How to Answer: Why are you looking for new employment?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a NHS Band 7 Radiographer job interview.
17. Why are you looking for new employment?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewers want to know why you are looking for new employment to see if you were fired, gave notice, or were laid off. If you were fired, they want to know if you will admit why you were fired, if you take responsibility, and what you learned from the experience. If you gave notice, they want to understand what you did not like about your job to see if you would fit in with the company culture.
Focus on being direct and honest, and explain why you seek new employment. If you gave notice, were laid off, or fired, describe the circumstances behind your leaving. Be sure to end your response on a positive note and tell the interviewers how you are excited to have the opportunity to interview for the position with their organization.
Avoid saying anything negative about your previous employer, manager, patients, or colleagues. When you speak poorly of others, it shows the interviewers that you may be challenging to work with and talk about others behind their backs.
Written by Krista Wenz on April 1st, 2023
Answer Example
"I am looking for new employment because I recently moved closer to my ageing parents. I worked for a private agency, and they do not have a facility in the area I could transfer to. However, I am excited for this opportunity to work for the NHS in a leadership role, which was not attainable at my previous employment due to the management structure."
Written by Krista Wenz on April 3rd, 2023