Struggling with "Why Are You Leaving Your Job?" Question in Interviews – Need Advice!

I was rejected in the final interview three times.

One of the questions that is typically asked in an interview is "Why are you leaving your job?" or "Why did you leave your job?" They are argued heavily in this case. What should I do? How can I convince them? What should I want to tell him/her? Please give me guidance. Thank you and regards, Sagar Kalaria.

What actually is the reason? You can tell us, and maybe we can figure out a more subtle version of it! Or maybe the reason you genuinely have could be good enough but you're not using it.

Anyway, generally the reasons given are: good growth opportunities, good career prospects, good profile, better brand name, better exposure, better learning opportunities, or simply better monetary advantage! But keep in mind not to criticize your present company!

You said interviewers ask, "Why did you leave your job?" If you have a gap in your career progression or you have left your current job, then it will be a big demotivator for the interviewer. Also, make sure whether giving an answer for why you want to change jobs is the main reason for not succeeding at the interview or is it something else. I doubt there could be other reasons as well.

Thank you, Meenu.

THIS IS THE MATTER

They asked me why I want to leave the job. I told them it's for a better learning opportunity. He responded, "If I select you, you will learn here, but after some time, it will become your routine work. What will you do then?"

In another interview, I was asked the same question. I replied that they do not use performance appraisal and there is a lack of development in HR activities.

They asked me, "What have you learned?" What should I reply? I know everything, but I can't practice it in my company.

Then they said, "It is not your experience." What I realized is that they heavily argued on my answer.

Thanks and regards,
Sagar Kalaria

Hi,

If you have maintained good stability for more than two years with your previous employers, you can indicate that you are interested in career prospects.

Regards,
Shyam
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Dear Sagar,

Unfortunately, no matter how much people say "always speak the truth in interviews," the fact remains that nobody wants to hear the truth; that's why there are rules like never talking badly about your previous company or your boss, even when that's the real reason for leaving the job!

You must understand that when you go for an interview, you are actually "marketing" yourself, not making confessions!! This means that for such questions, there's no need to give the real answer; instead, you must provide the best-sounding answer.

Give reasons like, "I have learned a lot in my previous organization, but I would like to explore more, join bigger or better organizations so that I can continue to learn and grow," etc. Just sound very positive.

Hope this helps,
Shikha

Hey, for this, you can answer that... By learning, I mean learning from my day-to-day activities and not classroom trainings. Thus, once I settle into my routine work, I will automatically learn from the work each day and try to gain expertise in my work.

Hi,

I think we are not leaving the job but the company... then why?
Everyone talks about growth and almost all offer, but why can't we go for a better or best way to achieve it?
Not criticizing the present one but can make a nice impression at least.