Job Interview: How to Talk about Weaknesses, Yourself, and Other Questions and Answers

Chapter 1: How to Explain Your Reasons for Leaving a Job

Common reasons for leaving a job

Your values no longer align with the firm objective

You 'd like added payment

The firm you worked for failed

You feel undervalued in your existing role

You are looking for a new obstacle

You want a job with better career development opportunities

You needed to leave due to family or personal reasons

You don't like the hours at your existing job

You decided to relocate to a new city

You want to change career courses

You decided to return to school

Your character didn't align with the company culture

You found a better opportunity

You had to leave for health reasons that have since been dealt with

You were laid off or let go

You wanted to work in a much different industry

One of the most common questions recruiters ask is, Why do you want to leave your present job? Hiring managers need to know why you are leaving so they can learn more about what is essential to you in a job and how you handle unfavorable circumstances.

There are some ways to answer this question, so take time before your interview to prepare a thoughtful answer that will give your interviewer self-confidence about the decision to hire you. Here are a few examples of how to answer, as well as some pointers on picking the best option for you.

How to answer Why do you want to leave your existing job?

1. Be clear about your reasons for exiting

Take some time to jot down all the reasons you're searching for a new chance. If you're not exactly sure about what they are, consider the following questions to get started:

What are your values?

What are your profession objectives? Where do you want to be in five years? 10 years?

What are your needs in a workplace environment? What do you need in a job?

What do you like about your position? What do you dislike?

What are your relationships like with colleagues? Managers?

What market do you want to be in?

Are you enthusiastic about your firm's mission?

Does your current situation line up with these answers? Why or why not?

After you have written your answers down, circle a number of essential reasons you want to give up your interview. You should select reasons that stand apart as expert instead of personal. For example, you may be looking for a new job because of a current life change like a marriage or move-- these aren't the reasons you should lead within the interview.

2. Keep your answer short

Though it is essential to totally answer your job interviewer's question in clarifying why you want to leave your job, keep your reaction to around one or two sentences. After