Why are you looking for a change?
"I learned a lot from my employer but realized there wasn't enough growth opportunity to reach my goals. The company I'm working for is downsizing and allowed me to fill another role at the company. Unfortunately for both of us, it doesn't align with my career goals. I'm grateful for the experience and what I learned along the way. But I decided I wanted to move my career forward. Although they're sad to see me go, I do this with my current employer's blessings. I forged several great relationships there, and I've always been the type who builds bridges rather than burns them."
They want to know your backstory. How you answer could speak to your planning and loyalty or raise potential red flags which could lower your professional worth. If you're still employed, they'll want to know why you are considering a different job. If you quit, they want to know why you did so before lining up another job. Focus your answer on your career planning, growth, advancement, development, and how you are seeking opportunities more aligned with your values.
The assessment vendor will evaluate your answer for signs of dishonesty or exaggeration. They'll analyze verbal cues such as repeating a question before answering, speaking in sentence fragments, displaying a change in speech pattern, irregular speech, and rising and falling tone. The assessment vendor will also use nonverbal cues to evaluate your honesty, including gaze avoidance, the direction of your eyes, fidgeting, restless foot and leg movements, frequent body posture changes, grooming behaviors such as playing with hair or pressing your fingers to lips, stroking your chin, covering your mouth or your eyes, and excessive fidgeting. When your words don't match your gestures, your gestures will be seen as the truth. So maintain eye contact and confident body language, be comfortable, and speak from the heart.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
While I am studying in the UK, I am looking to acquire some international work experience which I believe will help me broaden my view and perception of various things.
Jaymie's Feedback
Great!
Anonymous Answer
I have two primary motivations for seeking a change: personal development and location. Firstly, I am searching for a new opportunity that challenges me to step out of my comfort zone and acquire new skills. Secondly, my family resides in Australia and I am keen on relocating closer to them, as I currently feel a bit out of place here in the UK.
Jaymie's Feedback
Perfect!
Anonymous Answer
I've learned a lot from my current employer, but I realized that there aren't enough growth opportunities aligned with my career goals. The internal changes happening within the company don't align with my long-term career plans. I'm grateful for the experience and skills I've gained in enterprise sales, strategy, and commercial roles, but I've decided it's time to move my career forward. Fortunately, my managers have offered to be my referrals and are supportive of my decision. I value the relationships I've built and believe in building bridges rather than burning them. While leaving with my current employer's blessings, I'm excited about the next chapter in my career journey.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! You've done a good job here of not speaking negatively at all about your current employer. Instead, it appears you want to grow and experience more challenges, which is great. You show that past managers support you and that you've acquired a lot of knowledge and experience that will help you as you move forward. This is a strong response; great job!
Anonymous Answer
I have learned a lot from my employer, but I want to look for a company that can provide more suitable compensation for the job and gives me a challenging opportunity to further develop my abilities.
Jaymie's Feedback
Advancement, growth, and opportunity are all valid reasons why someone may seek a job change. Good job.
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