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[–] WEHRMACHT_BITCHES_AT 2 points 2 points (+4|-2) ago 

She's black isn't she.

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[–] Firevine [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hah, no, just fat and lazy, and probably has an IQ hovering around 85. Her only prior job that I know of was basically "Put item A in box B".

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[–] kneo24 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

You can be honest without divulging all of the details. Tell them that while you appreciate the experience and opportunities you have gained there, you feel it's time for you to move on, get a change of scenery, and hopefully expand on what you know and learn new things. I bet most or entirely all of it is true to some degree, so you're technically not lying.

It's a bad faith question anyway and I hate it when people ask it in hopes you say disparaging things about your former employer. If former employers don't want bad things being said about them, maybe they should stop being shitty places to work.

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[–] Firevine [S] ago 

It's a bad faith question anyway

Huh... I kind of figured as such, but I've only really ever pre-interviewed people, and that was for this job. I guess it's more of a trap question then, eh?

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[–] baneofretail 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

If you have access to industry trends and the company's P&L statements you can discuss how the company and industry as a whole is declining, that you have made every attempt to assist in turning the business around, but the owner is disengaged from outside input. You understand that the place you're interviewing at has been around for ##years and is in a growing industry that you would like to be a part of.

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[–] Boukert 0 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago 

Don't be negative about your current employer, this will give a negative impression on your interview and no one wants to hire a negative person to function in their team. Twist it to positive things instead, "looking for a new challenge" , moving to "the next step in your career", you reached the limits of your capabilities within the current company and looking for a place to further develop. Somethings along these lines.

Another tip for interviews; try to be "yourself" and try to not put to much pressure on the meeting. It's mostly about personal connection. Most interviews that are succesfull are about other things then "the job" about 80% of the interview. Try to be positive and find something you both have in common.

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[–] Firevine [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Another tip for interviews; try to be "yourself" and try to not put to much pressure on the meeting.

I'll try! I get pretty nervous at times.

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[–] wtffuxor ago 

this so much this! not giving a fuck has always resulted in a job offer

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[–] sakuramboo 0 points 40 points (+40|-0) ago 

"I'm looking for better opportunities to grow my skill sets. Unfortunately, my current company is stagnant and won't be expanding any time soon and I know my current skills can be better applied elsewhere."

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[–] Firevine [S] ago 

Stagnant is a...nice way to put it. Collapsing in on itself would be another.

It is something I can work in though. The owner has said himself that the only other upward movement I could have is replacing him, and that's not in the cards. I used to want to own one of these stores, but knowing what I know now....shit no.

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[–] VACWS 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is actually an excellent response, maybe throw in something about changing culture and chemistry not being good.

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[–] anonnynonny ago  (edited ago)

Just my opinion, neither of those points are a good idea...

Citing "changing culture" will be interpreted as you not being able to adapt to change.

"Bad chemistry" indicates you have issues working with difficult people.

Long story short, those will be interpreted as problems with your behavior, not the companies or coworkers.

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[–] sakuramboo 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

Yes, it's quite stock. But, the goal is to get back the hiring manager/HR dept. and get to the person you would be working under.

I don't see many small businesses asking why you want to leave a company. They are small because they know damn well why you are leaving (for the same reason they left and started their small business).