Are you applying for a job with any of our competitors?
The interviewer asks if you are applying for a job with any of their competitors to better understand your job search and career goals. They may also want to gauge your interest and commitment to their company. It's important to answer honestly and positively, emphasizing your specific interest in the position with Reckitt. Remember to be professional and diplomatic in your response, showing that you are respectful of their concerns and focused on the opportunity at hand.
"Yes, I have applied to various roles within the consumer products industry and am currently interviewing with one other company. My primary interest is with Reckitt Benckiser because your products align perfectly with my expertise. Your overall philosophy on everything from corporate expansion to sustainability meshes well with my values."
"Yes, I am active in my search and previously have interviewed with two of your local competitors. With one, I have advanced to a second interview. With the other, I participated in a telephone interview just yesterday. With that said, I am most interested in this role with Reckitt Benckiser. This position best fits my education and experience, and your corporate values of responsibility, ownership, entrepreneurship, achievement, and partnership describe the environment in which I believe I'd be most successful."
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Anonymous Answer
I have applied to a variety of roles in the hope to get a placement for next year, however, I feel like I would be making a real difference at Reckitt because your products are making a true difference in people's lives, and I align my values with your companies, of having ownership, spotting opportunities where new innovations can help improve peoples lives and delivering products at a fast but controlled pace.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a solid response. Employers always like to hear that they are your first choice, so feel free to add that here. For example, "Although I am applying to numerous roles, Reckitt Benckiser is my first choice because ___________________."
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