Dear HR Professionals,
Can you give me a suitable answer for the question "why are you looking for a change"? I am looking for a change now. I am presently working as a recruiter in a consultancy, but I want to change my field. I am currently handling non-IT requirements, but I want to move into IT requirements.
Please send replies as soon as possible. Kindly do the needful.
Regards,
Srinivas,
Hyderabad
Can you give me a suitable answer for the question "why are you looking for a change"? I am looking for a change now. I am presently working as a recruiter in a consultancy, but I want to change my field. I am currently handling non-IT requirements, but I want to move into IT requirements.
Please send replies as soon as possible. Kindly do the needful.
Regards,
Srinivas,
Hyderabad
Hi Srinivas,
I feel the answer is in your question itself. As you are presently handling non-IT, you want to enter into IT requirements. I am not joking; it's a good, valid, and genuine reason to go with. Apart from this, you can say that since IT is the current scene in the industry, you would like to grow with the present trend.
Please let me know your comment; I will try to help you more.
Regards,
Srilatha
From India, Hyderabad
I feel the answer is in your question itself. As you are presently handling non-IT, you want to enter into IT requirements. I am not joking; it's a good, valid, and genuine reason to go with. Apart from this, you can say that since IT is the current scene in the industry, you would like to grow with the present trend.
Please let me know your comment; I will try to help you more.
Regards,
Srilatha
From India, Hyderabad
Dear Srinivas,
As there is no specific discreet answer for this question, it purely depends on the context and circumstances. As Sri rightly said, on pre-assumption, your question itself has the answer. From a recruiter of a consulting firm, you want to move to the IT side (client side) for gaining more career insight. There, you may have a chance to look at different portfolios, not just recruitment. Your avenue is growing if you make this move, so derive an answer for your question.
From India, Bangalore
As there is no specific discreet answer for this question, it purely depends on the context and circumstances. As Sri rightly said, on pre-assumption, your question itself has the answer. From a recruiter of a consulting firm, you want to move to the IT side (client side) for gaining more career insight. There, you may have a chance to look at different portfolios, not just recruitment. Your avenue is growing if you make this move, so derive an answer for your question.
From India, Bangalore
Hi Srilatha,
Thank you for sending the reply. What you said is quite meaningful. I am now looking for IT. For instance, if the interviewer asks me why IT when even non-IT roles are given equal preference these days, why am I looking only for IT? Then, what can I answer to this question?
If you have had this kind of experience, please do send me a reply.
Regards,
Srinivas,
Hyderabad
Thank you for sending the reply. What you said is quite meaningful. I am now looking for IT. For instance, if the interviewer asks me why IT when even non-IT roles are given equal preference these days, why am I looking only for IT? Then, what can I answer to this question?
If you have had this kind of experience, please do send me a reply.
Regards,
Srinivas,
Hyderabad
Dear Vasu,
It depends on the way you carry yourself. Specific questions like what you are asking should be approached in a very natural way, so that even if you say something ineffective, it cannot be easily detected.
Regarding your point, you can mention that you have worked perfectly in a non-IT role and are now looking for a change to prove yourself in IT. Highlight your ability to make good core judgments in the profession. Talk about the achievements you managed in your non-IT role and link them to your current requirements, and so on...
Regards,
Srilatha
From India, Hyderabad
It depends on the way you carry yourself. Specific questions like what you are asking should be approached in a very natural way, so that even if you say something ineffective, it cannot be easily detected.
Regarding your point, you can mention that you have worked perfectly in a non-IT role and are now looking for a change to prove yourself in IT. Highlight your ability to make good core judgments in the profession. Talk about the achievements you managed in your non-IT role and link them to your current requirements, and so on...
Regards,
Srilatha
From India, Hyderabad
Hi Srinivas,
I am into recruitments, and according to me, the way you can frame your answer is - Tell that you are currently handling Non-IT recruitments for the past x number of years. After gaining some amount of experience in this sector, now you would like to explore IT as another sector as it would be an add-on to your learning curve. Also, if you are a BE (Comp), then you can link this answer to your qualifications as well.
Regards,
Sushma
From India, Mumbai
I am into recruitments, and according to me, the way you can frame your answer is - Tell that you are currently handling Non-IT recruitments for the past x number of years. After gaining some amount of experience in this sector, now you would like to explore IT as another sector as it would be an add-on to your learning curve. Also, if you are a BE (Comp), then you can link this answer to your qualifications as well.
Regards,
Sushma
From India, Mumbai
Dear,,
This is a common question "Why yoy are looking for change"
Listen dear Never badmouth your previous industry, company, board, boss, staff, employees or customers. This rule is inviolable: never be negative. Any mud you hurl will only soil your suit.
Especially avoid words like “personality clash”, “didn't get along”, or others which cast a shadow on your competence, integrity, or temperament.
BEST ANSWER:
(If you have a job presently)
If you're not yet 100% committed to leaving your present post, don't be afraid to say so. Since you have a job, you are in a stronger position than someone who does not. But don't be coy either. State honestly what you'd be hoping to find in a new spot. Of course, as stated often before, you answer will all the stronger if you have already uncovered what this position is all about and you match your desires to it.
(If you do not presently have a job.)
Never lie about having been fired. It's unethical – and too easily checked. But do try to deflect the reason from you personally. If your firing was the result of a takeover, merger, division wide layoff, etc., so much the better.
But you should also do something totally unnatural that will demonstrate consummate professionalism. Even if it hurts , describe your own firing – candidly, succinctly and without a trace of bitterness – from the company's point-of-view, indicating that you could understand why it happened and you might have made the same decision yourself.
Your stature will rise immensely and, most important of all, you will show you are healed from the wounds inflicted by the firing. You will enhance your image as first-class management material and stand head and shoulders above the legions of firing victims who, at the slightest provocation, zip open their shirts to expose their battle scars and decry the unfairness of it all.
For all prior positions:
Make sure you've prepared a brief reason for leaving. Best reasons: more money, opportunity, responsibility& growrh,,,,
Ok,,,,bye
Bishnoo Prasad Panda,
Executive-Human Resources,
RTS, New Delhi.
This is a common question "Why yoy are looking for change"
Listen dear Never badmouth your previous industry, company, board, boss, staff, employees or customers. This rule is inviolable: never be negative. Any mud you hurl will only soil your suit.
Especially avoid words like “personality clash”, “didn't get along”, or others which cast a shadow on your competence, integrity, or temperament.
BEST ANSWER:
(If you have a job presently)
If you're not yet 100% committed to leaving your present post, don't be afraid to say so. Since you have a job, you are in a stronger position than someone who does not. But don't be coy either. State honestly what you'd be hoping to find in a new spot. Of course, as stated often before, you answer will all the stronger if you have already uncovered what this position is all about and you match your desires to it.
(If you do not presently have a job.)
Never lie about having been fired. It's unethical – and too easily checked. But do try to deflect the reason from you personally. If your firing was the result of a takeover, merger, division wide layoff, etc., so much the better.
But you should also do something totally unnatural that will demonstrate consummate professionalism. Even if it hurts , describe your own firing – candidly, succinctly and without a trace of bitterness – from the company's point-of-view, indicating that you could understand why it happened and you might have made the same decision yourself.
Your stature will rise immensely and, most important of all, you will show you are healed from the wounds inflicted by the firing. You will enhance your image as first-class management material and stand head and shoulders above the legions of firing victims who, at the slightest provocation, zip open their shirts to expose their battle scars and decry the unfairness of it all.
For all prior positions:
Make sure you've prepared a brief reason for leaving. Best reasons: more money, opportunity, responsibility& growrh,,,,
Ok,,,,bye
Bishnoo Prasad Panda,
Executive-Human Resources,
RTS, New Delhi.
Hi,
It is a good reason that you are looking for a change as you want to grow in IT. You can phrase it this way: since you have worked in the non-IT sector, you can explain the differences and challenges of recruiting in IT versus non-IT.
Making an offer and getting a software engineer to join can be a nightmare as the market is very competitive, and resources have the upper hand, which you may not have experienced in the non-IT sector.
Regards,
Jyothi
It is a good reason that you are looking for a change as you want to grow in IT. You can phrase it this way: since you have worked in the non-IT sector, you can explain the differences and challenges of recruiting in IT versus non-IT.
Making an offer and getting a software engineer to join can be a nightmare as the market is very competitive, and resources have the upper hand, which you may not have experienced in the non-IT sector.
Regards,
Jyothi
Hi Srinivas,
When you answer these open-ended questions, keep in mind that the interviewer is not interested in what you are saying but why and how you are saying this. Are you confident or just answering for the sake of providing some answer? Be original, be practical - they want to check your conviction. There is no right or wrong answer for these questions. You can use the tips provided by other members.
Warmly,
Shashank
From India
When you answer these open-ended questions, keep in mind that the interviewer is not interested in what you are saying but why and how you are saying this. Are you confident or just answering for the sake of providing some answer? Be original, be practical - they want to check your conviction. There is no right or wrong answer for these questions. You can use the tips provided by other members.
Warmly,
Shashank
From India
Dear Srinivas,
The answer to your question is contingent on the context and circumstances. You can say that IT recruitments offer good incentives, as the CTC of IT professionals is higher. Additionally, you can mention that a lot of IT jobs are emerging in India, making it an opportune time to be part of the IT industry.
If you are attending an interview for IT recruitments, express the above sentiments. However, if the interview is for a non-IT position, convey your interest in seeking better income, growth prospects, and a change of environment. Ultimately, it depends on how you convince the interviewer; provide a reasonable answer that reflects your thoughts effectively.
Best of luck.
Regards,
Visu.
From India, Hyderabad
The answer to your question is contingent on the context and circumstances. You can say that IT recruitments offer good incentives, as the CTC of IT professionals is higher. Additionally, you can mention that a lot of IT jobs are emerging in India, making it an opportune time to be part of the IT industry.
If you are attending an interview for IT recruitments, express the above sentiments. However, if the interview is for a non-IT position, convey your interest in seeking better income, growth prospects, and a change of environment. Ultimately, it depends on how you convince the interviewer; provide a reasonable answer that reflects your thoughts effectively.
Best of luck.
Regards,
Visu.
From India, Hyderabad
Well, I feel that you should know the answer to the question you have posed. Since it is you who are seeking for change you should know why you need a change. So it is sort of puzzling why you want others to decide the reason for you wanting a change.
Hey, I don't wish to offend you but I am kind of confused!!!
From Sri Lanka
Hey, I don't wish to offend you but I am kind of confused!!!
From Sri Lanka
Dear Sriniwas,
Please ask yourself the reason why you want to change. You will get the genuine answer. It can be anything: money, a learning opportunity, a complete recruitment profile (Non-IT + IT), location preference, family problems, career growth, etc.
Remember one thing: always be positive. Don't mention negative reasons like not liking your boss, not receiving a promotion for many years, low salary, or not liking the culture.
My best wishes are with you for the meaningful development of your career.
Regards,
Sameer
From India, Calcutta
Please ask yourself the reason why you want to change. You will get the genuine answer. It can be anything: money, a learning opportunity, a complete recruitment profile (Non-IT + IT), location preference, family problems, career growth, etc.
Remember one thing: always be positive. Don't mention negative reasons like not liking your boss, not receiving a promotion for many years, low salary, or not liking the culture.
My best wishes are with you for the meaningful development of your career.
Regards,
Sameer
From India, Calcutta
Dear,
As you are handling non-IT recruitment, it will be very difficult to handle at first instance in any big IT company. You will need to understand the recruitment policy and based on that policy, you may proceed with the assignment. I suggest you first try to obtain the recruitment policy of a large IT company, which could assist you in securing a job as well as gaining clarity on the recruitment process within an IT company.
Regards,
Chandan
From Japan, Tokyo
As you are handling non-IT recruitment, it will be very difficult to handle at first instance in any big IT company. You will need to understand the recruitment policy and based on that policy, you may proceed with the assignment. I suggest you first try to obtain the recruitment policy of a large IT company, which could assist you in securing a job as well as gaining clarity on the recruitment process within an IT company.
Regards,
Chandan
From Japan, Tokyo
Hi Srinivas,
You can have your reasons for a change in bullet points:
1. You do not have corporate exposure, so you can mention that you are looking out for the same.
2. Looking out for more exposure in terms of moving from non-IT to IT side.
3. Also, you can mention that you would want to work for a firm with more variety & quality practices - to increase your learning.
You can have your reasons for a change in bullet points:
1. You do not have corporate exposure, so you can mention that you are looking out for the same.
2. Looking out for more exposure in terms of moving from non-IT to IT side.
3. Also, you can mention that you would want to work for a firm with more variety & quality practices - to increase your learning.
Hi Srinivas,
The liking and disliking are wholly and solely individual interests. The various reasons cited for job changes are:
1. Job satisfaction
2. Pay and compensation
3. Career growth
4. Location or region
5. Nature of the industry
6. Brand name
With regards,
Yoganth Murthy
From India, Bangalore
The liking and disliking are wholly and solely individual interests. The various reasons cited for job changes are:
1. Job satisfaction
2. Pay and compensation
3. Career growth
4. Location or region
5. Nature of the industry
6. Brand name
With regards,
Yoganth Murthy
From India, Bangalore
Hi,
"Index is the face of mind" is a proverb. However, in my point of view, we cannot judge others solely by seeing their face. One should assess a person based on their attitude, behavior, and interactions with others. It is better to judge a person by getting closer to them.
Thank you.
"Index is the face of mind" is a proverb. However, in my point of view, we cannot judge others solely by seeing their face. One should assess a person based on their attitude, behavior, and interactions with others. It is better to judge a person by getting closer to them.
Thank you.
I quit my previous employer due to a clash of personalities and difference in opinion about an F&F settlement. And I very definitely have not recovered from the the unfairness and unprofessionalism of the treatment meted out to me even before the confrontation. Even during this argument certain unparliamentary words were used which shud never be used anywhere - let alone in office.
I have since then been searching for a job and have never been able to find a satisfactory answer to the question about - why did I quit?
I have endeavoured to keep hurt and indignation out of my answer by blaming it on a takeover... but when experienced recruiters probe slightly further, my unhappiness with my previous employer becomes quite evident.
How should I answer this question?
Regards,
Leks
From India, New Delhi
I have since then been searching for a job and have never been able to find a satisfactory answer to the question about - why did I quit?
I have endeavoured to keep hurt and indignation out of my answer by blaming it on a takeover... but when experienced recruiters probe slightly further, my unhappiness with my previous employer becomes quite evident.
How should I answer this question?
Regards,
Leks
From India, New Delhi
Dear Srilatha,
I am very thankful to you for giving me the reply. I told the same thing that you have answered. Now, I have received an offer for an IT recruiter position. Thank you very much.
If you don't mind, may I know your email ID, please? You can be in touch via my email.
Regards,
Srinivas
Email: vasmungara@gmail.com
I am very thankful to you for giving me the reply. I told the same thing that you have answered. Now, I have received an offer for an IT recruiter position. Thank you very much.
If you don't mind, may I know your email ID, please? You can be in touch via my email.
Regards,
Srinivas
Email: vasmungara@gmail.com
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