tough interview questions

Why are you leaving your current job?

Bite-sized video advice guide with Sara Adam, recruiter for sales & marketing jobs
 
This really isn’t a trick question, but you need to make sure your answer is always positive. Negative answers – even if they’re true – will never work in your favour. Even if your current boss makes Hannibal Lecter look like a nice guy, your future employer doesn’t want to hear your sob story.  
 

Not got time for a video? Check out the key points below...

Be positive

"This is a question employers use to try to identify why you're looking to move and what it is you want from your career, so the best way to answer is to keep it positive. It may be that you're leaving because you don't get on with your boss, or you disagree with the internal politics, but negative answers will almost always make you look bad and some employers may wonder whether you're part of the problem."

Here's an example for you...
“I started in a junior design role and have taken the position as far as I can go, moving to senior designer within 18 months. I'm now ready to put my skills and experience to a fresh challenge where I can really make a difference to my new employer's business."

And remember, for any interview…

1. Make sure you do your research beforehand, not only on the company but also your interviewer. Check out their LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook profiles.
2. Try to find out the dress code of the organisation you’re interviewing at, if it’s a creative agency where the staff dress casual you don’t want to turn up suited and booted.
3. Come with your own questions for the interviewer, not only will this impress them and show your interest in the role, but it will also make the decision making process easier for you should you receive an offer.
4. Plan your journey in advance, being late for an interview even by a few minutes is the ultimate sin and could well be a big factor in the decision making process for your prospective employer.