What’s a polite response when your first choice employer asks you if you’re in any other interview processes? “The role at your company meets all my criteria for my next job” is all I can think of. I would hope they won’t push for more info after this.

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"I am in process with other firms, but I'm being genuine when I say you are my top choice."

Can also add that "the only thing that would keep me from accepting and offer from you on the spot would be xyz" if you still have any reservations or want to put them on notice that just cause you want to join doesn't mean you will take a below market offer.

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I really like this response as well!

It’s better for them to think you are getting offers elsewhere. Otherwise if they think they are your only option, they will lowball you.

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I always say I have other interviews going on, keeps them on their toes

I don’t think so. When you’re looking for jobs, it ends when you accept something

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Sure I just don’t want them to think I will engage them in a bidding war

I mean...you're just being honest, I think that's okay. Why make them think they're the only one?

No I don’t want to discuss the topic at all. I have other options, I just don’t want to go down that rabbit hole. So was trying to cut off further questioning. And yes, this employer is my first choice among all options.

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