Many of our industry competitors have their employees under a non-compete contract. Are you bound by any non-compete contract with your current employer?

"I am under a non-compete contract with Company ABC; however, it states that I cannot share trade secrets or recruit any of their current employees. Nothing in the contract hinders me from joining BAE Systems plc."

"I am free to sign any offer letter that comes my way as there is no such contract with my current employer."

Remember to have the terms of your agreement with you during an interview. Be prepared to present the agreement if necessary during a late-stage interview.

"I was previously an intern here at BAE Systems. To my knowledge, I am not under any such contract and I believe I am free to accept any role here I am qualified for."