Job Interview Advice

Bargin_Betty79

I have been lucky enough to get an interview for a role I have applied for. I have been preparing for the interview and drafting up some responses to questions I think they may ask me but I'm a bit stuck on what to say when they ask why I want to leave my current role.

I've been with the same employer for the last 3 years and I've become completely bored with my job and want to do something that will get the brain ticking over rather the same old thing every day, everyone at the firm is grumpy and its been getting me down so I feel its time to move on. The firm I currently work for is very stuck in its ways and I can't ever see any more oportunities for me other than what I am doing now!

Can anyone offer advice on how to get this point across without sounding negative about my current role.

Thanks
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juliescot

Say you are looking to stretch and develop yourself and that there are few opportunities to do so with your current employer.

TEDDYRUKSPIN

What a weird reply from Theodor.

UglyBetty, I mean bargainbetty.... They are unlikely to ask you the above question! It will be most likely - what makes you suitable for this position?

From the above, you could simply say that you want to further career as you feel it is the right time. Then go off with saying because of the skills you have - matches this new job. Then say what you can offer.

Control the interview. Don't let them control you.

Oldernotwiser

Looking for new challenges and the possibility of working on your own initiative should fit the bill.

terra_ferma

I have been asked why I want to leave my job, on several occasions.

Your reason is something the employer would want to hear, when I recruit staff I look for a positive, can do attitude.
What you are saying in your post sounds to me like: you are hardworking, you want something that is more challenging a stimulating, you are not afraid of change, and you are ambitious.
These are very positive motivations to leave a job, just make sure you put them across positively (i.e. this opportunity is great, rather my current job is cr**).

You don't say what role it is, if it's management I would stress ambition and looking for a new challenge.

Hope this helps.
Good luck!