What is motivation for a job change?

Answer 1

When the actual answer is that I need a job to pay the bills, you can honestly say that you are, '...always motivated to improve my life and develop my potential.'

Other straightforward answers would include, gaining experience toward my goal of..., fulfilling educational requirements, getting involved in the community (for public service positions), working with a variety of people (good for customer service), and the well worn 'applying my skills and education'.

Answer 2

If you are leaving for a raise, a promotion, to move to a better place, or to get a shorter commute, these are all excellent reasons. Just be honest.

If you are leaving for a less than ideal reason, you have to decide how honest to be. Do not make up a line of bull. Just put a positive face on your choice. For example, leaving because you think you will be laid off soon - 'I am looking for a position with a company that is more stable and has growing markets'. Leaving because your boss is on your case all the time - 'I hope to find a position with greater responsibility, where I can be creative and make a real contribution.'

The hardest one is deciding what to say if you really screwed up at your last job. There is no easy answer. You have to remember that whatever bad mistakes you made, they are likely to show up when your references are checked. 'I really felt that my previous company was a poor fit for my skills.'

Answer 3

What Are Your Mental Resources for a career change?

Career transition sounds promising to those who feel that their current career doesn't seem to fulfill their desires - their career aspirations.

Though many people decide making a career transition, not so many can make it.

The article attached discusses the main reasons of career change failures and provides suggestions for successful career transitions.

Answer 4

You could say you are looking to expand your professional opportunities. You could also say that you would like more hours or higher pay although these are not as savvy in this situation.

Answer 5

If you are looking for change, you might be trying to make your life better. You may also be looking for change because you want to buy a soda.

Answer 6

Maybe more income, the new job may be closer to your home, actually wanting to go to work, ummm...the people there may be nicer, and it may be easier than your old job.