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'why are you looking to leave?'
So i've been looking for a new job for over a year now and while I haven't gotten any responses, I've been re-directing my focus as to what I am looking for hoping to broaden myself.
I know why I am looking for a new job but I am not sure how to properly answer that question that doesn't raise red flags. My reasons? The commute is very long (2.5 hrs each way) and the new job I was just placed in (wasn't given a choice) doesn't challange me or use me to the best of my abilities. I went from an admin who did all aspects of account management to an admin who answers phones all day. This move to this group wasn't my choice, i was placed here after my job moved out of state.
Any tips on how to answer the question as to why you are looking to leave?
Re: 'why are you looking to leave?'
"I'm looking for a position that better utilizes my skills and allows me to broaden my experience."
"My opportunities for advancement are limited at my current company, and I wat to utilize the skills I've learned there to be an asset to you while broadening my experence and hopefully advancing in my career."
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thanks for the words i was looking for a new job to better use my abilities!
im looking for a new job too
I had a job with a horrible commute. It took about 1.5 hours in the morning if I left before 6:15 AM and took about 2 to 3 hours in the evening. I said just that when interviewing..."I am spending 3-4 hours/day commuting."
I got almost the exact same response from everyone I interviewed with--oh that doesn't sound good. I can see why you're looking. (or something along those lines).
I think anyone would get it if you say "I am spending 5 hours/day commuting"
I would be careful with this one.
To many people, you spending 5 hours a day commuting is YOUR problem. You can always make the choice to move closer to your work, in their eyes, even if it's not practical for you in reality.
I would focus more on the professional/technical aspects of why you're looking to leave, and focus less on more personal reasons such as commute and work/life balance.
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Tell them exactly what you told us. Your honesty will help find you a better fitting job, and they will respect you for giving it to them straight up.
When I was job hunting, I didn't want to say that my neurologist told me I would have fewer migraines if I had a regular schedule. I just said, I'm looking to get out of retail and get a more regular schedule for my personal life. I didn't want potential employers to think I was going to call in sick a lot for work.
However, in your situation, it doesn't sound like you are whining or that you have anything to hide. Just tell them you are looking for a shorter commute and a more challenging position. You are looking to do more than answer phones.
I got asked this in my job interview (which I got) for a contracting role. Valid question, since I was in a permanent job.
I said: to be honest, I really wasn't looking to move at all. I get approached by agents frequently for roles, but your role sounded fantastic and a really great fit for my skillset so I was happy to hear more about it.
OR: I was brought on to service X client which has been great, however the sales pipeline has tailed off and I'm not being utilised fully.
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