How to Answer “Is There Anything Else You Would Like Us to Know?”

The panel has finished its list. Someone closes the folder and asks, “Is there anything else you would like us to know?” Most candidates say no, smile and reach for their bag. That is a missed chance: it is the only point in the interview where you choose the topic.

This tutorial shows how to decide what to say in that slot, gives scripts for six common situations, and explains how this question differs from “Do you have any questions for us?”, which often comes just before or after it.

Why panels ask it

The question is rarely a trap. The Muse points out that many hiring managers are experts in their field rather than trained interviewers, and they ask it to give you room to mention something relevant they forgot to cover. The Communications Clinic adds a second reason: the panel is also checking whether you stayed engaged to the end and still want the job.

There is also a practical effect. Your final sentences are often the last thing the panel hears before it starts scoring and discussing you. A clear, short close is easier to remember than a hesitant “I think that’s it.”

What this question is not

• It is not “Do you have any questions for us?” That question is about what you need to learn. This one is about what they need to learn. If both come at once, answer this one first, then ask your questions.
• It is not a request for your whole story again. A full recap of your CV signals that you did not notice what the panel already heard.
• It is not the time for admin. Pay, leave and working hours belong in a later conversation unless the interviewer raised them first.

Step 1: Run a ten-second audit during the interview

You cannot plan this answer fully in advance, because it depends on what was and was not covered. What you can do is keep a mental (or written, if notes are allowed) list of three things while the interview is running:

1. Gaps: requirements in the job advert that nobody asked about. If the advert stressed supplier negotiation and every question was about reporting, negotiation is a gap.
2. Weak answers: any answer where you lost the thread, forgot the result, or picked a poor example.
3. Visible doubts: moments where an interviewer frowned, made a note, or asked a follow-up that suggested a concern (for example, about your notice period or your experience with a particular system).

When the question arrives, pick the single most important item. One strong point beats three rushed ones.

Step 2: Choose the type of answer

Step 3: Use a three-part shape

The Muse suggests acknowledging the conversation, adding what was missed or summarising, and then restating enthusiasm. In practice that becomes:

1. Bridge: one line that signals you are adding, not repeating. “We’ve covered a lot. There’s one thing I’d like to add.”
2. Point: the gap, correction or fact, with one piece of evidence.
3. Close: a sentence of interest and thanks.

Moore Norman Technology Center’s “call-back close” adds a useful final move: once you have expressed interest and briefly reviewed your qualifications, arrange a reason and a time to follow up.

Step 4: Adapt one of these scripts

All examples below are illustrative. Replace the details with your own and keep the length.

Filling a gap

“We didn’t get to supplier negotiation, which was in the advert. In my current role I renegotiated our two largest packaging contracts last year and moved both to quarterly pricing reviews. I’d be happy to talk through that in more detail at the next stage. Thank you, I’ve enjoyed hearing how the team is structured.”

Why it works: it names the gap, gives one concrete example and stops.

Correcting an earlier answer

“I’d like to go back to the question about a missed deadline. I gave you the situation but not the outcome. We delivered the revised report two days late, and I set up a weekly check-in with the data team that has kept us on time since. That’s the part I should have finished with.”

Why it works: panels generally respect a candidate who notices a weak answer and fixes it calmly. Keep it to the missing piece; do not re-tell the whole story.

Addressing a visible doubt

“I noticed some interest in the fact that I haven’t used your CRM. I’ve used two similar systems, and in my last move I was fully independent on the new one within my first month. I’d expect the same here, and I’m comfortable doing some preparation before a start date.”

Why it works: it names the concern without sounding defensive and answers it with evidence of how you learn, not a promise.

Everything was covered

“I think we’ve covered the main points. From what you’ve said about the reporting backlog, this is exactly the kind of work I enjoy, and I’d very much like to be considered. Thank you both for your time.”

Why it works: two sentences, one link to something the panel said, and a clear statement of interest.

A practical fact

“One practical point: my notice period is 30 days, and my current employer has already agreed in principle to a shorter handover if needed. I also hold a valid UAE driving licence, which I saw mentioned for site visits.”

Why it works: it removes an administrative question the panel would otherwise have to chase later. Only include facts you are sure of.

When you are not sure you want the job

“Nothing further from me, thank you. It’s been useful to hear about the role in detail, and I look forward to hearing about next steps.”

Why it works: it keeps the door open without overstating enthusiasm you do not feel. Decide after the interview, not in the room.

Step 5: Avoid the five common misfires

• The full replay. Restating your entire CV. The Muse warns specifically against over-detailed summaries.
• The hard sell. “You won’t find anyone better” or “I’m sure you’ll want to hire me” sounds like pressure, not confidence.
• The new worry. Introducing a problem the panel had not considered (“I should mention I’m not great with deadlines”) without a reason.
• The admin question. Using your last contribution on leave days or pay, which The Communications Clinic lists as a common mistake.
• The overrun. If the chair has signalled the time is up, keep it to one sentence.

Variations you may hear

• “Is there anything we haven’t asked that you think we should have?” Same answer: pick your strongest gap.
• “Anything you’d like to add before we wrap up?” Same structure, shorter.
• “Why should we choose you over the other candidates?” Different question. That one asks for a direct comparison of fit, and you should answer it directly rather than with an add-on.
• “Is there anything that would stop you accepting an offer?” Also different. Answer honestly about any real constraint, such as relocation timing.

Panels, video calls and graduate interviews

Panel interviews: look at the chair while you bridge, then briefly at each member as you close. If one panel member raised the doubt you are addressing, look at that person when you answer it.

Video interviews: internet lag can make you start speaking at the same moment as the interviewer. Pause for a beat after the question, and keep the answer slightly shorter than in person.

Graduate interviews: if your work experience is thin, this is a good place to add a project, society role or part-time job that showed a skill the panel cares about. Projects, societies and part-time work are also worth listing on your CV; the fresh graduate resume builder has sections for them.

Preparing in advance, even though you cannot script it

Before the interview, re-read the job advert and write down the three requirements you most want to be asked about, with one example each. Whatever the panel skips, you already have an answer ready. It also helps to check that your CV and the story you tell in the room match; if you are updating your CV at the same time, the resume builder lets you edit a version for each application. If the panel asked about anything on your CV that you struggled to explain, our answers to common resume questions may help before the next round.

Frequently asked questions

Is it acceptable to say “No, I think we’ve covered everything”?

It is acceptable but wasteful. If you genuinely have nothing to add, say so and then spend two sentences restating your interest and one reason you fit. The Communications Clinic lists a bare “no” with nothing more among the common mistakes at this point.

How long should my answer be?

Aim for 30 to 60 seconds. The panel has already heard most of your story, so this is a top-up, not a second interview. If you are correcting an earlier answer, the correction itself should take no more than three or four sentences.

Should I bring up salary here?

Usually not in a first interview. The Communications Clinic lists asking about pay, annual leave or working hours in your closing remarks as a common mistake, and Moore Norman Technology Center’s closing checklist says your questions should not be about salary. The exception is when the interviewer has already raised pay and you need to confirm a figure, or when you are at offer stage.

What if the question comes in the middle of the interview rather than at the end?

Treat it as a signal that the interviewer has finished a section. Add anything relevant to that topic only, and save your closing summary for the real end.

Can I mention a personal circumstance, such as a disability or a family commitment?

You can, but you are rarely required to, and the end of an interview is not the only place to do it. If you need an adjustment for a later assessment stage, a short, practical request (for example, extra time or a ground-floor room) is more useful here than a long explanation.

Sources

• How to Answer “Is There Anything Else You’d Like to Add?” (Interview Tips) (The Communications Clinic)
• How to Answer “Is There Anything Else You’d Like Us to Know?” (The Muse)
• Closing the Interview (Moore Norman Technology Center, Career Connection)