How do you answer 'Why do you want to leave your current job' in a job interview?

Answer 1

Carefully...you don't want to start listing a litany of complaints because you'll come across as negative. Try saying things like:
-There's not enough opportunity for growth
-I've been there a long time and I want to learn new things
-I'd like to gain some experience in a new industry, or in a bigger/smaller public/private company
-I wasn't really looking, but a friend/recruiter was insistent that your company was a terrific place to work, so I thought I should talk with you

Good luck!

Answer 2

First, and most important. Do not say anything negative about your boss or the people your working with. This is one of those questions where the interviewer is going to judge more by your attitude than the actual answer.

Tell them you are looking for a job with more growth potential, or a job that fits in with your career goals better. Keep this answer short and simple. Something like " I am pursuing a job with more career growth opportunities"

Answer 3

Here are some tips for answering this questions:

* Never speak poorly about your current (previous) employer. This question is an opportunity to sell yourself, not air your dirty laundry.

* Put your reason for leaving in the best light possible. For example, if your company has looked over you for a promotion, or you don't think you make enough money, you might say "I seek to work in a meritocracy" or "I want to work in a more entrepreneurial environment."

* Always consider what the job requires, and think about an answer that contrasts what your previous company didn't have but this current job does. If you are looking to move from a large company to a small company, you might say you've had a wonderful experience seeing how a large company does business, and you are looking to apply that knowledge you've gained in a setting where you'd have greater responsibility and more accountability for your decisions.

Here is more advice and input:

* If an interviewer asks you why you are wanting to leave your current position, you could tell them the real reason which is probably the pay or you really don't like your boss. or you could say something like "I don't feel like in my current position I am able to show my full potential. I am looking for a challenge in a company that will recognize my abilities as a ... (whatever position you are applying for)."

* Example: "As I succeeded in financial analysis, I became increasingly interested in broader issues of managing money. I wanted to understand how legal regulations and individuals' goals affect decisions about how to manage money. When I gained entrance to my top choice in law school, I seized the opportunity to infuse my financial training with legal knowledge."

* "No room to advance" or "I want to move up in my career"

* Never talk negative about the current organization. Don't say you are unhappy with the systems and processes there. If the reason you are leaving for pay, say that. Talk about the challenges that you have faced and how you have been able to solve them. Talk to the prospective employer saying that you are looking for a more challenging and more responsible position. Talk about your accomplishments and tell him how you can contribute to the new employer.

* Don't say you want to leave your current job because you're not earning enough. More $$$ is NOT THE ANSWER they want to hear. "Oh Look, someone who is leaving for more money! Welcome aboard!" There are really only 3 reasons: Location (commute way too long); Family Matter (new kid, etc.)' Opportunity. That's it.

* "In my current job there are no more challenges to face or potential to show my talent."

* Really the best practice is always be honest, such as, "This job really didn't have advancement opportunities that I was seeking."

* It's not that they really care about this answer. It's more of a "will this person trip over themselves, badmouth his former employer, or give out too much information" to screen themselves out. So don't do any of that. Many questions are meant to be handled and not answered in a job interview.

Answer 4

From a very reputed research, it is concluded that , a person leaves jobs b'coz of his reporting person or immediet boss.

When person leaves the org. He actually leaves with many contacts, exp., values from org. The ultimate loss is to leaving org.

May be you can get the answer but some of the reasons are

The top reasons are 1) salary 2) Boss 3) culture

Regards

Answer 5

Do not tell them you are doing it for more money (though everyone knows it). Tell them that you see more growth opportunities with them or you love the nature of their business, it interests you and you are looking to work on a career that you want to persue. Good Luck.

Answer 6

You please answer like this
I have served well and given my best performance in my tenure, now I am looking for the better growth opportunity and long term prospects since the current job has certain limitations.

Answer 7

Whatever you do, don't run your present company down. It will just make your future employer think that you will say the same about them.

Just say something like 'I don't feel challenged in my present position and there is no career development.'

Answer 8

I'm looking for something new and challenging. My present company has become stale in it's outlook.

Answer 9

Just be honest.