Department of Justice Mock Interview
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Question 15 of 30
Are you interviewing with anyone else?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
If asked this question during your interview, your interviewer is likely looking to see if you have any other prospects and any sort of timeline you're under to find a position. They're also curious about where they scale on your job wishlist. Job hunting is a numbers game. They don't expect you to put all your eggs in one basket. But they also don't want to hire someone who is just looking for any job or hire someone who might agree to join their organization, only to leave a few days later for a better opportunity. They need assurances that you ideally want to work for them.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Honesty is the best policy. Talk with the interviewer about your search so far and let them know that a role with them is at the top of your wishlist. Keep an organized folder with every customized resume and cover letter you've submitted to each position you're interviewing for. They'll have something similar for all the applicants they've interviewed with. Have tabs separating your notes for each interview, with a breakdown of the pro and cons of each employer. Detail, for your eyes only, what each of them could offer. Having this with you will exude yourself as an organized professional taking all your prospects seriously. It could likewise put a bit of fire under the hiring manager if they're aware you're actively looking. This will help market you as a viable candidate.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I've never been the type of person who puts all of their eggs in one basket. I am interviewing with several companies, with a few more scheduled this week, and am comparing each one I've interviewed with to see how well they align with my goals and objectives. I feel as if I am honing in on some of the most viable jobs. I'm interested in finding the right lasting fit."
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