Presenting An Accurate Picture of My Abilities

11 Comments

1. AnonymousNovember 25,2025 at 6:54PM UTC

   Here is the best response: I really enjoy the work I do here but there are no new challenges and opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills so I am looking to move to company where there may be a more robust career path and the chance to do new things. My references from here are excellent and while I have tried to find more things to do to stretch my skills those things just don't exist so it's time to move to another company. Why I am interested in your company is XYZ (insert reason here) and the chance to bring my experience doing ABC (current role) to your organization. You got this sister!

2. AnonymousNovember 27,2025 at 2:59PM UTC

   This response makes it sound like she's just tired of her current job and could lead a potential employer to think she'd leave them once she got tired of the new job too. Offering too much info could act against her.

3. AnonymousNovember 27,2025 at 7:45PM UTC

   Seriously, after 15 years at the same employer one should wonder why she stayed there so long being bored..and not stimulated. You clearly didn't read the poster and responder above.

4. SPQNovember 26,2025 at 6:48AM UTC

   I wouldn't anticipate they ask "why are you leaving?" I think most employers try to frame it positively like "Why are you interested in working with us?"

   But in the case they do forget etiquette, why not respond with most of your own phrasing?

   "In all my roles I truly worked as a partner with the leaders in our division. As the organization changed, I wasn't required to employ the skills and experience I gained to my full potential. I am ready to be challenged again and I'm looking for that next great opportunity to do so!"

5. AnonymousNovember 26,2025 at 1:30PM UTC

   "I'm looking for new opportunities to use and expand my skill set and career path."

   It's not about your current employer; it's about you so make it about you.

6. Alexis GladstoneNovember 26,2025 at 3:46PM UTC

   There are great suggestions by others on here.

   Though you didn't ask, I'd like to make a suggestion for your resume (forgive me if you've already done this!) Make it more functional. For each role, group your responsibilities under key words for the job you want. Things like Communication, Project Management, Client Engagement, etc...This will help you show off all the skills you've developed over the years even if you haven't had a chance to use them all lately.

7. AnonymousNovember 27,2025 at 1:25PM UTC

   Thanks! Yes my resume is set up this way.

8. GirlBossanova934974November 26,2025 at 4:18PM UTC

   It appears you are trying to improve and expand your technical skillsets. I would call those technical skillsets on your resume and be sure to mention that in any interviews. Be sure you do a material amount of research on the companies you are interviewing with. The new organization should be transparent in your precise tasks and responsibilities.

9. Mary PattersonNovember 26,2025 at 10:31PM UTC

   Enjoy the moment that you have a job. Right? Try not to mention your old employer in a negative light by telling the truth in a nice positive manner about what you did for them and not what they did to you instead as a role reversal and check mate in chess. Companies that mistreat their employees will soon be ready to close the doors with layoffs. It's inevitable Karma. I have seen it too many times often than not. Besides, it is not your fault.

10. AnonymousNovember 27,2025 at 1:20PM UTC

    I have had this same question, so you're not alone. I think others on this thread have suggested this, but I would recommend that you practice your response to the interview question(s). And, if asked about your current/old position, and why you want to leave, let them know the very last bit of it:

    [Leaving out the negative part about the company] "I am looking for a new challenge where I can be utilized to my full potential!"

    This keeps your answer positive, and about the future with them, rather than about the negative aspects of your current job or company.

    I hope this helps! Good luck!

11. AnonymousNovember 29,2025 at 4:38PM UTC

    IMHO it shows that she is future thinking and wants challenges in her work.