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Question 19 of 40 for our Caterpillar Mock Interview

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Question 19 of 40

Looking at your resume, you've had a number of job changes. What would make me think that you will stay with our company?

Most career journeys rarely take a linear path. Sometimes a job that seemed a good fit doesn't pan out as advertised. A business has its goals, and an employee has another set of goals. Either party can be at fault for having ulterior motives. Hiring managers will consider more than two jobs in the past five years to be frequent movement. Therefore, when you've had multiple positions in a short time, it is important to frame your answer with their interests in mind.

Whether you were laid off, accepted a promotion that wasn't in line with your career goals, or the growth from within didn't unfold as advertised, focus your answer on your vested interest in ensuring your next working relationship is mutually beneficial with mutual goals. Demonstrating a desire to move away from short-term employment shows the interviewer that you have learned and grown from your past employment experiences. Focus on your career and genuine interest in a long-term employment opportunity, job security, and furthering your career goals and objectives. Avoid speaking poorly of your previous employers or rambling about your former employers doing you wrong. Short and sweet is most appropriate here.

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How to Answer: Looking at your resume, you've had a number of job changes. What would make me think that you will stay with our company?

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  • 19. Looking at your resume, you've had a number of job changes. What would make me think that you will stay with our company?

      What You Need to Know

      Most career journeys rarely take a linear path. Sometimes a job that seemed a good fit doesn't pan out as advertised. A business has its goals, and an employee has another set of goals. Either party can be at fault for having ulterior motives. Hiring managers will consider more than two jobs in the past five years to be frequent movement. Therefore, when you've had multiple positions in a short time, it is important to frame your answer with their interests in mind.

      Whether you were laid off, accepted a promotion that wasn't in line with your career goals, or the growth from within didn't unfold as advertised, focus your answer on your vested interest in ensuring your next working relationship is mutually beneficial with mutual goals. Demonstrating a desire to move away from short-term employment shows the interviewer that you have learned and grown from your past employment experiences. Focus on your career and genuine interest in a long-term employment opportunity, job security, and furthering your career goals and objectives. Avoid speaking poorly of your previous employers or rambling about your former employers doing you wrong. Short and sweet is most appropriate here.

      Written by Kevin Downey on August 8th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "L left Company X due to a merger, and my role was eliminated. Company Y was a seasonal role, and I am now looking for a new position because my contract with Company Z is complete this March."

      Written by Kevin Downey on August 8th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "In my career, I have made progressive moves to advance in my field of expertise. I am looking for a company that I can grow with long-term and contribute value to for many years to come."

      Written by Kevin Downey on August 8th, 2022