while applying to new job, why do you want to leave the existing company?

Question

what should be the perfect answer for why do you want to leave the existing company? whether we should say for better oppurtunity or not satisfied with present company?

Answer 1

Never say ur not satisfied with old company. This answer may lead to cancel your offer ( Most of MNCs do that.... I have done for few ppl ). Fine, tell, for good work, or change in place or location and finally add for better opportunity. Money matters but that is least when compared to work. One better answer will be, "Current assignment is over for me there and new work is going to start. I feel it is better time for me to look for change, bcos i don't want to leave in mid of project" If next question if we pay less would you take up this job? you answer could be "If I take up this job for less pay, when will be next hike?" if i take up this job once i complete that is there any assurity for any additional package? How you are going to make difference between me and others who did not take up this"

Just keep in mind the person who is taking interview is also a human like you.. He is no way greater or lower than you.. Every one knows money is buisness.. But it depends how u put things smartly... Best wishes....

Answer 2

There's no such thing as a perfect answer, but think about why you are really leaving and work it into your answer. If you hate your current job or boss, look at what looks good about the new job. Something like "While I enjoyed working for ABC, I don't see any further opportunities for advancement. I would like to work as a (insert new position) with XYZ so that I can continue to grow in my career while making worthy contributions." Just keep it short and turn it into a statement about what you like at the new place. All they want to know is that you aren't going to say something stupid ("my boss was a doucebag").. this is one of those questions that is meant to filter out the riff-raff.

Answer 3

There are several good answers, no perfect ones.
There are no perfect answer because each company that hires has different standards and expectations. What one company will consider perfect another may think is arrogant or frivilous.

Some good ones include:
I wanted something more challenging
I wanted to learn new skills
I wanted to broaden my job duties, take a more active part.
My current company has no further advancement available.

Answer 4

This is hard, because you don't want to say managerial problems; not enough pay; to much stress; or anything with a negative connotation .

Good choices would be, I want to be challenged, I wanted to expand my knowledge of xyz industry, abc company (one you are applying for) has either the greatest product or new technology, and you want to be part of it.

This question is both a probing question (to find out why you left), but can also be used to see how well you can put a spin on something.

Answer 5

You record it, as there is not some thing you should do about the employer being out of commercial organisation. make confident in case you grant a listing of references or get to an interview, you're confident to point why this employer can not be contacted.

Answer 6

Cause your old boss was an a**hole!!!!! joking.
Don't say anything negative, don't complain about what you did not like. Keep everything positive. Better opportunities is one of my favorites.

Answer 7

no room for growth in the company

Answer 8

to achieve a better experience with the new company and utilise your qualfications more.

Answer 9

you dont want somthing to negative
looking to better myself
no room for advancement
its closer
be honest

Answer 10

i want to explore my full career potential by facing new challenges.