Bored
I am currently looking for another job because I am bored in the position I am in. When an interviewer asks why I am looking for a new job what do I say?
Depends. Why are you bored? Or rather, what would it take for you to not be bored? What are you looking for in your new position that's missing from your current one?
I do not have enough work. I work best under pressure and right now I feel like I barely have enough work and the work that I am doing does not challenge me.
Then that's what you should say to the interviewer (without using the word 'bored'). You are looking for a more challenging position. Although your current position has been a valuable learning experience, you are now ready to take on more responsibilities and would like a job that would allow you to contribute to the full extent of your abilities and grow with the company. Namely, you are looking for a position where you can make use of your ability to multi-task, think on your feet, and work under pressure. You are interested in the position you are interviewing for because of A, B, and C, and feel that this position would be a perfect match for your skills and interests. However, now that you know where your strenghts lie and what types of jobs you don't want, you should make sure that your next job is a better fit than this one. When you interview with a hiring manager, ask them to describe what a typical day for someone in your position would be. If something about the position is not quite clear, don't be afraid to ask the interviewer to expand on that. This way, you will have a better understanding of what working there is really like and determine whether this job is something that will keep you challenged and motivated. Good luck! Dear Krysti, I can appreciate that you've mastered your old job (this sometimes results in the feeling of being utterly and horribly bored) and are ready to move on. If you've decided to go for a new job or career it is wise NEVER to say ANYTHING negative about your last job. To be honest, no new employer will be happy to hear that your last job was boring. One of the conclusions they might make about that statement is that since you were bored at your LAST job, you will quickly become bored at the NEW job and they will have wasted valuable training time with you only to have you leave again. A better thing to say is that "I loved my old job. I just feel that I want to move on to new challenges." You also might make a career change. Look at some of the jobs currently outside your field that are posted on Monster. Does anything look interesting to you? It may take a bit of training or even a cut in pay to try a completely different occupation or industry but you can soon work your way up. While you're learning and mastering an entirely new field, you'll surely be free of the uncomfortable feeling of being bored. Best of luck in your job search. Marky Stein, Institute for Career Development The Interview Expert | |
|
Career Tips
|