When asked ... "So why are you looking for a new job" during an interview, what are some good answers? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!
2007-01-21 12:05:05 · 8 answers · asked by Queen of Kings 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
There are standards answers to that one.
I am looking for a new challenge etc. Try and answer so that you are looking for something posative that you can give the company as well.
e.g. I have now got to the point in my career that I wish to use the x skills that I have learnt within a different environment. I investigated your company and decided that you could use my skills and allow me to develop them further.
Do NOT
1) be a suck up
2) say bad things about your current company
3) come over as bored, argumentative or a trouble maker
Good luck
2007-01-21 12:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Biz Guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you haven't been at your current job for long this is a tough question to answer.
If you have been there for a while (1.5 year+) Say: "The company has a hierarchy that makes it difficult to advance career-wise and you don't feel that you are given a chance for growth".
You don't want to come of complaining.
It's worked for me.
2007-01-21 20:11:39 · answer #2 · answered by huper2k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Job security
This is a great company
There is opportunity for advancement here
I had a job--HERE I can have a career
Don't ever bad-mouth your former employers--new employers do not like this (and may think you'll do the same to them).
2007-01-21 20:11:37 · answer #3 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My answer would be that I am looking for something I can make into more of a career that offers stability and potential for growth.
2007-01-21 20:07:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can always go with the I want to advance in my career , and my current company isn't really offering that.
2007-01-21 20:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
compliment the compay, for example...
Well this company looks like it is going in the right direction, plus I think not only would I be good at it, but I think I will enjoy my work here.
Honestly just be yourself, it is not as much as the "RIGHT" answer as much as how you carry yourself.
2007-01-21 20:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say you are "looking for more responsibility" or "room to grow" or your last company wasn't a good fit for you ...
2007-01-21 20:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to know why you left your last place of employment. Be honest.
2007-01-21 20:08:08 · answer #8 · answered by Shayna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋