OT: Interview Question

**GGL** · 06-26-2002, 09:54 PM

I am currently looking for a new network admin job, I count my blessing, but I always get the question "Why do you want to leave your current job".. the real reason is my job doesn't acknowledge I have a college degree or computer certifications and won't pay me more money, but that is not what a perspective employeer wants to hear.. What are some good responses to this question?? Thank You for any input

Greg

PS: I know this is REALLY OFF topic so kinda bear with me!!

**SevenStar** · 06-26-2002, 10:27 PM

"I realize that there is no room for movement in my curent position. Because of this, I feel that I must move on"

**SevenStar** · 06-26-2002, 10:31 PM

you could take the brutally honest approach

"the money sucks and so does the management. I''m overworked, underpaid and it's just time for me to go."

**Serpent** · 06-26-2002, 11:04 PM

"I eviscerated my old boss with a spoon for not giving me the afternoon off to go to the match, so I don't really have a job right now."

**Serpent** · 06-26-2002, 11:05 PM

Or how about:

"When the CEO found me boning his missus on the boardroom table he told me to look for another position without delay. When I rolled her over doggy style he went ballistic and sacked me..... Are you married?"

**Serpent** · 06-26-2002, 11:12 PM

Or:

Employer: "So Mr GGL, why do you want to leave your current job?"

GGL: *opens eyes really wide, stars off into space* "Because it's all..... quiet.. there.. now..."

Then start picking at your teeth absently with your overlong pinky nail*.

*You'll have to grow your pinky nail first for this one, of course.

**Serpent** · 06-26-2002, 11:13 PM

I'm not really helping, am I......

**Serpent** · 06-26-2002, 11:15 PM

More seriously, a good one is always:

"Well, for a long time the job was very challenging, but the position has become somewhat stagnant and I don't feel challenged any longer. I think I've achieved all I can in my current job and feel it's time to move on."

But that's just boring as batshit.

**SevenStar** · 06-26-2002, 11:17 PM

messing around with the CEO's wife WILL get you fired - even if you didn't know she was his wife....trust me.....

**SevenStar** · 06-26-2002, 11:18 PM

test: bat****

why is it that you and MP don't get censored, but I do??!??! are you using ALT characters that look like the letter?

**Serpent** · 06-26-2002, 11:24 PM

I'm sorry, that's secret knowledge only ever passed down from sifu to his most trusted disciples.

It's called the Secret View Source Technique....

Ah, I've already said too much!

**wushu chik** · 06-26-2002, 11:25 PM

Go with SevenStar's first post! Sounds the best. That's what I would tell them if i were in your situation!! Best of luck, I hope you get the job!!

~Wen~

**Serpent** · 06-27-2002, 05:18 PM

No more suggestions for this poor fellow? Don't leave him just with my stupid suggestions and Seven's really boring one!

**joedoe** · 06-27-2002, 08:18 PM

"I felt I had grown beyond that position and it was time for me to find one that would challenge me to fulfill my potential"

Oh, BTW that is a load of bullshit

Muahahaha. I now have the power!!!!

**Xebsball** · 06-27-2002, 08:30 PM

hmm let me see...

bat****
****ing cool

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