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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am in the process of exploring opportunities at companies that appeal to me; however, I am choosy about where my applications go. I am very excited about this particular opportunity and look forward to the next round of interviews."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have been passively seeking a new role for the past few weeks. I am putting feelers out there, but it needs to be a position where I can see a long-term fit, like this one!"

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am applying to other jobs, and am actively interviewing. I do have a strong interest in your role and am wondering what your timeline looks like for the next round of interviews?"

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have put out a few application the past couple of days and expect to be getting some calls in the next day or so. There are a lot of retail opportunities open this time of year."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"It's safe to say that it's a candidate's market right now, with so many available opportunities. With that said, I am only applying to the best roles with companies with which I can grow. I look forward to further discussing your opportunity here at Company ABC."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have not applied to any other roles at this time but will be taking a closer look at other openings in the next few days. When I heard there was a position open with your district I had to jump on the opportunity to apply!"

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
The interviewer would like to know if they will need to compete with other companies when it comes to hiring you. It always puts a little bit of fire under the hiring manager if they are aware that you are actively looking for a new position. Tell the interviewer about your search so far without disclosing every single detail.

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"I am keeping an eye out for viable positions. Although I am not in the final stages with any other company, I am actively seeking a new position."

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