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

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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 currently exploring opportunities with other organizations or similar roles. At this time, I am not at the offer stage but will keep you apprised should that change."

Rachelle Enns

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 do have an interview on the books next week as a third, final round interview. I much prefer the sound of your role; however. If you and I can successfully progress over the next week or so I can certainly consider delaying an offer."

Rachelle Enns

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 incredibly choosy about my next move, and I value your organization head and shoulders above all others. Right now, you are the only company for which I have applied. I am not looking for a new position because I have to, but because I believe the time is right for me to expand my horizons, which aligned perfectly with this current opening."

Rachelle Enns

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 interviewing with a couple of other companies, but I am not yet in the offer stage. Could you share with me your timeline?"

Rachelle Enns

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 often have my eye on new opportunities, but at this time, your position was the only one that has genuinely caught my eye. Are you looking to find your candidate soon or is your timeline and interview process lengthy?"

Rachelle Enns

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.

"At this time, I have two other schools who are engaging me in their process. With that said, I have been very clear with the interviewers to let them know that I am not looking to make a move until September. I am interested in each role for a unique reason and will not just take the first offer that comes my way. This decision will be one full of thought and discernment."

Christine Pasqueretta

Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.

The interviewer wants to gauge better if their hiring timeline fits with your current schedule. Your answer will determine if they continue to engage with you, based on their timing and needs.

If you are actively interviewing: "Yes, I am very active in my search and have had multiple invitations to interview. Currently, I am in the second interview stage with one company and third interview stage with another."

If you are not interviewing with other companies: "I just started my search, so I am not in final interviews with any other company. I am aggressively seeking, however."

Christine Pasqueretta

Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.

"Yes, I am very active in my search and have had multiple invitations to interview. Currently, I am in the second interview stage with one company and third interview stage with another."

Anonymous Answer

I am currently exploring opportunities with other organizations, and as I have worked abroad, my network is also helping me with job opportunities.

Rachelle's Feedback

It's great that you show there are other options (may put a fire under the hiring team!) however, be sure to end with a statement of interest. I have added an example, below.

"I am currently exploring opportunities both locally, and abroad as my network is strong. I enjoy the sound of your role, so if we continue to progress over the next week or two, I would like that very much."

Anonymous Answer

Yes, I am actively interviewing with one other company. I have an interview with them this week.

Alexandra's Feedback

Good answer.

Anonymous Answer

I am currently in the first stage with another company, and I am aggressively searching as well.

Rachelle's Feedback

This would be a great opportunity to ask the interviewer what their hiring timeline looks like, as well as confirm why you are interested in this particular role. I have provided an example below.

"I am currently in the first stage of interviews with another company and am aggressively looking for a new opportunity. Could you share with me your hiring timeline for this role? I am very keen on this opportunity because (give your reasoning)."

Anonymous Answer

Yes, I am very active in my search, and I have had multiple interviews with different companies. Also, I'm in the second and third stages with 2 of them.

Cindy's Feedback

Good. It's important to be honest about the course of your search; however, is this the opportunity you're most interested in? Why?

Anonymous Answer

I have received a lot of interest in my resume and attended several interviews during my job search. My previous employer asked me back on a contract basis, but at the last moment, the project was canceled and will be replaced with another product. That opportunity is still an open possibility.

Cindy's Feedback

Good! Is this position more appealing? Is it a better choice? You may want to add information that allows the interviewer to gauge your interest.

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Telephone Interview Questions

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

30telephone Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me a little bit about yourself.

2.Why did you apply for this position?

3.How many years experience do you have in your field?

4.When would you be available to start?

5.What is your long-range career objective?

6.What are the top duties in your current position?

7.Why are you looking for a new position?

8.What do you know about this position?

9.What is the most important thing you are looking for in your next company?

10.Are you actively interviewing with other companies? Are you close to offer stage with anyone?

11.Our company is looking for a team member with flexible work hours. Are you able and willing to work overtime, as needed?

12.Would your current employer be willing to provide a reference for you?

13.I'm interested in knowing more about the type of work you are seeking, and your ideal workplace culture. What is your ideal position at this time?

14.Briefly walk me through your work history. Please include why you left each position listed on your resume.

15.What would you change about your current role, if you could?

16.You have a few gaps in your resume. Can you explain these?

17.Tell me more about your post-secondary education. Are you interested in expanding your education, or gaining any other certifications?

18.After reviewing our job description, are there any required skills listed that you feel you are lacking?

19.How do you feel this position would fit in with your long term career goals?

20.All of our candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?

21.Where did you find our job posting?

22.We are quickly moving into second interviews. What is your availability like over the next few days?

23.Tell me one valuable skill that you are currently working on.

24.What challenges are you looking for in a position?

25.Are you willing to travel?

26.Describe a typical work day in your current role.

27.Tell me one thing about yourself that is not on your resume.

28.When was the last time you helped out a coworker?

29.How does this position fit your long-term career plans?

30.What type of manager do you best work with?