3169. Why did you want to leave your current role?

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Could you share your reasons for wanting to leave your current position?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Demonstrates an understanding of personal career goals and how they align with the opportunities the new role may offer.

  • 2. Communication : Conveys thoughts clearly and respectfully without speaking negatively about former employers or colleagues.

  • 3. Professional Growth : Indicates a desire for new challenges, learning opportunities, or progression that the current role does not provide.

  • 4. Cultural Fit : Expresses values and work style in a way that shows adaptability to the potential new employer's culture.

Purpose
  • 1. Career Aspirations : Understands the candidate’s long-term career objectives and how they align with the new opportunity.

  • 2. Company Fit : Assesses whether the candidate's reasons for leaving suggest they will be a good fit for the company culture and values.

  • 3. Professional Mobility : Identifies the candidate's motivation for upward or lateral mobility within their career.

  • 4. Positive Outlook : Evaluates if the candidate can address potentially negative experiences with a constructive and optimistic approach.


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  • 1. Focus on the future : Emphasize the positive aspects of the new opportunity rather than dwelling on any negative aspects of your current role.

  • 2. Avoid blame : Although it might be tempting to blame others for wanting to leave, focus on personal growth and what you are looking for in a new role.

  • 3. Align with career goals : Discuss how the change aligns with your professional development and how it serves your career trajectory.

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Topics: 
Culture Fit
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Process Engineer
Companies: 
Qualcomm
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