Considering a Job Change? How to Impress Interviewers with Your Reasoning

Hi dear professionals, I am currently working for a private organization, and I am considering changing my job. However, I have a doubt: if I am asked why I want to change jobs, what should I say to impress the interviewer? Your valuable suggestions are highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Hello Krishna_raj26,

First and foremost, are you clear about why you want to change jobs?

If you are not, then I suggest you think very clearly and have clarity on the reasons why you want to change. Then, I can bet anything on this - you will have the answer on what to tell the interviewer without the need for anybody guiding you.

If you are clear on why you want to change, then you already have the answer to your query. If you still want any specific advice on this forum, please mention clearly why you want to change. Then the most appropriate advice would be forthcoming.

Last but not least, I suggest you stop focusing on 'pleasing/impressing' the other person - whether it's this interview or any other interaction. No one has any idea of the nature of the interviewer and how do you think anyone can give you 100% foolproof advice? For all you know, the very advice which would have worked at one interview may be totally counter-productive at another.

Also, please note that what I have mentioned so far above is about "what", not 'how'. So even though what you may be saying makes perfect logical sense, if you don't say it in a pleasing manner with clarity, the chances of your effort going to waste are high.

All the best.

Regards,

TS

Dear Sateesh,

I am very thankful for your most valuable suggestions. My reason for wanting to change jobs is the salary. Currently, my salary is so low that even an uneducated person could earn the same. I recently attended an interview with an MNC company but was rejected due to this lack of competitiveness. I believe my communication skills are lacking, and I am about to attend an interview with Deloitte. Please suggest how I can better prepare to face the interview.

Your help in this regard would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Raj

Hello Raj,

How long have you been working in the present job? And in what role?

Also, how did you come to the conclusion that 'salary is very less which an uneducated man can earn' OR 'lack of perfectness'? You did accept the present job—right? Or was it imposed on you by someone else? Then why blame someone or something else for what YOU did? All you can say is: I am not satisfied with the salary—NOT whether it is less or more compared to someone else. I can show you umpteen numbers of people who are working for salaries much below their qualifications or even past exp—due to the force of circumstances.

My suggestion is: please don't focus on what's NOT IN YOUR CONTROL. Focus on what's IN YOUR CONTROL—in the present situation, improving your communication skills. As you must be aware, communication skills are paramount in MNCs.

And in any interview, you can present your case better like: I am looking for a change for better prospects. Doesn't that sound better—more positive than negative? And if you are further asked for details, you can mention better salary AND responsibilities—since you need to be clear that one can't have a better salary without the associated responsibilities.

Also, you need to ensure you make yourself 'prepared/equipped' to handle such increased responsibilities—quite a few people want to take the responsibilities that they think they can handle, but in reality can't. Once you convince the interviewer about this aspect, money will follow even without you talking about it—since every company knows that competence has its own cost & value.

All the Best.

Regards,

TS

Simply say "for better prospects." Everyone knows why you are making changes. We are not providing charity services. Be forthright.

Regards,
R. Ponraj