I received an email from a consultancy regarding a job opening. The recruiter asked me the reason why I want to change my job. Yes, I am looking for a new job for the following reasons:
1. I am currently working in a small firm.
2. I am the only person in the HR department here.
3. The HR department here is not well established.
4. The location is far away from my house, and I am fed up with the daily commute.
Please advise me on what would be the right answer to her question. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
From India, Panipat
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21. I am currently working in a small firm.
2. I am the only person in the HR department here.
3. The HR department here is not well established.
4. The location is far away from my house, and I am fed up with the daily commute.
Please advise me on what would be the right answer to her question. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
From India, Panipat
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Hi,
In general (if we don't want to give too specific/actual reason), we can say "for better growth & increased responsibility in a new profile with better learning," or we can say "Professional Growth as well as Personal Growth."
If the interviewer asks what do you mean by professional growth, we can say a new work environment with new challenges and new learnings. For Personal Growth, we can say growth in monetary terms (tangible growth) and learning through new responsibilities (intangible growth).
From India, Secunderabad
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In general (if we don't want to give too specific/actual reason), we can say "for better growth & increased responsibility in a new profile with better learning," or we can say "Professional Growth as well as Personal Growth."
If the interviewer asks what do you mean by professional growth, we can say a new work environment with new challenges and new learnings. For Personal Growth, we can say growth in monetary terms (tangible growth) and learning through new responsibilities (intangible growth).
From India, Secunderabad
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Hi sarita, On today’s context, majority of the people are switching over jobs for increased paycheck. Why to hide the reality?Pls tell the reason as better prospect.
From India, Lucknow
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From India, Lucknow
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Dear Ms. Thakur,
Normally, when we don't want to provide the actual reason to the employer, we can say "for better career opportunities and learning something new," or we can say "professional growth as well as personal growth."
If the interviewer asks what you mean by professional growth, you can say it involves a new work environment with new responsibilities, challenges, and learning experiences.
For personal growth, we can mention an increase in salary and gaining knowledge through new responsibilities and interactions with senior colleagues.
From India, Pune
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Normally, when we don't want to provide the actual reason to the employer, we can say "for better career opportunities and learning something new," or we can say "professional growth as well as personal growth."
If the interviewer asks what you mean by professional growth, you can say it involves a new work environment with new responsibilities, challenges, and learning experiences.
For personal growth, we can mention an increase in salary and gaining knowledge through new responsibilities and interactions with senior colleagues.
From India, Pune
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thank you very much for suggestions but i want to change this job just becoz of location problem there is proper transportation in this area . it takes two hour from one side thanks
From India, Panipat
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From India, Panipat
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Hi,
Usually, you get a thought of change in the job when you feel that you are doing the same job for years with no personal or professional growth. The reason you can cite is for better career opportunities where you can grow both professionally and personally.
From India, Bangalore
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Usually, you get a thought of change in the job when you feel that you are doing the same job for years with no personal or professional growth. The reason you can cite is for better career opportunities where you can grow both professionally and personally.
From India, Bangalore
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Due to transportation problems, you are considering quitting your job. However, if your current job is satisfactory in terms of salary, timings, environment, relationships, responsibilities, etc., you may want to reconsider your decision.
Why not relocate your house closer to the office, especially if it is a rented property? By adjusting things to your liking, you can potentially excel in all areas.
Thanks & Regards,
Krish
From India, Hyderabad
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Why not relocate your house closer to the office, especially if it is a rented property? By adjusting things to your liking, you can potentially excel in all areas.
Thanks & Regards,
Krish
From India, Hyderabad
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According to Jack Welch, former CEO of GE, this is one question that he recommends employers to ask. He says that this would be his most important question.
Whatever the reason, be honest. If you have been let go, say that you had differences and agreed to disagree. Letting go is not the end of the world. It opens you up to discover yourself. If it was your fault, then this gives you the opportunity to make amends and better yourself.
There are no magical answers. Be honest, and let the chips fall.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Whatever the reason, be honest. If you have been let go, say that you had differences and agreed to disagree. Letting go is not the end of the world. It opens you up to discover yourself. If it was your fault, then this gives you the opportunity to make amends and better yourself.
There are no magical answers. Be honest, and let the chips fall.
From United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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You are right. I can relocate my house, but then my husband will face the same problem. Well, let's see. Yes, I am getting a good salary, less work pressure, cooperative management - everything is good. Thank you. I will tell her the real problem, and then it will be up to her if she reacts positively or not.
From India, Panipat
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From India, Panipat
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Hi Sarita,
In my opinion, speak the truth while explaining the details as you mentioned here. It always works for me. Apart from this, we are all human beings, and we do understand the problems we face in our lives. However, it totally depends on how you are going to explain the reasons and motives behind changing your job.
Best of luck!!
Regards,
From India, Delhi
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In my opinion, speak the truth while explaining the details as you mentioned here. It always works for me. Apart from this, we are all human beings, and we do understand the problems we face in our lives. However, it totally depends on how you are going to explain the reasons and motives behind changing your job.
Best of luck!!
Regards,
From India, Delhi
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