"I want to branch out and gain new experiences to broaden my skillset." is the BS line I usually go with when I'm interviewing for a job outside my current specialty. Which has been every job I've interviewed for. Since my organization has rotation programs, it's a well-accepted reason. Especially when the actual reason was "I'm fleeing a hostile takeover of my last department." or "I gotta get the fuck out of Florida, it's 2017."
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Remember kids, HR is not your friend.
Nor are they a resource!
It's you that is the resource.
Nor human
Recruiter: Why is there a gap in your resume?
Me: Why has this position been hiring every month?
"I want to branch out and gain new experiences to broaden my skillset." is the BS line I usually go with when I'm interviewing for a job outside my current specialty. Which has been every job I've interviewed for. Since my organization has rotation programs, it's a well-accepted reason. Especially when the actual reason was "I'm fleeing a hostile takeover of my last department." or "I gotta get the fuck out of Florida, it's 2017."
I tend to go for 'you approached me, and this sounds interesting'
You could put any caption with this image, it's just too funny
I'm looking to expand my network, and build synergies with new colleagues. I want to maximize our KPIs
How am I doing with the canned bullshit rhetoric? Did I get the job?
You forgot empowering the department
You're getting good. Now you just need to sing this song in the interview.
"is this a new role or a backfill?"
"Yes"
βWhat are your expectations for salary for this position?β βWhat is the salary range for this position?β
What are your salary expectations?