Why are you looking for a new role?
"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, it doesn't align with my career goals. I'm grateful for the experience and what I learned along the way. But because of the lack of growth opportunities, 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 many great relationships there, and I've always been the type who builds bridges rather than burns them."
This question aims to assess what your circumstance could reveal about you as an employee. If you are currently testing the field while considering leaving your current employer, the interviewer will want to know how committed you are to your current employer and how serious you are about joining another team elsewhere. Your motives for leaving your job could be just as revealing. If you quit your job before lining up another, this could speak to poor planning, quitting before you were fired, or lessened professional worth. If you were laid off or let go, that could reveal potential red flags.
When speaking, try not to speak too fast and moderate your tone. Speaking too fast could make you come across as seeming nervous. Speak more slowly to come across as relaxed, like an equal speaking among your peers. Also, make sure you choose your words carefully. Spend some time looking up terms that you feel best to apply to you or are naturally part of your vocabulary. Use professional adjectives to describe yourself and your situation, such as career focussed, ambitious, persistent, genuine, patient, enthusiastic, disciplined, and passionate.
The best course of action is detailing where you want to take your career from here, the type of environment and work culture you want to work with, and how JP Morgan Chase unique fits that mold. The best approach to communicate this is by showcasing the research you've performed on the company at the same time, and informing them what you learned there enticed you to pursue this opportunity, which felt like the perfect fit for you.
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
I am going to graduate this Winter and hope to use my talents where they would be appreciated such as at your firm and at this specific role.
Marcie's Feedback
It makes sense that you're looking for a job since you're graduating soon. Talk more about why this company and role will fit your personality and skill set. Convey how excited you are about this potential opportunity. Good job!
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