[mooreds]

> Are people not allowed to be looking at other companies at the same time?

Of course. But I think if you can think of some reason that you are interested in this company (beyond "I need a job") that is going to help you stand out.

You don't need to pretend that working for this company is your life's dream, but a reason will show you have done some work and are excited to be a team member.

Examples include:

* I like the variety of consulting (for a consulting company)

* I really want to work more with Ruby on rails, because I have done so in the past and enjoyed it.

* What you are doing in the industry is exciting because I think webhooks are foundational and undifferentiated, but hard to get right (for a webhooks company)

Etc etc.

Don't gush, just show a modicum of interest and research.