Q: What other opportunities are you considering at the moment?

A:

This is something of a sneaky question because there's no one right answer. If you are being courted by other employers, you become a more attractive candidate to the person who is interviewing you.

However, you can answer in several different ways, depending on your circumstances. If you are happily employed and only attending the interview because this is your dream job or a company that you have always wanted to work for, you can make this point.

If you are not currently working or you are actively looking to move from your current position, you might boost your appeal if you note that you are considering other opportunities. The less said about the detail, the better. Your interviewer may have a poor opinion of other companies in that industry or may make judgements about the sector you're considering working in.

NB: Recruitment consultants will usually ask this question and for a practical reason. They may (but only after asking your permission) introduce you to various companies as a potential candidate. They don't want to end up looking silly by introducing you to a company where you have already been interviewed.