Department of Juvenile Justice Mock Interview
Practice 30 Department of Juvenile Justice interview questions covering youth advocacy, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation philosophy.
Question 4 of 30
Why are you seeking employment?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I feel a bit stuck at my current job. The growth opportunity there isn't quite what they advertised when I took the job. So I figured it was best to move on, before I burn out there, and continue to deliver and set all parties, including myself, up for success."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
They are curious about what your circumstance will reveal about you as a potential employee. If you quit your job before lining up another, this could speak to a lack of planning or strategizing. If you were laid off or let go, that could reveal any potential red flags as well. If you are currently testing the field, while considering leaving your current employer, they'll be curious about how committed you are to your current employer, and gauging how serious you are about joining another team elsewhere. Your motives for leaving your job could be just as revealing.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Focus on the positives with a mindset for career growth. Steer away from speaking about your current or previous employers negatively. Be sincere, but frame your answer with a positive growth mindset.
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