[–] baneofretail 0 points 4 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.
[–] kneo24 0 points 3 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.
[–] WEHRMACHT_BITCHES_AT 2 points 2 points 4 points (+4|-2) ago
She's black isn't she.
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[–] Advocatus_Diaboli ago
"Why did you leave/Why are you leaving your most recent job?"
"It's a great company, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, but unfortunately I've hit a hard-cap as it pertains to advancement, so I'm currently seeking positions that offer opportunities for growth."
[–] Advocatus_Diaboli ago
Doesn't that kind of imply that the company you're looking at has opportunities for growth?
Not necessarily. If you're really worried about it, you can always add a "personal" in there.
What if the position you're applying to, you know, doesn't.
No company is ever going to say: "Sorry but we're all done growing now, so there'll be no room for advancement here." Additionally, good HR personnel are always looking to trade up. If they get a really attractive candidate (professionally) they'll snatch them up in a heartbeat.
[–] Boukert 0 points 10 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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[–] lord_nougat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Because FUCK YOU!
Now are you gonna fucking hire me or what?! I got places to be!
[–] sakuramboo 0 points 40 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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[–] sakuramboo 0 points 3 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).
[–] VACWS 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
This is actually an excellent response, maybe throw in something about changing culture and chemistry not being good.
[–] 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.
[–] 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.