What other Companies are you Interviewing with? | Are you Actively Interviewing? | Best Answer
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In this video I discuss the question "What other Companies are you Interviewing with? | Are you Actively Interviewing? | Best answer", variations on this question: where else are you interviewing, what types of jobs have you applied for, are you applying for other positions, what other opportunities are you considering, recruiter, what recruiters are looking for, a candidate with no issues, an opportunity to say you’re interested or excited about this job, a chance to justify a long work gap, never disclose names or company names, organization names, if they like you, they might speed up, or accommodate, recruiters always want you to tell them everything, the reasoning it will be good for you. Recruiters are not your friends, and answering your questions.
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In poker terms your explanations makes perfect sense.. the less information they have, the more mistakes they can make 🤣🤣🤣
It is helpful, but I think it depends on the position, for example I am a Senior Web Developer and with my skillset I can pretty much pick my job where I live. So if I say I am Interviewing with multiple companies, i will get very competitive offers or even get asked what they would need to offer me to work with them.
Why are these questions any of their business? You are looking for a job, you have a right to your privacy in how you do that.
I know but if you say “that’s personal” it seems like you’re either hiding something or you ARE being interviewed by others.
Completely agree. This is a negotiation. Recruiters are not your enemies. But they are definitely not your friends. Negotiate. Safe answers are the best.
As a manager, I interviewed a candidate who told us that they already had an offer from another company. We learned this from the candidate at their first contact with our recruiter. That information did light a fire under us to interview the candidate quickly and decide quickly. We loved the candidate, hired them, and they are still with the company 4 years later.
So I think the right way to answer this question is very dependent upon the situation.
Remember though, this can also be a ploy or tactic.
The other way to see this, if you are asked this question and you tell them you already have an offer. It shows them that you are valuable, you are not just in a process.. you have a job offer. Yet you still go to this interview which means you are still interested in what they have to offer and you have nothing to lose.
Funny how recruiters don't accept honesty well.
I hate living on planet earth....why does everything have to be so damn difficult????
Holy crap, I just remember that YEARS ago, I was asked where else I was applying to and they asked me to give them a list of the companies I was applying to.. I am almost ashamed to say that, but I think I was so nervous and still inexperienced in the interview process, that I really compiled a list and.. gave it to them.
Crazy, if I think about it now..
This channel is pure gold, why the hell did i not find it earlier
Totally agree with you.
If you provide me a list of the names of all of the people you are interviewing for this position, I will disclose who I am interviewing with.
LMAO
With details to their LinkedIn profile…
😊😊
But from my experience, I know a friend told one company that he got one offer already in an interview, and the company got interested straight away and beat the offer he already got. So it worked well for him..
wow i just had an important interview and i botched this question, then this is immediately in my recommended
When I get this question, I typically deflect. Companies will sometimes hold out so that if you are not off the market after some time, they can lowball. I at most respond with I am casually fielding requests for interviews but focus more on the right fit as opposed to any fit. There question is always, "What determines the right fit?" which allows me to speak slightly on my skillset, desire for internal growth, and work-life balance. Like relationships, most businesses don't want someone that no one else wants. The key here is being vague and pivot into other questions that you are well prepared to field.
No need to apologize sire, there's nothing wrong with your information, you explained it in a well manner and I'm watching your videos to improve my personality for interviews. Thank you sire.
Once again, that was another great video. I answer this question with a 'Yes' however I tell the recruiter Im focusing on this job
Job hunting basically is a Squid Game .. 1 wrong moves and you’re dead.
Issue: explained.
My mind: blown.
The video: liked and saved.
Я не рекомендую так отвечать.
Вам надо ответить «КОНЕЧНО!»
100% agree with recruiters,are not your friends, they only speak to you if they can make money from you.
Fresh out of grad school I answered this question honestly. I had just interviewed with another company, but did not have an offer and did not know if I would get one. I admitted this while on an onsite interview, so last step in the process. The very next day I got a call from the HR recruiter offering me the job with $10,000 more than I wrote down on my salary expectations. I am hardly an expert, but if you don't currently have a job and just got a degree, than it there is something wrong if you AREN'T pursuing multiple opportunities.
If you don’t mind me asking, what field was this?
@@w.k7866 Essentially statistics, or crunching numbers with software to give recommendations to management.
I like your mentality of not giving everything to the recruiter, which is contrary to what a lot of other youtubers (recruiters), recommend. Unless they are going to be 100% transparent with you, you shouldn’t feel like the company knows everything about you and you know nothing about them.
I couldn't have put it better myself, Relax!
Told a recruiter of company X I am going through the final stages of a process with company Y, before the initial review with X, which I ultimately had. I thought that would make them act faster because, in all honesty, that second role/company is much better compared to company X. Should have watched this video before saying anything...
Too late to watch this. I said yes, and now there's no response. Sadly truth. I'll wait
Same here! In the same boat🛶
Ok...you are psychic - because I get asked, "So, how is your job search going?"....
But, lately I've been wondering what is the reason.
I needed this. Thanks!!!
I had success with saying yes I am interviewing at a similar stage in the interview process but I try to make it very clear that I really want THIS job and I lay out why in a similar fashion to how you have advised in past videos.
Thanks! Great explanation of what happens in the head of your opponent. I can only add that in my case I didn't get a job once I had told on the very last step that I was interviewing with other companies. Everything was just fine until I said these words. The big boss was like "wait, are you actively interviewing?". Since that moment he started to look like he is not interested anymore. Seems my statement hurt his feelings about his best company on the market.
Got it,. I'll never say yes to this question, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video
Very informative! Thanks for clarifying this matter!
I'm a software developer who is in demand, but I'm happy where I'm at, so I've been using a lot of your advice in reverse to weed out recruiters.
Hi, in what type of software? Can you give some advise to a newbie in what language someone should put an effort in learning because it is in demand by the market? Tha k you in advance
You outsmarted their outsmarting
@@BurninVinyl , C#, Javascript, Python could be a good to go, but maybe it is biased
I think most of your viewers, we appreciate the honesty of what you say. Thanks.
Wow I couldn’t have needed this at a better time. Thanks so much
Thank you! I hope yours uploading will be more often in this 2021 year.
I told them Yes and I got the offer immediately right after the first interview. I think it only works if you are the top performer in your industry. If you are new or still improving, pls say no. For example, when Lebron James or Kevin Durant is free agent in off season. Everyone and their mother knows various team is pitching their team to these stars. Make sure you are top performer. That's very important.
First class advice. This is a great channel !
We ALL know that Recruiters are NOT our friends. They look out for their own best interests
Great videos! They really help me out.
Your videos are excellent. My perspective as a CEO who hires people who most often are new to my industry: I'm always hoping that candidates will say "Yes, I'm applying to every shop in town, whether they are advertising or not, because I've realized that this is the sector for me and I'm determined to find a way in." This tells me a lot about their motivation and personality. If they say my company is the only place they have approached, it usually signifies a low level of commitment.
Thank you for this video!
I am in this current situation. It only took you 45 seconds to give an answer and you gave a detailed explanation for the rest of the video!
You are awesome my friend . excellent input
As always, valuable insight
Thank you Bill! No apology needed. You weren't rambling; every word you advised is appreciated. I'm in the final interview phase now where I may have 2 offers forthcoming soon--2 very different companies but both with recruiters. It's a good problem but I also want to be prepared and do it wisely. So glad I've subscribed. Your advice is only going to help me approach this situation more knowledgeably and comfortably.
You're amazing sire. Thanks for this topic because I have a long gap since my last job because of my health issues. So thank you for awareness about this ❤
Great video! Thank you
It's funny because I got that question and I answered honestly about it simply by saying who they are...and a call later from the company in afternoon that I got the job. Funny thing is that few of them were company's clients LOL.
I have to admit, this is an exception to the rule.
Your videos are so practical,, the answer to the same question can vary situation to situation. And you explain with so much clarity that what answer will fit which question and in what situation.. Your videos are really helpful..
That's an awesome video, very helpful. The kind of answers I wouldn't have come up with.
Hi Bill, i enjoy your videos a lot! 👏
Brilliant as usual
Fantastic video thank you 😊
great advice.
Kinda like, "are you dating other people?, Yes? Who????"
I was so wrong on this. Thank you!
thank you sir, very useful content
Honestly, you're the best.
You just explained the employee-employer struggle by the end of the video comrade
recruiters must have a very unique perspective of human nature....
Really like all your videos :)
This part scares me the most. Unfortunately I’ve told them both no because I thought it was a “gotcha” question 🤦🏽♀️. Like let’s trip her up.
I haven’t any offers yet, but I’m interviewing with 2 companies.
1st is nice, family business, more pay, but I have to travel between offices, and not the same level of benefits I currently have. So it almost feels like a draining job. But I can manage.
2nd is AMAZING and satisfies everything and I want that above all
However if I don’t get the amazing one, I will take the other one.
I’m just scared about jinxing it and opening my big mouth.
My current job is awful and has me sick.
You can flip this question and say...."Seems as though my skills and experience are in high demand b/c I get calls and emails every day for open available jobs..." this response exemplifies "early bird gets the worm...or, you snooze you loose..." if I'm interviewing w/ other co.'s then I have the leverage to get the job I want and salary I prefer when I get a double offer......I have more control...not them, that is how I see it although you have some good points. The answer should be: NUNYA!....nunya bidness...........!
Thanks for the great content Bill!
I really like the content and your way of delivering it
Also I have a question, when an interviewer asks if you have any questions, is it okay to ask what they dislike most about applicants and try to have a conversation that delivers the idea that you agree with what they think. I believe it would be beneficial if done correctly what do you think?
I should have watched these videos 15 years ago. :P
Thank you. I agree with you.They asked me ' Do you have any other offer?' I answered honestly. Which resulted after 3 interview and 20 email exchange. I was not selected.
"What other companies are you interviewing with?"
"No, Next Question!"
you got me 😂
I completely agree with you Bill.
I'd also add that if you answer "Yes", it shows that you don't have loyalty as well.
Thank you for the great video! Can you please make a video on what to do when the recruiter says that they will schedule an additional interview with the hiring manager, but they never get back. Is it expected that the applicant should get back to the recruiter or they not getting back is their way of saying no. Thank you in advance!!!
great video
Hi sir! May you make a video on when to add a university transcript to a job application and when not to add it? Thank you
Nice Advice Sir...
Awesome content. I have a question; why is it that recruiters hound people to apply for positions they're not qualified for, and then ask you to explain why you applied if you have no formal background in the industry the position is in?
I had someone ask me this and I was taken aback by the question, I just lied and said no. But I wish I would have told them it is of no concern to them since I don't work for them (also, the recruiter was terrible so I wouldn't have cared burning that bridge for the opportunity to tell her how terrible she was at her job).
If you are not paying the recruiter, the recruiter is not looking for your interests, but someone elses.
I feel like honesty is the best policy with this question. This helps the recruiter understand their timeline with hiring people including yourself. It's not necessarily trying to show you're in demand. It's just business ethics. Everyone understands that you're applying for multiple jobs during a job search. You don't have to give details. Just state that yes you are in the interview process or whatever with other companies. You never want to get hired by being deceitful and hiding details. You might get hired but you can also get fired.
I was interviewed by a company last Monday, they asked me this question and I actually told them the truth, they are the only ones I was actively interviewing at that time. 2 days later I was interviewed by another company and today I got hired (in like 5 days, really quick) and the other company called me for a second interview. How can I tell the first company I got hired without sounding like a liar? In my area I wouldn’t want to burn any bridges.
But why does the recruiter needs to know? I mean, it won't define my capabilities, right? I'm a software programmer by the way.
"Are you dating anyone else?"
I have applyed with diffrent consultant companys, sins they sit on similar assignments and even have same costumers it is benefishal to say yes here so not 2 diffrent consultant company send your cv to the same customer.
Exactly the problem I’m having.Been out of work 2 years from a car wreck!!!!!what to do and say?
After watching a few videos from different channels and combining it all with my experience, I can say it's definitely a complex and definitely situational question.
On the surface, it's a dumb question too: most every candidate with a minimum of experience will be sending resumes and applying left and right. Recruiters know that, so when they ask the question, it's primarily to their own benefit, and I agree that asked earlier or later can serve entirely different purposes.
It's basically a question that introduces risk in the recruiter's equation: introduce risk too early and a recruiter may think they could be wasting their time. Which is very relevant to someone evaluating potentially dozens of candidates. Once the interest in the candidate goes beyond them, however, it becomes a different story, and the risk potentially morphs into urgency beneficial to the candidate.
Still, tricky, but I think it's important to recognize that mutability. Thanks for contributing your perspective and logic.
*PS:* The _what_ companies question is completely irrelevant and should be deflected or replied to with minimal detail.
Interesting.
Seems like all the "negatives" for the employer, like having to offer more compensation, turn out to br positives for the employee. Its not like theyre interviewing just one potential employee, and after all, lets be real, its almost always about the compesation and opportunity the emoyer offers that makes the potential employee become an active employee in the company
Clearly I am looking into other opportunities but, the status of those efforts should not impact our discussions.
This guy is a BOSS....(pun intended)
Wonder if you have some kind of playlist which includes all your interview related videos so I can download them and listen while running? Thanks.
Well, my edited videos are here: ruclips.net/p/PLO4kDC0EWkeCqHTWtVlHsMQyYSes7hMCD
However, there's no master list. Perhaps something I should do. In the meantime, there are several playlists of my different types of videos here: ruclips.net/user/TheCompaniesExpertplaylists
Interesting
"massaging the truth" 🤣
If you are interviewing for investment banking or public accounting and you say no to this question you are immediately eliminated.
Why would PwC hire you if E&Y or D&T won’t even interview you?
Source: personal experience
Lmao
Hey Bill,
I've applied to a job which has requirements fitting to my experience and shortly after submission, I've received an email from reruiting manager. So far every light seems green, however
company I applied to is in EU where my work permits and visa's will be a showstopper for my migration. In this scenario, if they ask this question above, should I say no and give them time to search for a candidate which has same qualities and has work permit in their region, or should I rush them a bit?
Thanks and regards
btw, I'm shocked how much effect your videos make. Kudos to you💪
If you do answer no, wouldn't that also indicate that you are desperate because you have nobody else you are targeting?
@@laisamarques and see I think of the opposite. Basically if you are only applying for one job you are clinging on that one opportunity to work out, and if it doesn't you are screwed. And essentially you are letting them know that they are the ones who will make or break things with you.
Whereas, if you have several jobs you are applying to you have more options to choose from. And so letting them know that you have other potential suiters let's them know you have desirability from other companies.
@@polsenOO7 this is a good point, maybe instead of saying no, you expand and elaborate a little like what he is saying in the video. "None yet, I recently just started getting into the job search routine". But then again
I am not too sure, you have a valid point
@@scarfacen8459 the point I was making is that if you let an employer know they are the only ones viaing for your sole attention, that gives them more power here. And this can come in the form of not getting back to you sooner, or undercutting you as far as salary.
The way I see it, I believe you can say that you are applying for other jobs (and you should). Plus you don't want to say anything that you think they might like. People can sniff out the obvious and if someone can tell you are lying that is always a slippery slope that ends in disaster.
if i am being interviewed for a job should i apply for another role within the same company whilst the results of my interview is pending?
are you looking for a job actively or casually? is more common. same logic follows?
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The comments are hilarious.
How would I answer "What type of role could you definitely not work in and why?". This question seems like a trap, every answer I think of isn't good!
Look at a job description and pick the opposite. For example, a sales job, probably being on your own in a cubicle would not be the best for you. Give an example as well, e.g. when I studied for exams, I did better when I was with friends rather than on my own.
It’s just to show that you know your strengths and that they are aligned with the job you are interviewing for.
With tricky questions, keep them short and redirect them to discussing the current position.
@@IncredibleMet thanks!
@@peachyspalace No worries. I have binge watched The Companies Expert's videos before my interview.
It helped script out answers but understanding his approach to interviews that definitely was the major advantage.
Hey again Bill, I just got a call from a company and been ask to attend a second interview, this time with the president, along with the management team. I applied for a supervisor position at a mid-size company. What should I expect from the president and what would be your advices ? Thanks again ! Luke.
@@Chris-es3wf That means 9 out of ten, you are finalised, and you put it very correctly that is a rubber stamp moment.
Just show them respect and commitment, and you will bag it.
I was interviewed by a hiring manager on Monday this week. I kept in mind your ethos of giving maximum time on discussing the role and how well I am suited for it.
I was asked if I applied elsewhere and I ignored the question as it was asked together with 2 other questions.
"Do you have any active apppications?" i dont know why they ask this... -_-
or this silently mean your are eliminated from the selection?