This interview question is direct and can be challenging to answer if you have not given deep thought to why you seek an employment change. The interviewer wants to understand the circumstances surrounding your desired exit. They also want assurance that your reason for exiting the role will not happen again with their organization.

Prepare a rehearsed statement that includes honest reasoning. 'My current role is no longer a fit' is not an answer that will bode well with a discerning interviewer. Neither is a vague reply like, 'There is no room to grow.'

Whatever is motivating you to leave your current position, be sure to keep your overall response positive. For instance, you don't want to say that the company's industry is 'dying' or the organization is terrible to work for. Even if it may be true - keep that information to yourself and focus on the future!

1) Start with a positive comment about your current role.
2) Mention the challenges you face and what you have done to overcome them.
3) Outline the transferable skills you have developed between your current role and this new opportunity.
4) Talk about how you can take this skill set and use it to excel in this new role.