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Question 15 of 40 for our SpaceX Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 40

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?

It's in the interest of your interviewer to avoid any hurdles or unnecessary difficulties when onboarding the candidate they deem the most desirable or qualified. Therefore, they want to ensure you aren't restricted from working with them. Carefully review your employment contract to ensure nothing will hold you back from seizing this opportunity before accepting the interview. If there are any issues in this regard, exhibit transparency early on to see if there is any potential workaround.

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How to Answer: 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?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a SpaceX job interview.

  • 15. 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?

      What You Need to Know

      It's in the interest of your interviewer to avoid any hurdles or unnecessary difficulties when onboarding the candidate they deem the most desirable or qualified. Therefore, they want to ensure you aren't restricted from working with them. Carefully review your employment contract to ensure nothing will hold you back from seizing this opportunity before accepting the interview. If there are any issues in this regard, exhibit transparency early on to see if there is any potential workaround.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "I am under a non-compete contract with Company ABC; however, it specifically states that I cannot share any trade secrets or recruit any of their current employees. There is nothing in the contract hindering me from joining SpaceX."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      If you are not under a non-compete contract: Example

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

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Mechanical Engineer Example

      "There are no bounds placed upon me from my previous employer. I am free to transition to a new role at my leisure."

      Written by Joseph Murphy on November 4th, 2022

      Manufacturing Engineer Example

      "I am not bound by any such contract at the moment and am perfectly free to accept this role if offered. I appreciate you checking on that before we got too far along the process though."

      Written by Timothy Cannon on November 18th, 2022