I have been to a few interviews now, and I was offered two jobs which I turned down, as they werent what I wanted. I always get stuck on What have you got to offer this company?
Why do you want to leave your present company? (BASICALLY I HATE IT HERE, but I know I cant say that) so what do I say? Where will you see your self in 5 yrs time? I hate that one too! God im so gonna do rubbish!
2007-09-28 02:22:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You can say you hate it some where. I got sacked from an awful company because I tried to improve things. You might expect being sacked to be a problem but in fact the company I was going to knew the company that I got sacked from and they knew how bad they were. So if you go to a company saying that awful place you worked was great they will probably know that you are lying.
2007-09-28 08:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by JTSmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always put a positive spin, without lying, on your present company.
"I'm leaving for better opportunities, I feel your company has more to offer"
You have your skills & talents to offer the new company.
The person interviewing you doesn't know you and you are an expert on YOU, so shine like the stars. There is no room for negativity, but you can state things about yourself that you'd like to develop within yourself through the new company.
They ask the question "where will you see yourself in 5 yrs" in order to see if you have any focus on your goals. Not money goals really, but personal goals. A good answer to this is "I want to learn all I can about your company (or department) in order to be a greater asset and to be promoted 3 or 4 times." Something to that extent that shows you know a little bit about their operation because you already found out as much as you can about their company.
Whenever you are talking about the company, state the name of the company to personalize the interview.
Make sure you have a good handshake and stand as tall as you can. Most interviewers make a decision in the first 5 seconds of meeting you, so even if you don't feel confidence, fake it.
Again, there is always a positive spin to something you see as negative.
I am slow at what I do, but I wouldn't say that to my boss, I'd say that I'm detail oriented and make sure that all the t's are crossed and i's are dotted. In that realm, what is the company looking for?
Have 3 or 4 questions for the interviewer to get a feel for why they are asking the questions.
Does the job entail a detailed oriented person or someone who can fly through each "unit"?
Learn about the company before the interview or ask for a second interview since you have one today. Then do so much research that you have the same questions for the company.
"Where does the company see themselves in five years?"
"What is their mission statement?"
Ask the interviewer questions like "How do you apply your position and talents towards the Mission of the company?"
Professionally, give back to the interviewer what you've been getting. Like you are on a quest to interview THEM.
This shows ambition. Your questions to them reveal just as much about yourself than their questions to you.
2007-09-28 11:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by freshair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay positive and say positive! Potential employers hate negative baggage. What have you got to offer this company? Start with your experience and education of the industry...then focus on your accolades and any connection and knowledge of industry. Say you've been a team player who has will provide immediate results which will effect the bottom line and benefit to the company atmosphere and culture. Why do you want to leave your current company? Stay positive.... I have been successful at my current company, but I see a limited possibility of growth. In addition I felt this would be a good time for a career move because if I invested anymore time I wouldn't be able to have the flexibility of changing careers. Where do you see yourself in 5 yrs? Tie it into the company. I see myself growing with a company. I would like to advance my education and add an added value to the company I am working for. Companies like this because it shows that you will be someone who is investing in them. You must show longevity with the company you are working for. They asks this question because they do not like job hoppers. They want someone who will work for them for years to come. Good Luck, I provided you the tools now you need to execute. Remain calm and collected. One more thing act confident it is very attractive to a potential employer.
2007-09-28 09:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Cadillac Jones 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think of a reason why you want to leave your current employer that people will understand - such as - they are a good company, but there will be no growth for me there.
What do you bring to the company?- I bring experience in the areas of blah blah blah. I get along well in a team, etc.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years - I hate that question to. I say, with the economy changing the way it is, I dont think that far in advance, I adapt to the changing needs around me.
Not the best answer but it's what I use.
2007-09-28 09:29:33 · answer #4 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Basically I hate it here" is, as you say, not a good response..
But your reasons for leaving are based on something. So think about WHY you hate it where you are? Is it the salary? The company culture? The boss's attitude? The long hours?
Whatever it is, be factual, objective and honest in your reply. You want somthing out of your professional life and that's perfectly normal. So.. have a think about what you want to get out of your job (why would you get up in the morning and actually look forward to going to work). Honesty comes across in inyerviews and you will be seen as someone who has actually thought about the issue.
So be yourself, be honest, think about what you want, and I'm sure it will be fine
2007-09-28 09:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by Otter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as far as that part on why you want to leave ur present company ? tell them you do not see any potential for growth there . I can only say that you would offer them yourself and that is a pretty good thing . Then turn the interview back on them and ask them why would I want to come to work here ? and also what does the company have to offer me ? good luck .
2007-09-28 09:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first, only interview for jobs you are interested in, so you don't have to turn them down.
second, you mentioned some of the most popular interview questions. practice your answers to them and you'll ace the interview.
lastly, tell them that you've been in your current company for quite a while (if true) and tell them that you're ready to move on to the next level. or you can also be honest and tell them that your values and the company's don't match. be prepared to back that up.
2007-09-28 09:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by Cool Lucy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Offer the company. Your dedication, your knowledge, your experience,
2.Why leaving the company. Want to better myself, want to further my career, want to expand my experiences in life
3.Where will u see yourself 5 years. If possible, working for you still, may be a step further up the ladder.
Don't know what field you work in, but this has always worked for me.
2007-09-28 09:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic is the first thing. If you know what the questions are going to be prepare the answers on paper beforehand so you get used to talking about them.
A great help I had was listening to these podcasts at: http://www.secretarialcareers.co.uk/Podcast.aspx
There are also vodcasts too. They gave me good confidence tips so worth watching and can even be downloaded to your iPod.
2007-09-28 09:40:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about this one.....what are you good at? Or what would your current boss describe you as if I were to call him?
Say that you are bored at the current place and are looking to develop your career. What you bring to the co depends on what sort of a job it is - maybe list some details
2007-09-28 09:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋