I work for a law firm right now, and applied for another job at a different law firm (for the same job). The other law firm is larger and has a few offices all over the USA and a couple offices in China. The law firm that I work for now has only one office, and not much room for me to advance (I am currently a file clerk). Anyway, I received a call wanting me to come and interview for the job and I *KNOW* that they are going to ask me why I want to leave the firm I am at now, even though I've been here for almost 5 years. How do I best answer this question, without them thinking I'm a "law firm hopper" or something like that? Also, they can keep my job inquiry confidential from my current company, correct?
I applied for the same job at this other law firm because it is bigger, has more offices, and looks to be a better fit for me because there are many opportunities for advancement. Should I tell them that? Or...?
2007-04-04 05:14:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I have also left one company for a similar company and was honest that my reason was because of advancement opportunities, more options, locations, etc and they were understanding (and I am sure heard the excuse often).
2007-04-04 05:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inner application style? That sounds like you're using for a job with a similar company... only a diverse position. the position you ought to no longer be with the gang you're with, yet nevertheless with a similar company. If thats what it really is, thats thoroughly generic. Managers should be asking you to progression interior a similar company, in spite of the position you eventually end up. if you're saying a sparkling company, is searching you to have your cutting-edge manager have you ever fill out a form.... For a very diverse company that has no longer some thing to do with the corporate you're operating for...... Oh strong hell. I cant even imagine that happening, yet I wouldnt do it. If its a similar company (similar figure company) you'd be going from Time Warner to AOL. nevertheless a similar company. which will be generic. If its no longer. I wouldnt do it. If some extraordinary company is requiring this, i can make it conditional if you're already employed for the interest. Then they could contact your manager. If the governmentgave adequate suggestion that allowed you to be fired, then you dont get it. yet as I suggested, I wouldnt do it. digital mail me once you've any questions.
2016-12-03 06:42:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be seen as a hopper with 5 years under your belt.
Tell the truth, advancement opportunities are few and far between at your current employer.
2007-04-04 05:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep tell them that.
5 years is not a hopper, 1 yr is a hopper.
2007-04-04 05:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already answered the question. Just be honest. Tell them you're looking for opportunities for advancement--they'll be impressed that you're thinking about a long-term career.
2007-04-04 05:19:06 · answer #5 · answered by bigbadboss.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a great reason, and reinforce that after 5 yrs in the legal field, you've come to know that it's a field you want to grow in and learn, and that your current employer, you reached your max potential...... and are looking to learn and grow, blah, blah, blah.
2007-04-04 05:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them that you are a dedicated employee who loves to be challenged, and that you felt the job you were at was not challenging you and blah blah everything else you suggested.
2007-04-04 05:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋