Dear All,
This is Pradyumna. In interviews, you might have faced this question and given many different answers. But I want the best answer for why you want to change the job. I don't want to say any negative words about my current organization or my top management. So, without causing any harm and satisfying another employer during the interview, what would be the answer? Please suggest.
You can email me at: pradyumna.kulkarni78@gmail.com
Pradyumna
From India, Mumbai
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3This is Pradyumna. In interviews, you might have faced this question and given many different answers. But I want the best answer for why you want to change the job. I don't want to say any negative words about my current organization or my top management. So, without causing any harm and satisfying another employer during the interview, what would be the answer? Please suggest.
You can email me at: pradyumna.kulkarni78@gmail.com
Pradyumna
From India, Mumbai
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Hello Pradyumna,
There can NEVER be a BEST answer for such things...only a BETTER answer. When you change the present job to a new one, there is always a possibility that you will change again after some time [maybe a few years down the line]. Then again, there will be a BETTER answer for the hunt - better vis-a-vis what you NOW think is better. And I think Asha's suggestion should be good enough for the present situation.
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TS
From India, Hyderabad
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There can NEVER be a BEST answer for such things...only a BETTER answer. When you change the present job to a new one, there is always a possibility that you will change again after some time [maybe a few years down the line]. Then again, there will be a BETTER answer for the hunt - better vis-a-vis what you NOW think is better. And I think Asha's suggestion should be good enough for the present situation.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Asha,
I have come across the same answer. Could you reply to the following questions with a better answer?
1. Why don't you think of your career development and challenging avenues in the same corporate?
and
2. Why do you feel there is no career development in your current job?
Asha Mathew replied: "For career development and better challenging avenues (is that not the reason??)"
From India, Hyderabad
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I have come across the same answer. Could you reply to the following questions with a better answer?
1. Why don't you think of your career development and challenging avenues in the same corporate?
and
2. Why do you feel there is no career development in your current job?
Asha Mathew replied: "For career development and better challenging avenues (is that not the reason??)"
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Pradyumna,
"A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS," I believe this. But in my career between 20-40 years, people frequently change jobs.
Reasons may be as follows:
1. Better prospects (Newly joined individuals and those acquiring knowledge often express this reason).
2. Career development (After gaining some experience, if they receive an opportunity in a medium or large organization, people tend to cite this reason).
3. Family constraints (When family resides in one location and employment is elsewhere, people mention this as a reason).
However, collectively, the reasons mentioned above serve as a motivation for change.
Regards,
PBS KUMAR
From India, Kakinada
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"A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS," I believe this. But in my career between 20-40 years, people frequently change jobs.
Reasons may be as follows:
1. Better prospects (Newly joined individuals and those acquiring knowledge often express this reason).
2. Career development (After gaining some experience, if they receive an opportunity in a medium or large organization, people tend to cite this reason).
3. Family constraints (When family resides in one location and employment is elsewhere, people mention this as a reason).
However, collectively, the reasons mentioned above serve as a motivation for change.
Regards,
PBS KUMAR
From India, Kakinada
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Hi Asha,
I have come across the same answer. Could you reply to the following questions with a better answer?
1. Why don't you think of your career development and challenging avenues in the same corporate?
and
2. Why do you feel there is no career development in your current job?
As rightly said by our members above, there's no specific or exact answer that can be given because it depends on the situation a candidate faces for a post, and an explanation always has to be given. On the contrary, if it's for the pure need of one's elevation, then it can be "Job Rotation," "Personal Growth the way we wish to be or wish to attain."
Harish, to answer your question - (Can it be answered this way - genuine candidate for job rotation) (excluding the personal reasons):
1. Having served for a long period and to a certain extent knowing the values, environment, and operations of the current organization, I would now like to utilize/apply my skills and prove my capability in a different work culture, operations, or an entirely new environment. In a way, challenging myself to suit and work for what I decide to as your firm requires a candidate to suit your needs.
and
2. There's always a comfort zone for everybody. So, I have reached my comfort zone in my current job, and that makes me look for new challenges.
Requesting all for suggestions. Can this be answered? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
From India, Mumbai
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I have come across the same answer. Could you reply to the following questions with a better answer?
1. Why don't you think of your career development and challenging avenues in the same corporate?
and
2. Why do you feel there is no career development in your current job?
As rightly said by our members above, there's no specific or exact answer that can be given because it depends on the situation a candidate faces for a post, and an explanation always has to be given. On the contrary, if it's for the pure need of one's elevation, then it can be "Job Rotation," "Personal Growth the way we wish to be or wish to attain."
Harish, to answer your question - (Can it be answered this way - genuine candidate for job rotation) (excluding the personal reasons):
1. Having served for a long period and to a certain extent knowing the values, environment, and operations of the current organization, I would now like to utilize/apply my skills and prove my capability in a different work culture, operations, or an entirely new environment. In a way, challenging myself to suit and work for what I decide to as your firm requires a candidate to suit your needs.
and
2. There's always a comfort zone for everybody. So, I have reached my comfort zone in my current job, and that makes me look for new challenges.
Requesting all for suggestions. Can this be answered? Please correct me if I'm wrong.
From India, Mumbai
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Good answer, Kavitha.
Harish, thanks for the questions. Each individual will have various answers, and each of them would have a different reason for actually considering a change. It need not always be that there are no career opportunities with the existing company, but maybe a better offer exists outside. What's wrong in trying?
For some, it may be bad management as the reason why they want to quit, for others relocation, for others it may be the pay, or even a glass ceiling in certain cases.
I can highlight a few areas the interviewees need to be prepared for such questions:
1. Why don't you think of your career development and challenging avenues in the same corporate?
(Does this mean replacing my senior?? :-)
Jokes apart - I would suggest:
a) Opportunity for exposure in a different industry
b) Opportunity to use available skill set for a better position. For example: A recruiter will definitely know in detail about a particular role, and who will fit the role and the bill. Also, in the future, this knowledge will turn into the required skill set for the identification of training needs and setting of performance management systems (KRA and KRIS derived from JDS)
c) Job/skills requirements differ between industries and even among companies. Certain positions may demand a detailed approach, whereas certain don't. Now it's the interest of the candidate to consider what they want to specialize in the future.
d) Please be aware of what interests you the most about the position
2. Why do you feel there is no career development in your current job?
(Did you feel so??? That's bad)
- Limited responsibilities
- Limited opportunities (due to infrastructure/industry/type of culture)
- If one has specialized in a field and become good at it, it's better to move forward with a career and thoughts for professional and personal improvement. Stagnation is bad. Maybe the new offer has much scope for offering what is required for growth and exposure.
I have just given you suggestions that one may want to consider before choosing or "structuring" your answer.
Above all, be frank. Be true with the actual reason because if you are not - you never know when you will be caught. Trust me - HR Recruiters who are also involved in background verification can gather all truths about you and your past work profile. You think they can't? Then they fooled you - it's the HR's job, and they are perfect in what they do. Never underestimate an HR's strength by what you see on their face - they (we) can look ignorant about certain issues, but we know the fact and want to see your integrity. All these count in a layoff while deciding whom to keep with the company and whom to let go.
Thanks!
From India, Madras
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Harish, thanks for the questions. Each individual will have various answers, and each of them would have a different reason for actually considering a change. It need not always be that there are no career opportunities with the existing company, but maybe a better offer exists outside. What's wrong in trying?
For some, it may be bad management as the reason why they want to quit, for others relocation, for others it may be the pay, or even a glass ceiling in certain cases.
I can highlight a few areas the interviewees need to be prepared for such questions:
1. Why don't you think of your career development and challenging avenues in the same corporate?
(Does this mean replacing my senior?? :-)
Jokes apart - I would suggest:
a) Opportunity for exposure in a different industry
b) Opportunity to use available skill set for a better position. For example: A recruiter will definitely know in detail about a particular role, and who will fit the role and the bill. Also, in the future, this knowledge will turn into the required skill set for the identification of training needs and setting of performance management systems (KRA and KRIS derived from JDS)
c) Job/skills requirements differ between industries and even among companies. Certain positions may demand a detailed approach, whereas certain don't. Now it's the interest of the candidate to consider what they want to specialize in the future.
d) Please be aware of what interests you the most about the position
2. Why do you feel there is no career development in your current job?
(Did you feel so??? That's bad)
- Limited responsibilities
- Limited opportunities (due to infrastructure/industry/type of culture)
- If one has specialized in a field and become good at it, it's better to move forward with a career and thoughts for professional and personal improvement. Stagnation is bad. Maybe the new offer has much scope for offering what is required for growth and exposure.
I have just given you suggestions that one may want to consider before choosing or "structuring" your answer.
Above all, be frank. Be true with the actual reason because if you are not - you never know when you will be caught. Trust me - HR Recruiters who are also involved in background verification can gather all truths about you and your past work profile. You think they can't? Then they fooled you - it's the HR's job, and they are perfect in what they do. Never underestimate an HR's strength by what you see on their face - they (we) can look ignorant about certain issues, but we know the fact and want to see your integrity. All these count in a layoff while deciding whom to keep with the company and whom to let go.
Thanks!
From India, Madras
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hi asha views are correct always to quote looking for a change for better avenues and challenging work atmosphere and to excel individual competence Kb
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Hi there,
You can compare the opportunities provided by both employers and, by doing so, highlight potential growth with a new employer. Therefore, without criticizing your current employer, you can reply diplomatically. 🙂
From India, Vadodara
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You can compare the opportunities provided by both employers and, by doing so, highlight potential growth with a new employer. Therefore, without criticizing your current employer, you can reply diplomatically. 🙂
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Why do I want to change? Ummm... The answers to this question will depend upon different ranges of experience. A person with 15 years of experience cannot give a reason that is best suited to a person with 2 years of experience. However, there are some common 'supportive' answers for all ranges, such as, "Company is shifting", "I'm being asked to take up the charge at [a distant place]", "I think I'm underpaid"... etc.
From India, Delhi
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Dear All,
I have read all the opinions of my seniors.
Some interesting and different points of view; we should understand the situation and answers.
1. If anyone is changing jobs, there should be a reason. It may be practical or due to some situation.
2. If the plant is shifting/closed, then we should communicate it; there is no need for hesitation.
3. Professional growth/personal growth should be a good answer with some practical clarification.
4. Sometimes, office politics take over, and there is no chance to search for another option. At that time, simply answer, "The existing organization has a very good and beautiful culture, but I feel that it does not offer future scope for my profile, so it is necessary to search for another option."
5. At the end of the interview, include this sentence to minimize errors in the answer: "I would like to work with you. If I receive this opportunity, I am ready to seize it with both hands."
After posting it so many times, if you have any queries, please clarify and share your views, whether you agree or not.
Regards,
Arun Walunj
Admin Executive - Avery Dennison (India) Pvt Ltd
Mobile: 09623868372
Email: arunwalunj08@yahoo.co.in
From India, Pune
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I have read all the opinions of my seniors.
Some interesting and different points of view; we should understand the situation and answers.
1. If anyone is changing jobs, there should be a reason. It may be practical or due to some situation.
2. If the plant is shifting/closed, then we should communicate it; there is no need for hesitation.
3. Professional growth/personal growth should be a good answer with some practical clarification.
4. Sometimes, office politics take over, and there is no chance to search for another option. At that time, simply answer, "The existing organization has a very good and beautiful culture, but I feel that it does not offer future scope for my profile, so it is necessary to search for another option."
5. At the end of the interview, include this sentence to minimize errors in the answer: "I would like to work with you. If I receive this opportunity, I am ready to seize it with both hands."
After posting it so many times, if you have any queries, please clarify and share your views, whether you agree or not.
Regards,
Arun Walunj
Admin Executive - Avery Dennison (India) Pvt Ltd
Mobile: 09623868372
Email: arunwalunj08@yahoo.co.in
From India, Pune
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