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Why do you want to leave your current
job?
"Why
do you want to leave your current job?"
There are many wrong answers to this question. Some of them include saying
things like, I hate my job, I hate the company, I'm not appreciated there, I
hate my boss, I'm sick of working there, etc. Basically, anything negative is a
bad answer. If you say something negative, they will think you will eventually
get into that situation again while working for them. So I highly recommend you
have a good answer that leaves a positive impression while displaying good
traits.
Short Answers
"I
want to find a company with more opportunities. My previous company was very
small and didn't have opportunities for growth. After learning about the work
environment here, I felt this is exactly the type of place I want to work."
"My
current company is very large and it's difficult to do different tasks. We have
routine work that never changes. I want to work in an environment where I can
utilize more of my skills."
"Our
family moved to live near a better school district for our children. This area
is great and I want to find a job closer to my new home. My previous job was
too far away to commute."
Long Answer
"I
really enjoy what I'm doing, but I feel I'm following a routine. I looked
around for more opportunities to grow, but because the company is small, I'm
very limited. I want to work in an environment that will help me realize my
full potential and a place I can contribute everything I'm capable of doing. My
current job doesn't provide these things for me and that's why I want to work
here. I know ABC Company has a lot of opportunities for growth and encourages
employees to take on challenging projects to learn more. That is what I'm
looking for."
This answer shows a couple of good traits. It also shows excitement and
mentions the company name. It is personal and direct. This is a generic answer
so you can use this if you want. If you decide to think of your own, make sure
it displays good traits and the reason for wanting to leave your current job is
not a negative reason. |