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Q: JOB INTERVIEWS ( Answered,   1 Comment )
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Subject: JOB INTERVIEWS
Category: Business and Money > Employment
Asked by: valeriamerciless-ga
List Price: $10.00
Posted: 26 Oct 2006 00:33 PDT
Expires: 24 Nov 2006 23:33 PST
Question ID: 777020
WHAT IS THE BEST ANSWER FOR "WHY ARE YOU THINKING OF LEAVING YOUR
CURRENT EMPLOYER?" IN AN INTERVIEW?
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Subject: Re: JOB INTERVIEWS
Answered By: easterangel-ga on 26 Oct 2006 01:09 PDT
 
Hi! Thanks for the question.

Here are some advice for these types of questions.

"Avoid saying anything negative about your current/previous employer.
Focus instead on the positive reasons for wanting to make a career
move. If there was a disagreement or you were unhappy with the way
things were running, be matter-of-fact about it without appearing to
bear a grudge."

Source: http://www.icaew.co.uk/index.cfm?route=125075


"(Note: This is a question obviously directed at the currently
employed. Reason for leaving one?s former employer demands an entirely
different strategy.) If answered improperly this can be an invitation
to negativity, one of the main ingredients that eliminates good
candidates. I have always encouraged candidates to divert this
question toward a "Why do you want to work for us?" response. Not only
will this strategy assure you don?t speak badly about the company that
provides your paycheck but you can actually strengthen your
credibility regarding why you should be the candidate of choice."

Source: http://www.worthingtonresumes.com/JobBoards/worthington1203.htm


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"Why are you leaving your current employer?"

I hope this would help you in your research. Before rating this
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Subject: Re: JOB INTERVIEWS
From: twirly5181-ga on 27 Oct 2006 09:50 PDT
 
How about "I have no problem with my current employer.  I'm happy
there for now.  But I do want to expand my experience and capabiities
beyond the opportunities available with my current employer."

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