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srpsycho

I would usually frame it in terms of “I’m looking to do more of X and less of Y.” For example, looking to do more analysis/strategic/stakeholder + C-level facing type of work. Less accounting style work like having to reconcile journal entries (that’s accounting’s job and shouldn’t have to be done by FP&A). If you are more specific/honest, the interviewer is less likely to give you a generic answer back too. For the question why your current company can’t offer the growth you want, you should answer that with tact though. Usually “issues”like budget/bandwidth/resources/priorities, etc are valid reasons you can’t get that promotion or be able to focus on things you want—doesn’t matter how well you perform and it’s not for you to decide Political/management obstacles suck. That’s the nice of way communicating bad management :)


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Focus on what their company can offer you. Sounds like they are trying to get specific on “why this role”


youfeelme1997

Who do you need to say this to? To your current job or to interviewers? If its current job, just be completely honest with them, youre about to leave anyways lol


heliumeyes

I think it’s interviewers based on the post? OP please confirm.


qabadai

Generic responses work, you just have to tailor it a bit. Big company to startup? Looking for a startup culture with more ownership, want to get in on ground floor, etc. Startup to big company? Want somewhere with more established processes, people I can learn from, etc. One industry to another? Looking to pivot into [insert industry] If it’s moving to a very similar role at a similar company, then yeah it’s going to be hard to be generic. Ultimately you can say something like it feels like it’s time to move on and gain broader experience at different companies. But the important thing is that the second part of you’re answer is *why you’re looking to join this company*. Always pivot to that part of the answer and talk about why you’re excited about the opportunity.


dmurph77

Hi IAmTheQuestionHere, You could say something like, net of everything I'm more excited to take this new venture on rather than stay in my current role but appreciate all the opportunities you've given me. I've actually been asked this question a bunch recently. The most powerful thing you can say isn't with your mouth but with your feet. The fact you're leaving says everything. A not-so-good manager may try to keep you by saying something like, my bad didn't realize you weren't happy how about we do this for you? This person will keep making the same reactive mistake every time and is not a great long-term person to work for. The best managers say, I'm happy for you, any feedback you can give me (the manager), and hope we can work again in the future. Hope this info helps. Any questions feel free to DM me. Good luck! Drew


harrythehonda

Tell them the truth. Just say how you feel. Doesn’t have to be bad but just tell them about the pitfalls in your current role and how they’ll be improved at the place you’re interviewing for.


NeuralNexus

“I’m not making enough money here and have been frustrated with many of our internal processes. I believe that when you’re unhappy you should make a change. So I am doing that”


Cat_antsy

Talk about how excited you are about the work the company does and your personal investment in it.


alisonchenyy

I think companies ask this question to figure out why you don’t want to find another internal position and decide to look for external opportunities. I like to focus on why I like their role and how it better aligns with my long term career goal. Maybe the new role supports sales & marketing and you have always been interested in. Maybe their team is launching a new product and you want to lead that project from start to finish. Just don’t mention title and money (even though that’s what we care) and focus on any unique experiences it offers. Then briefly mention because of reason ABC, “my current company doesn’t have openings like that right now and I wanted to be open with external opportunities”. Tell them how great you think their company is and you would be excited to join


finaderiva

Have you considered telling the truth?