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Why are you looking for a new position?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Career growth and professional development are driving me to seek a new position. As wonderful as my organization has been to me, I do not see an opportunity for upward growth. When I saw your posting for an executive assistant supporting the C-suite, I knew I had to apply."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I feel that I've reached the highest point I can at my current position. I am exceeding sales metrics, but what I am longing for is a team to lead. Right now, and in the next year or more, there is no such position. Because of this, I need to look for another, better fit where I can grow to my fullest potential."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have been with my organization for four years and have moved up through almost every rank the store offers to get to where I am today. I am so grateful to the store, the management, and customers for the opportunity and growth I've experienced over the last few years. However, I feel as though I need to conquer the next challenge. I need to stretch outside of my comfort zone to grow in a new industry."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I feel that I have outgrown my role as it is with a small marketing agency. I am looking for an opportunity in which I can work with more robust software, on larger projects, with clients who have bigger budgets."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I do not take this move lightly. My current company feels like a family. I need to see further challenge and growth so, after giving it much thought, I put my application out. My decision is on timing, the fact that you are the right company, and the position is not a lateral move for me. All of these stars have aligned in this one job you're looking to fill, and it is calling my name."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am seeking a transition to a new district because my spouse needs to transfer offices and we are looking to move to this area. Since my kids will be attending this school, I thought it would be an excellent idea to apply here as well. Your school has an excellent reputation, which sweetens the deal for me as well."
Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
When an interviewer asks you this, make sure you always keep your answer positive. If you are leaving your position because you don't like your boss, be sure to phrase it more eloquently. If you aren't sure how to reply, remember - it's always a safe bet to focus your answer on career growth and exciting opportunities.
Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
"I value growth! It's important to me that I grow in my career so I can continue to be a valuable asset to the company for which I am working. I've noticed tremendous growth in your company the past year, and that appeals to me."
Anonymous Answer
I am looking for a new position because I want to grow in my career, so I can continue being a valuable asset to the company I am working for. Ohio University has grown so much since my first year, and I want to be a part of that growth in the future.
Alexandra's Feedback
This answer to me communicates why you are looking for a position at Ohio University. However, I think your response should address why you are leaving your old position. If you just graduated, that would be your answer (that you are just now entering the workforce).
Anonymous Answer
I love my job and my life out here; however, I want to relocate to where I have more family and friends. My company is going through some very difficult times right now, and I think this is good timing to move on to a new challenge. Also, I am not passionate about the products I manage. Continuing in my professional field and adding the opportunity to work with products that change animals' lives would be very meaningful.
Rachelle's Feedback
Your answer is very honest, and you present compelling, reasonable points as to why you want to move on. You mention your company's difficult times in a respectful and professional way, which is very important.
Anonymous Answer
I'm looking for growth in my career and having different responsibilities, and I strongly believe it's the right time to start working on achieving that and what I noticed is that your organization always have interesting opportunities that will help me to grow.
Cindy's Feedback
Good. Career growth is a very good reason to be looking for a position. Again, I'd be more specific about how you intend to grow your career and skills within the organization.
Anonymous Answer
Unfortunately, after 12 successful years at my previous employer, my entire department was consolidated in Taiwan. After a refreshing break, I realize how much I love my profession and seek to find a position at least as fulfilling as my last role.
Cindy's Feedback
Good! You do a good job highlighting your tenure to show that you are stable and reliable.
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