Every employer looks for consistency in a candidate. However, it is a fact that in today's world, almost everyone is changing jobs for the following reasons:
• Better salary and working conditions.
• New job opportunities and challenges.
• Good culture and facilities in the office.
• Wanting to spend less time traveling and looking for an office nearer to their home.
• Not satisfied with the boss's behavior.
• Wanting to work in a well-known company, etc.
The Standard Interview Question
In such a scenario, should an employer ask the standard question, "Why do you want to change your present company?" when it is a fact that the employer urgently needs to fill that position?
I understand that the employer is looking for stability and commitment in a candidate. What is wrong with changing jobs frequently if a person's ultimate goal is to work in a company of their choice and dreams? I believe that the time will come when one will spend a long time in a company of their choice until retirement. But until that time, why not look for a change? Working for multiple companies exposes you to different work cultures, diversifying your experience. This experience can be accumulated and utilized in a larger company where it was not previously possible due to the following reasons:
• The person may not be qualified and experienced for the job.
• Companies may only recruit students from top management institutes and those conducting full-time courses, thus rejecting part-time MBA candidates.
I hope you understood what I am trying to convey. Kindly discuss this topic.
From India, Mumbai
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48• Better salary and working conditions.
• New job opportunities and challenges.
• Good culture and facilities in the office.
• Wanting to spend less time traveling and looking for an office nearer to their home.
• Not satisfied with the boss's behavior.
• Wanting to work in a well-known company, etc.
The Standard Interview Question
In such a scenario, should an employer ask the standard question, "Why do you want to change your present company?" when it is a fact that the employer urgently needs to fill that position?
I understand that the employer is looking for stability and commitment in a candidate. What is wrong with changing jobs frequently if a person's ultimate goal is to work in a company of their choice and dreams? I believe that the time will come when one will spend a long time in a company of their choice until retirement. But until that time, why not look for a change? Working for multiple companies exposes you to different work cultures, diversifying your experience. This experience can be accumulated and utilized in a larger company where it was not previously possible due to the following reasons:
• The person may not be qualified and experienced for the job.
• Companies may only recruit students from top management institutes and those conducting full-time courses, thus rejecting part-time MBA candidates.
I hope you understood what I am trying to convey. Kindly discuss this topic.
From India, Mumbai
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I feel the employer should ask this question. The objective behind the question is not merely to explore an option to retain the employee, especially if they are someone who adds value to the company. I do not find anything wrong with this, especially with an employee who wants to leave for various reasons as listed by you. This question also aims to receive feedback from the employee about the functioning, work culture, adequacy of compensation, or even suggestions on business development. This feedback can help the employer to reorient their thinking and strategies to make their business competitive in this market-driven economy. I believe this is a crucial question if asked with the right intentions from the employer's point of view.
Regards,
B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Consultant
Chipinbiz Consultancy Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
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From India, Mumbai
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Regards,
B. Saikumar
HR & Labour Law Consultant
Chipinbiz Consultancy Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
Tel: [Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons] / [Phone Number Removed For Privacy Reasons]
From India, Mumbai
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