Need interviewing help when reason for switch is financial?

Question

I am interviewing for a position which is almost a mirror of my current job, but the pay scale starts significantly higher (and my current company is unwilling to offer a raise despite exceptional performance). How do I address this inevitable question ('I see you have similar experience at X Company? What is your interest in working with us at Y Company?) while sounding professional? I cannot offer an indication that growth prospects, etc are better at Y Company

Answer 1

Better pay and benefits are a viable reason to switch jobs and any employer would respect that answer.

Answer 2

I agree with the other answers, Be Honest... When I interviewed for my last job they asked me the dreaded, where do you see yourself in five years, I was totally honest with them and basically said I want to have kids and only work part time and I got the job.
Also make it personal, by adding a reason behind why you need the extra money... ie There was no room for growth with the other company and the pay here is significantly higher, with the price of gas today the extra money could come in handy.

Answer 3

Why can't you say that the financial benefits are more attractive. Just say it how it is. I think switching jobs for a raise is legimate and acceptable. Another alternative is to reseearch both companies in depth through their websites to find the differeces. Pool these differences together, see how you can collate this into a brief statement.

Answer 4

Tell the truth, anyone would understand that. Tell them their wasn't room for advancement, that will also help you talk about the room for advancement on the new job.