What should I tell a propective employer when they ask why I want to leave my current job?

Question

My job called me at home last night at 945pm, they do this all the time, I am going to look for another job. I have gotten calls from work first thing Sunday morning, and as late as 1030pm. I am not a manager, I am paid by the hour.I cant leave the phone off the hook because of things going on with my family.If I dont answer the regular phone or am not at home my boss calls my cell. I have been woken up on weekend mornings, late at night, interrupted during dinner, had weekend plans interrupted, etc. I have asked that they not call me at home or on my cell during non work hoursunless it is a TRUE emergency especially late at night, they stop for a week or 2 then it starts again. The call last night at 945 was to reprimand me for a VERY minor mistake(we all make mistakes) Potential employers will ask why I am looking for another job, I am thinking of telling them it is because I am on call and that was not part of the job descrption.

and to top all that off, I might be laid off in a few months!!!

Answer 1

Yes, tell the "on-call" situation and the possibility of future lay-offs. Good luck.

I really like what answerer Gais Caligula said. Be positive.

Answer 2

I would tell the prospective employer that it was that you wound up being on call, and it was not a part of your job description. Your current employer should not be able to reprimand you on the phone. Check your company's policy. It sounds like you MIGHT have a case of harassment, be sure to check on the laws and company policy for this, be prepared to back up your claims (proof- not just your word) and good luck, I hope that you find what you are looking for.

If you are open to new opportunities that might be a good fit for your dreams and goals in life, email me. I have found a company that I love and gives me the flexibility and freedom to stay at home with my 3 very active boys , home school and still not take away from our family's quality time. There is no inventory, no quotas, or collections.

Answer 3

Ooh, this is a toughy! With this very, very unique situation I would say go with the truth. When they ask about your current employer, be up front (sort of).

"I'm really glad that I have a chance to talk about that. At my current employer I just do not think that I have the opportunities that your company could give me. I have a lot of the responsibilities of a manger at my current employer, but unfortunately there aren't any openings in their managerial staff. Here, even with an entry level position, these is ample room for advancement later."

Answer 4

Get a different job. I have never heard of this sort of thing especially if you are not on call. Tell your interviewers that you were ready for a change, and that the company is planning to lay off people within the next few months.

Answer 5

You are looking for a new opportunity to develop your potential, but where you are now is limiting.

Remember: the manager interiewing you will always tend to see things from the manager's point of view and thus be sumpathetic to your old boss, so never whine about the old place.

Answer 6

if a prospective employer asks why you want to leave your current job, a good answer is that you are feeling stagnant in your job, with no signs of advancement. employers love to hear that a prospective customer is not happy doing just the minimum to get by. they want to hear that you want to advance their business and take it somewhere. if they wanted a trained monkey they have the money they could get one. they are looking for someone who will be an asset to their company, someone who can take the job and run with it. tell them that you needed more room for advancement and they weren't challenging you enough and you will look better than complaining about how your current employer handled their employer/employee relations.

Answer 7

You can say a difference of opion, because all in all if you them you boss kept calling they'll think your not a team player or you could say you outgrew the other job and your up for a new challenge.

Answer 8

Say your company is in transition and going through some organizational changes, and you feel it is time to move forward with a more stable company...one which offers opportunities more in line with your skills and interests...

Answer 9

I've interviewd potential employees.

You always want to be positive.

You are looking to advance yourself professionally & personally. You reviewed the qualifications for this position and know that you are a perfect fit for it. (be prepared to explain why you are perfect for it)

Best of Luck to you.

Answer 10

you could say it is because you want a more reliable or dependable job. or you could just say something else totaly like you need to work closer to home, or that you need stable hours and a stable company. just dont let on that there is a conflict because most employers dont like conflicting employees..