Are you currently interviewing with any of our competitors? Why do you want to work for Alvarez & Marsal over any of our competitors?
Every interviewer wants to know that you are specifically interested in their company. One way you can show your keen interest is by discussing howAlvarez & Marsal stands out to you, ahead of their competitors. If you asked whether you are interviewing with their competitors or not, you should answer in a direct but diplomatic way.
"I am actively interviewing; however, I am using strong discretion when it comes to the next step in my career. I do understand that some of your competitors are hiring and the positions are competitive. My deciding factor is on the corporate culture and overall reputation of the company. From what I can see, Alvarez & Marsal stands out from the rest when it comes to employee engagement and client satisfaction."
"I have just started my search and have applied to a limited amount of companies. Rather than sending out multiple applications, I have chosen to be very targeted in my search. I want to work for Alvarez & Marsal because, while being a fast-moving and innovative organization, you still maintain old fashioned values. I appreciated that about your organization and would be very proud to be on your team."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I recently started looking for new opportunities and will be interviewing with several other companies. That being said, I am discretionary about my next career move and will only move for the right opportunity. The deciding factors include the corporate culture and overall reputation of the company, compensation, and growth opportunity. From what I can see, Alvarez & Marsal stands out from the rest when it comes to employee engagement, the quality of the people, and client satisfaction.
Amanda's Feedback
I like the sense of your confidence in this answer. However, this question is asking specifically if you're currently interviewing with other companies. Only answer in the affirmative if you have actual interviews set up. Make this answer more impactful by talking specifically about what you like about their approach to employee engagement, the caliber of the teams you'd work with, and how you know their clients are highly satisfied. Being more specific makes it clear that you really do want to work for them over a competitor.
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