Expert shares the 'only answer' to give in job interview when asked one specific question

An expert in mastering job interviews has shared the perfect response to a common and tricky question interviewees face, but some are skeptical about the advice.

During an interview, when the discussion shifts to whether or not you're applying to other companies, it can be tempting to lie and say that you're not. However, this might end up not working in your favour.

Anna Papalia, an author and speaker, frequently offers her expertise on TikTok, guiding her million-strong audience through the interview process. She said: "When you're asked in an interview, 'Are you actively interviewing?' or, 'Are you interviewing anywhere else?', there is only one thing to say."

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Continuing, she says: "There is only one good answer to this question. This is the most important concept when it comes to job interviews so if you forget everything else I've ever taught you I want you to remember this one thing. The less you want it the more they want you.

"If in a job interview, you act as though you're desperate and you need this job and you want this position, it's going to pull them back a little bit. I can't explain it, it's humans, right? We want what we can't have. So the next time someone asks you 'are you actively interviewing, are you interviewing anywhere else? ' You say 'yes, I am actively interviewing'. And when they ask where, you say 'I would prefer to keep that confidential'."

She added: "If you're in final rounds with another company or multiple companies, you should let that be known in the interview process. Because the principle of scarcity applies. The less your skill set is available the higher the salary you can demand. Pro tip, have a