Interview question # 277
"Will your employer be surprized that you're leaving?"
Sample Answer(s)
I think they will be surprized, but not shocked. My managers have been aware of my desire to take a more senior role, with greater responsibilities, and more managerial supervision. However opportunities for such advancements are not frequent in such a relatively small firm with a large number of long-standing senior staff.
Advice from the recruitment consultant
Unless there is bad feeling, most employees will have discussed the reasons that led to their decision to start interviewing with their existing employers (e.g. lack of advancement, training, poor salary etc). Of course, the decision to leave is not conveyed to the existing employer until a firm job offer is on the table.
