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Randon · 11 Mar 2025
Intern
QUESTION: What does it mean if an interviewer asks if you’re actively applying to other companies?? 🤔
Kanina sa interview, biglang tinanong ako: “Nag-apply ka na ba sa ibang company?”
If I say “Yes, madami na”, baka isipin nilang hindi ako interesado sa kanila. Pero kung “Dito lang po”, baka naman isipin nilang hindi ako proactive.
Ano ba talaga gusto nilang marinig?? Ano safest na sagot dito?
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Community User · 15 Mar 2025
Founder
I'll answer it this way: "Yes, I am actively applying to a lot of companies right now where I believe my knowledge and skills are relevant, and one of those companies is your company. Just because I am applying to other companies doesn't necessarily mean I am not interested in what you can offer. One thing I have learned in this job hunting experience is that, keeping your hand open is the only key to grabbing the first opportunity that will come my way."
Hope it helps!
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Marco · 11 Mar 2025
Nursing Staff
eto sagutan ko palagi, "Yes, i have active applications but i'm highly interested for the opportunity here in this company for i find this company is fit with my skills & career growth" maging honest ka lang na positive parin basta ganyan pag interview always answer professionally kasi alam din ng mga hr na di ka lang sa isang company nag-aaplya gusto lang nila matansya kung pasok ba schedule mo sa application process nila
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David · 25d ago
Information Technology Executive
Hi! I think the interviewer is just trying to gauge your level of interest and how serious you are about the position. A safe answer could be something like, 'Yes, I’ve applied to a few companies, but I’m very interested in this role because [mention specific reasons related to the job or company].' This shows you’re exploring options, but still interested in what they have to offer. 😊
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James · 11 Mar 2025
Marketing Staff
hirap din ako sa tanong na yan as a fresh grad kasi ayaw ko naman sumagot na parang desperado na ako Kahit desperado na talaga ako 😅 kaya i search online at sagot lagi to answer yes i'm actively applying tapos hahaluhan mo ng mas interested ka sa company nila ganun along the line kaya minememorize ko nalang ibang interview questions
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Nina · 11 Mar 2025
Customer Service Specialist
Ang tip saken wag maging honest palagi, kung employed ka pa at naghahanap ng work wag ka daw aamin na employed ka pa kasi ayaw yun ng hirers pag ganyan naman always answer na yun lang current only application mo and will wait for a response muna before applying muna sa iba pero ang totoo marami ka ng applications pero iisipin kasi nila highly interested ka sa kanila kaya parang mind games lang yan
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Desmond · 25d ago
Content Moderator
Don’t stress about it too much! Most interviewers just want to see that you’re exploring your options, but also taking their job seriously. You could say something like, 'Yes, I’m actively applying, but what really excites me about this opportunity is [insert reason related to the job or company].' It’s okay to be honest, as long as you show why you’re interested in them. 😊
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Lara · 18d ago
English as A Second Language Instructor
If it were me I'd say: "I'm keeping my options open as I explore other opportunities where my knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) can contribute to the company's growth and overall success."
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Randon · 11 Mar 2025
Intern
Di ko inexpect ma featured post ako dito pero thank you sa mga tips & advice sa comments
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Ezekiel · 25d ago
Marketing Manager
They just want to know how active you are in your job search. If you say you’re applying to other places, it’s okay, but follow it up with why this specific job excites you. Maybe something like, 'Yes, I’ve applied to a few roles, but I feel that your company’s focus on [mention a company value or mission] really aligns with what I’m looking for.' That way, you seem proactive, but still show your interest in them.
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R'Andrew · 16d ago
Freelance Audio Transcrip
Yes lang ang sagot sabsy sabihin mo, I don't just randomly apply, I ensure that I would be able to give a positive contribution to the role.
Yan lang wag na masyadong ma bulaklak hehe
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