If anyone was to ask “Why are you leaving your current company” in an interview, We all know most people do this for more money and then there are people who want to take new roles and want to go up on a corporate ladder. See, the interviewer sitting there might have faced a similar situation, So even he knows why people do that. Then What is it that he wants to know from you? let me tell you a fact: what matters the most is how do you put your answer? Does it genuine and unbelievable or not?
Here are a few reasons for “why are you leaving your current company”?
- CAREER GROWTH/CAREER CHANGE?
Most people change their company is because they are not satisfied with their current job and are looking for more challenging opportunities and to take up more responsibilities. Another reason could be the lack of contentedness in a current job. This happens when you are not happy with what you are doing and want to look for more career options, then you’ve to tell the interviewer.
- What made you change your current company?
- What is it that interests you to apply for this job?
- Why this company?
Mentioning all these reasons in your answer shows how sincere your attitude is towards your career.
- CIRCUMSTANTIAL REASONS
Many people leave their jobs because they are relocating and have no option but to change their jobs. This happens mostly due to some unavoidable circumstances. For instance, either the person has to move back to his home town or his wife got a transfer and he has to go with her. There could be ‘N’ number of reasons, but what is important is, Does the reason sound genuine to the interviewer?
- LONG COMMUTATION TO WORK
Commuting to work daily is a part of our lives. If we travel more than a few miles every day because of traffic, weather, etc it can turn out to be a matter of concern. Traveling to work is what most people don’t enjoy.
WHAT NOT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER
- Avoid Speaking ill about your company: This gives a very bad impression.
- Don’t mention incidents that happened to you which made you feel bad. This shows the interviewer you hold grudges for long.
- Don’t reveal any confidential information about the company or a person working at the company. This shows a breach of trust.
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER
- Honesty, truthfulness, and genuineness.
- If and only if asked, give genuine feedback about your company.
- Speak about your reasons with a gentle tone. Don’t be too rude or too polite.
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