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Why do you want to leave your current job?

Why do you want to leave your current job?

Bring out the opportunity of new job. What excites you in the job and how it complements your skill set to create value for self and the organization.
Learning, growth and other factors which beckon you to be here. If things did not work in the current job, be truthful but no negative talk about current job, boss or company. Stay professional.
Do's
• Focus on the opportunity(learning, responsibility..) from the new job
• Show the new job is a good fit between company and your needs
• Tell what skills you learnt and how it will benefit to company
Don'ts
• No negative talk about current job, boss or the company
• You are not escaping any prison
• You are not coming for the salary increase
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