How should I answer 'why are you leaving your current job?' without sounding negative?

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I have real frustrations with my current role, but I know complaining about my employer in a recruiter screen is risky.

Mayank G. · Accepted Answer

Frame the answer around what you are moving toward rather than what you are escaping.

You can acknowledge a mismatch without criticizing people or the company.

For example, explain that you want broader problem exposure, faster learning, or more client interaction and connect that directly to consulting.

Keep the answer short, positive, and consistent with the rest of your career story. You can also use this CaseBasix guide for a structured review.

@OceanAndMonday · Answer

The grading-scale issue comes up a lot internationally. Transparency seems safer than inventing an equivalency.

@FreshAndQuartz14 · Answer

This feels like a situation where the next step matters. Saying what you would test makes the uncertainty sound controlled.

@lively_maple2707 · Answer

I agree with the point about not over-optimizing for signals. The process can be less deterministic than candidates think.

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