Are you actively interviewing with other companies, and are you close to offer stage with anyone?

"I just started my search, so I am not in final interviews with any other company. I am aggressively seeking employment with a top aerospace company, but NASA is my first choice."

This question is typically asked in a NASA interview for two reasons. First, your interviewer wants to know how serious you are about the position at NASA. Secondly, the hiring process at NASA is known to take several months in some cases. Your answer to this question can help your interviewer understand your hiring timeline and open the door for an expectation-setting conversation if needed.

Want to know more about the hiring process and related timeline at NASA? Check out the a href"https://www.nasa.gov/careers/faq/'NASA Careers FAQ page/a for more information.

You can certainly discuss your search but avoid giving too many details. Give the interviewer enough to satisfy the question without revealing anything that might preclude you from moving forward in the interview process. Some mystery is okay here.