Manager Mock Interview
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Question 30 of 32
Why are you seeking to leave your current 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.
The hiring company needs assurance that this management role will meet your needs now and in the long term. If you are employed and looking for a new opportunity, the interviewer will want to know how this job differs from the one you want to leave. Be transparent about your current situation, yet be careful not to overshare or speak negatively about your current employer or role. Focus primarily on your 'wish list' for your next job rather than dwell on what is wrong with your current position.
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.
"In my current role, there are minimal growth opportunities. One of the owners holds the next position in line, so I truly have reached my peak there. I am very thankful for everything my current company has offered me the past four years; however, I am ready to expand my horizons."
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