GoKawiilInterviewer describes closing feedback question used across 1,000+ interviews
A hiring manager who says they have conducted more than a thousand interviews describes a practice of ending each session by offering the candidate direct, opinionated feedback rather than leaving the exchange one-sided. They ask permission first, then detail both strengths and concerns, and invite other interviewers on the panel to do the same, turning the interview into a two-way conversation.
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This reflects a broader debate in hiring circles about improving candidate experience, since traditional interviews rarely give applicants insight into how they were perceived. Practices like this could, in the interviewer's view, help correct misunderstandings in real time and give candidates actionable input, though its adoption across companies remains anecdotal rather than standard practice.
- The technique involves asking permission before giving direct feedback at the end of an interview.
- The interviewer says they cover both positive points and concerns transparently.
- The approach aims to make interviews two-way rather than purely evaluative.
Source: mgrebler.substack.com — Mark Grebler, 2026-09-27
Published there as: “Real-time feedback: My closing move in every interview”
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