What to say to "Are you interviewing somewhere"?

[Bluenose]

I am not sure what to say if Agent or interviewer asks "Are you interviewing somewhere?

So far I have said No because agent wouldnt consider anyone who may not be available during the interview process.Is it true?

But what to say if interviewer asks the same question.would you say the truth so he wont delay in making decision?

I politely decline to answer the question unless it was at the place where the agent wants to play you at or you are in a very time limited situation.

Lots of this going on at the minute (asking about interviews) as many agents not done much business in Oct/Nov. end of year is here and its all getting a bit desperate. They won't tell you that of course but that's the underlying theme.

[Eirikur]

Always say yes (but never where) Say you have one or two phone interviews planned but nothing in a final stage yet. This means you're not at risk of being take of the market immediately and also you're sought after.

[psychocandy]

So where'd NLUK go on this thread? Not actually realising I'm not wrong here has he? ;-)

[LondonManc]

Stock answer, no matter how far along you are with other applications:

"I'm in for a couple of roles elsewhere but not heard anything firm yet. Yours sounds the most interesting...."

[psychocandy]

Stock answer, no matter how far along you are with other applications:

"I'm in for a couple of roles elsewhere but not heard anything firm yet. Yours sounds the most interesting...."

Yep spot on.