What makes you leave your current job?

What makes you leave your current job?

What makes you leave your current job?

ANS - I am looking for a long-term relationship and hence want to get away from a consulting world

and short-term (temporary assignments). I am really interested in developing a long term

relationship with my employer. Some examples of reasons you might give for leaving your current

or previous job and moving to the new job. Below are some of the reasons:

(1) The job position aligns perfectly with your career goals. For example: you career goals can be

(a) building new skills/competencies in the area of 'Business Analysis' , (b) taking more challenging

work and (c) contribute towards the development of business analysis discipline. (2) Your job doesn’t offer room for advancement. (You’ve gone as far as you can, despite having

done well in your position.)

(3) You want to expand into areas that don’t exist within your current job (but do exist with the one

you’re interviewing for). For example: Want to work in a particular domain. (4) The new company is one you’ve always wanted to work for and when you saw the opening you

were excited to have a chance to make this career move. For example: You always had a desire to

work in IT company if you are being interviewed by <TCS>. (5) The new company is growing in a direction / areas that you want to be part of. (6) You’re looking for a chance to take on a higher level of responsibility. (7) The new job offers better working conditions, benefits, commuting, etc. (This isn’t always as

strong as some of the others on its own, but if combined with one other reason can make a very

good case). (8) You just completed some classes or training in an area you want to pursue and the new

company gives you the opportunity to use and grow these skills. (9) You have researched the new company and feel that it’s a much better fit for you and your

current career goals. (You would need to have a solid reason(s) for that conclusion.)

TIPS - You want to look for a reason that feels true enough to you to sound totally sincere in the

interview. And you want to make sure that the new job actually provides you the opportunity you

say are looking for – something that the old job doesn’t offer! You want to add value and make a

difference to the future company. You should offer something that they need.