages if you don't get an answer. You would only bother the employer and come across as overly persistent. If you're told a decision hasn't been made yet, ask when you can call back.* Even if you feel the job interview went well, don't stop your job search. Keep applying to cover your bases, but also because you might just find a position that suits you even better! 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