Archived Voat, an interviewer askes you why you want to leave your current job, how do you respond? (AskVoat)
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Archived Voat, an interviewer askes you why you want to leave your current job, how do you respond? (AskVoat)
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[–] Vladimir_Komarov 0 points 13 points 13 points (+13|-0) ago (edited ago)
"I'm looking for an opportunity to advance and that opportunity isn't available with my current employer. May I ask why the current position is available, and if advancement will be a possibility should I be hired?"
[–] c15co 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
Definitely agree that the focus should be advancement but it should be from old job to new job rather than from new job to new job. Internal promotion opportunities are important and companies will want to be seen to offer them, but they also are reluctant to hire someone to a role if that person already has their eye on the next role.
[–] Vladimir_Komarov 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I agree that the goal shouldn't be a race to advancement, but investigating the possibility as well as the companies track record on promoting from within should be weighed in the applicants decision to take the job or not. Just my opinion though.
[–] lovemeplz [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
What if advancement isn't a possibility? I feel like this question is shooting yourself in the foot, potentially.
[–] Vladimir_Komarov 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
If advancement isn't a possibility, it may not be the place to work unless other amenities are offered. Remember that an interview works both ways, the applicant should be interviewing the company as much as being interviewed.
[–] seiyria 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Eh, in my industry you advance by changing jobs, thankfully.
[–] normal_dude 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
That's not bad, but most interviewers are very good at detecting bullshit answers if you say them just to make you look good. Unless you're really charismatic, you should always go with the honest answer first, unless it's something really awful like "I hate my boss".
[–] SavePrivateRyne 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
"I hate people."
I work in IT.
[–] crab_crouton 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
"My current employer is excellent and has been supportive of my career and personal aspirations. It is in that vein that I am leaving them, as I want to develop my career in a different direction than they have operational needs for. In true fashion of the classy folks they are, my managers are supportive of my desire for a career elsewhere from the company."
[–] doctor_cucumber 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
I don't, but I will if you pay me better.
[–] im_philbo 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Although I am happy enough in my current position, I feel I am ready for a new Challenge. Unfourtunately, my current employer is unable to offer me that challenge.
[–] Sectan 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
A culture built upon profits, Not "Respect for the individual". Bad managerial practices, bad planning and bad preparation. The lack of employees working means that more work is pushed onto fewer people, but this isn't taken into consideration when evaluating performance.
[–] joseremarque 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Bad mouthing your former employer usually does not sit well with interviewers.
[–] Sectan ago (edited ago)
Then why ask the question? If I had no issues with my former employer, WHY AM I GETTING A JOB WITH YOU!? Obviously I don't like my previous job, that is why I'm coming to you for a different one.
[–] PM_ME_YOUR_BOOBS2 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Long hours, not enough time at home with my family
[–] joseremarque 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Not necessarily. I said that at an interview at a big law firm and was promptly shown the door.
[–] PM_ME_YOUR_BOOBS2 ago
really, I guess I need to brush up on my interviewing skills.
[–] Camels-n-Miller 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Don't be stealing my thunder, and I shouldn't even post this as it will become cliche... but it has gotten me hired twice:
I'm looking for a career, not a job. I'm looking to work for a company that I value, and see a long term future at. My current position is stimulating, but over time has proved sometimes stagnant. I like to be challenged, and improve my professional and personal life. A new career opportunity like XXXXX is appealing because of the potential I see. It is a life decision to start anew, and in my current position I do not see the long-term future possible with company YYYYYY.