2006-12-22 02:48:45 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There is nothing better than the truth. So, see if the truth works. Why are you at the interview if you are working for a good company already? Perhaps, because the new company is better? One thing never trash your old employer at the interview. I would say something like that:
... I love my current job, but I believe that I will have better growth opportunities with your company...
or something like this
... You know this is a great company, but this is my first job, and I would like to work for different company, so I can diversify my experience, learn something new, learn this industry...
Basically, don't leave the question at "Why I leave", turn it around and answer as "Why I want to work for you"
In some cases even better location is a legitimate reason. And definitely, try to stay as close to the truth as possible. People feel fake, and hate it!
Good luck.
2006-12-22 02:59:33 · answer #1 · answered by Alexander K 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good Company is not always the BEST company to work for however if your looking for ways to better yourself, then this speaks for itself. As ceo of a business here in my area, if someone came to me looking for a new career for better placement and challange, then this is the kind of person I am looking for. As ceo of this company, when I hear an interview, I like to hear that the subject is looking for a CAREER. The subject must be willing to GROW within my company.
2006-12-22 11:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by dgebhardt79 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In answering this question I'd say something to the effect of, "Yes it is a good company, and I've enjoyed working there, but I feel that my chances for further advancement are greater here, and that I can make a positive contribution to this company."
2006-12-22 10:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best answer is the truth. Maybe you're looking for better opportunity, more money, a new locale,... Whatever it is, you should tell the truth and word it in a way that sounds positive (i.e. not "my boss is a real jerk" but "more supportive work environment where people work as a team").
2006-12-22 10:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by DGS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assuming that you're being asked this by a prospective employer about why you are willing to leave your current one, the answer should be, "Because I feel your company offers me better chances for advancement in my career."
2006-12-22 10:53:40 · answer #5 · answered by castle h 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your company offers me more challenges and my experience can be put to use.
2006-12-23 00:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by cvrk3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://interview-preparation.blogspot.com
2006-12-26 01:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by amit_rk9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of downsizing.
2006-12-22 13:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by mysterious b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋