Closing the interview
It is recommended that an explicit conclusion be provided at the end of the interview. A
number of points may be covered by the lead interviewer to bring the meeting to an end.
Specifically, the lead interviewer should:
Provide a clear signal of the end of the interview;
Provide an opportunity for the applicant to ask questions and for the board to
respond;
Explain the next steps in the appointment process and the approximate time frame;
Collect the interview questions and notes from the applicant;
Remind the applicant not to discuss the interview questions with anyone; and
Thank the applicant for participating in the interview and escort them out of the room.
The interview questions and related documents, as well as the applicant’s responses,
are protected materials and should be handled and stored according to
departmental/agency guidelines.