is it ok to tell the interviewer that you have interviewd for other companies and some ....?

First of all, congratulations on making the finalist interview stage at four companies! It is perfectly fine to let your future employer know you are in the midst of the interviewing process with other companies. (They may ask this in the interview. You do not have to disclose the names of the companies.) You can also offer this piece of information toward the end of the interview as an aside.

Being in a competitive situation (multiple offers) can actually be to your advantage, because the company knows they will need to generate a competitive package. It can also speed up their offer process if they know you are in the final rounds with other companies. However, remember, a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. I would go through with all the final interviews at the four companies. Appear professional and enthusiastic for all 4 positions. Send thank you notes/emails to follow up. Then wait patiently.

When you actually receive a WRITTEN offer (very important) from the company you want and you accept it, then you can politely let the other companies you are declining their offers. If for some reason (and this does happen) that you receive offers from the other 3 before the "star" company, you can usually negotiate 72 hours to 1 week to think over the offer. Then hopefully, the "star" offer will come in. At that point, you can also let the "star" company that you have received some other offers, when do they think they will respond in kind? Good luck! It's nice to be in your position!

OK, so you have been interviewing. They know that...or could guess that. Certainly, it isn't a surprise to a company that is interviewing you.

But you're further along in the process with companies that aren't your #1. I think that is something that should be out in the open--but only with the #1 company! Perhaps you bring it up by asking the #1 company what their timeframe is to make their decision--and ask them what the next step is. If they ask "why" tell them that you believe an offer is coming from another company, but you prefer the #1 company.

Don't tell any companies that THEY aren't your #1. If you get a job offer from one that you find OK (but not #1), you can drag it out a little. Ask them if they'll be mailing you an offer letter. Tell them you want to review the deal with your dad/mom...and you need a couple days to do that.

And if you get an offer before #1 is ready, call them and tell them you want to work for them, but need to know by ___.

The only thing I want to stress is: don't throw a job away with #2 in hope that #1 will come through.

I would still go through with all companies until an offer is made. Then once an offer is accepted I would tell them that you have accepted another postion. If the "lower" company offers first you can ask to think about if for a couple of days. Meantime, hopefully your other choice companies will make an offer.

I would under NO circumstance tell them they are not at the top of my list, or are unimportant. That would be a sure way of getting your resume a one way ticket to the garbage in the furture. They wouldn't even consider you for future possiblities.

Absolutely!

It lets them know that other companies are interested in you, so if they want you, they better make you an offer.

I wouldn't say "contribute my skills to you." I would just let them know that you are most interested in working for them and tell them a simple reason why. Keep it short and sweet.

Good luck!

for the duration of an interview a potential corporation in many circumstances they'll ask you what profits you're finding for. devoid of seeming desperate, it incredibly is the kiss of death to "incredibly need this activity", answer with the help of asserting "it incredibly is complicated to place a value in considered one of those threat" then placed the ball back interior the employers court with the help of asking "what is going industry fee is for considered one of those place?" If the respond is passable, dont say something extra approximately it, ask yet another question "is there scientific or dental or 401k?" or "whilst have been you finding for somebody to start?" If the respond isn't passable then courteously thank them for their time, and be sure to shake palms for inner maximum touch, it incredibly is important. wish this facilitates and robust success!

It is ok to tell them where you are at with your job search. That way they are aware that other companies are also interviewing you and there is competition!

If they ask -- then yes it is ok to tell them.

If you really really want to tell them this. -- then when they ask you "how are you" Just tell them -- "oh, this week was really busy with all the interviews and now i have to come back to some of them...." or something like that.

Yes let them know, they may offer you more money because of this thinking you may get a better offer and they want to hire you.

It's certainly appropriate to tell them that you have other opportunities that you are pursuing. I wouldn't lose your negotiating edge by indicating that they are your first choice quite so early in the game.

Good luck.

I wouldn't volunteer the information, but if they ask directly, then it's okay.