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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 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 isn't aligned 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, and I couldn't do that in that position. Although they're sad to see me go, I do this with my current employer's blessing, which is great because I forged a lot of great relationships there, and I've always been the type to build bridges rather than burn them."

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.
The interviewer wants to know your backstory, whether you quit or were let go. If you quit, they want to know why you did so before lining up another job. If you're still employed, they'll want to know why you are considering a different job. Loyalty is a desired trait among any employee.

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 your career growth, career advancement, and career development and explain that you are seeking opportunities more aligned with your core values. Saying that the job you're applying for could boost your career as your reason for pursuing the position reveals the possibility of a mutually beneficial opportunity.

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