Reason for leaving job

Woodvale

I'm currently in a sales job which is commission only. It is field based, so even though I get out and about meeting lots of different people,so I do enjoy it, but it can be lonely in having no colleagues. I would like something more secure.

Thing is, I'm not sure what to say to potential new employers for the reason for leaving my current job.

Course I still have to find a new job

AP007

Want a change? Want to have more internal contacts? Like working in a team etc

Woodvale

AP007 wrote: »

Want a change? Want to have more internal contacts? Like working in a team etc

Thanks very much Some very good ideas there! I was thinking they mightn't like it if I say I want a change, in case they think I might be a job hopper. But seeing as you've suggested wanting a change, it must be ok if its not just me thinking it.

AP007

Woodvale wrote: »

Thanks very much Some very good ideas there! I was thinking they mightn't like it if I say I want a change, in case they think I might be a job hopper. But seeing as you've suggested wanting a change, it must be ok if its not just me thinking it.

Depends how long you have kept jobs before? Months or years?

Woodvale

AP007 wrote: »

Depends how long you have kept jobs before? Months or years?

Had them for years One of which I had too long

Jani9

What do you want to do next?

ValHaller

I want a career move to office based sales / marketing / contract quotations / purchasing / whatever because for me it is the next logical step from my field sales experience. This will be a valuable perspective to bring to the role

tealady

ValHaller wrote: »

it is the next logical step from my field sales experience. This will be a valuable perspective to bring to the role

Sounds like you have already worked out what to say to potential employers.

Woodvale

johnwilliam wrote: »

Are you looking for a change of job are you just left the job because you don't have colleagues.

No, I'm looking to leave, still have the job yet.

andrewjf

Woodvale wrote: »

I'm currently in a sales job which is commission only. It is field based, so even though I get out and about meeting lots of different people,so I do enjoy it, but it can be lonely in having no colleagues. I would like something more secure.

Thing is, I'm not sure what to say to potential new employers for the reason for leaving my current job.

Course I still have to find a new job

There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to change your job, and people do it every day. Of course there are usually reasons behind this, and quite often they're negative. But you never ever would communicate these reasons in an interview.
When asked this question, always put it in positive terms e.g. "I'm looking to apply my skills in a new and challenging environment". Think in terms of what you can bring to the prospective employer, not the other way round.
In your case you can even be honest and say you want to work in a team environment. This is really positive because it portrays you as an enthusiastic 'team player'.

ceh209

andrewjf wrote: »

There's absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to change your job, and people do it every day. Of course there are usually reasons behind this, and quite often they're negative. But you never ever would communicate these reasons in an interview.
When asked this question, always put it in positive terms e.g. "I'm looking to apply my skills in a new and challenging environment". Think in terms of what you can bring to the prospective employer, not the other way round.
In your case you can even be honest and say you want to work in a team environment. This is really positive because it portrays you as an enthusiastic 'team player'.

I'm dreading this question, I've got an interview later today.

Real answer = "My ex who has caused me to be on medication for the 18 months since we broke up (and a bit before that) and still gives me panic attacks works there, as does my current bf who i've just bought a house with, hence it's all a little bit messy"

Interview answer = "I'm looking for new challenges and faster opportunities for progression"